Nian, the Chinese New Year Dragon
Nian, The Chinese New Year Dragon
Hardcover – Picture Book, December 15, 2019
by Virginia Loh-Hagan (Author), Timothy Banks (Author)
2020 EUREKA Excellence in Nonfiction Awards - Gold Winner 2020 Feather Quill Reviewer's Choice Award Mei hates springtime. Why? Because it's only in the spring that Nian, a fierce dragon, is able to leave his mountain prison under the sea to terrorize the local village.
When the villagers hear the rumblings of Nian's hungry stomach, they know that winter has ended, and spring is coming. But this year on the night before the first day of spring, a magical warrior visits Mei in her dreams.
He tells Mei that it is her destiny to face and defeat Nian. But she must do it within 15 days, or the dragon will be free forever. Author Virginia Loh-Hagan (PoPo's Lucky Chinese New Year) gives this retelling of the Nian legend an original twist, while explaining the origins of Chinese New Year traditions.
Review Citation(s):
Kirkus Reviews 08/01/2019
Booklist 11/01/2019 pg. 42
School Library Journal 12/01/2019 pg. 69
Publishers Weekly 12/16/2019
Publisher: Sleeping Bear Press (December 15, 2019)
Language: English
Hardcover: 32 pages
ISBN-10: 1585364134
ISBN-13: 978-1585364138
Reading Age: 6 - 8 years
Grade Level: 1 - 3
Item Weight: 15.7 ounces
Dimensions: 11.25 x 0.5 x 9 inches
