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Water Dragon : A Chinese Legend - Retold in English and Chinese by Jian Li (2012, Hardcover)

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Product Identifiers

PublisherShanghai Press

ISBN-101602209782

ISBN-139781602209787

eBay Product ID (ePID)109312602

Product Key Features

Book TitleWater Dragon : a Chinese Legend-Retold in English and Chinese

Number of Pages42 Pages

LanguageEnglish

TopicLegends, Myths, Fables / Asian, Animals / Dragons, Unicorns & Mythical, Fairy Tales & Folklore / Country & Ethnic, General, Short Stories

Publication Year2012

IllustratorYes

GenreJuvenile Fiction

TypeBilingual

AuthorJian Li

Book SeriesStories of the Chinese Zodiac Ser.

FormatHardcover

Dimensions

Item Height0.4 in

Item Weight16 Oz

Item Length9 in

Item Width9.2 in

Additional Product Features

Intended AudienceTrade

Reviews"A translation into Chinese characters appears on every page, making it a fine language instruction tool."- Publishers Weekly, "I read The Water Dragon to my 3rd grade students as a read aloud. It is a wonderfully told folktale with lovely illustrations. The kids loved it. It is written in English and has Chinese sub characters. For teachers, this book would be a wonderful addition to your collection of legends and folktales. Parents can read it aloud to their children. My students absolutely were delighted by the ending!"- San Francisco Book Review, " The Water Dragon is a Chinese legend and the story is fantastic with a surprise ending." -- Parenting Healthy blog, "I read The Water Dragon to my 3rd grade students as a read aloud. It is a wonderfully told folktale with lovely illustrations. The kids loved it. It is written in English and has Chinese sub characters. For teachers, this book would be a wonderful addition to your collection of legends and folktales. Parents can read it aloud to their children. My students absolutely were delighted by the ending!" -- San Francisco Book Review, "This remarkable book is experienced illustrator Li Jian's first foray into writing his own picture book. The pictures, which combine Li's classical training in Chinese painting with his talent for bringing fairy tales to life, are at least as compelling as the bilingual text (in English and simplified Chinese characters). Ah Bao is both a courageous and humble hero with a big heart and a sense of responsibility. He will be admired by children and parents, who will doubtless look forward to Li Jian's next solo offering." -- PaperTigers.org blog, "A translation into Chinese characters appears on every page, making it a fine language instruction tool."b- Publishers Weekly, "I read The Water Dragon to my 3rd grade students as a read aloud. It is a wonderfully told folktale with lovely illustrations. The kids loved it. It is written in English and has Chinese sub characters. For teachers, this book would be a wonderful addition to your collection of legends and folktales. Parents can read it aloud to their children. My students absolutely were delighted by the ending!" - San Francisco Book Review, "Graceful watercolors in a traditional Chinese style with an autumnal palette suitably accompany the tale. [T]he story nonetheless has the satisfying elements of an entertaining and adventurous folktale."- Kirkus Reviews, "This remarkable book is experienced illustrator Li Jian's first foray into writing his own picture book. The pictures, which combine Li's classical training in Chinese painting with his talent for bringing fairy tales to life, are at least as compelling as the bilingual text (in English and simplified Chinese characters). Ah Bao is both a courageous and humble hero with a big heart and a sense of responsibility. He will be admired by children and parents, who will doubtless look forward to Li Jian's next solo offering." - PaperTigers.org blog, " The Water Dragon is a Chinese legend and the story is fantastic with a surprise ending." - Parenting Healthy, "A translation into Chinese characters appears on every page, making it a fine language instruction tool." -- Publishers Weekly, "This remarkable book is experienced illustrator Li Jian's first foray into writing his own picture book. The pictures, which combine Li's classical training in Chinese painting with his talent for bringing fairy tales to life, are at least as compelling as the bilingual text (in English and simplified Chinese characters). Ah Bao is both a courageous and humble hero with a big heart and a sense of responsibility. He will be admired by children and parents, who will doubtless look forward to Li Jian's next solo offering." - PaperTigers.org, This remarkable book is experienced illustrator Li Jian's first foray into writing his own picture book. The pictures, which combine Li's classical training in Chinese painting with his talent for bringing fairy tales to life, are at least as compelling|9781602209787|, "I read The Water Dragon to my 3rd-grade students as a read aloud. It is a wonderfully told folktale with lovely illustrations. The kids loved it. It is written in English and has Chinese sub characters. For teachers, this book would be a wonderful addition to your collection of legends and folktales. Parents can read it aloud to their children. My students absolutely were delighted by the ending!" -- San Francisco Book Review, "Graceful watercolors in a traditional Chinese style with an autumnal palette suitably accompany the tale. [T]he story nonetheless has the satisfying elements of an entertaining and adventurous folktale." -- Kirkus Reviews, "I read The Water Dragon to my 3rd grade students as a read aloud. It is a wonderfully told folktale with lovely illustrations. The kids loved it. It is written in English and has Chinese sub characters. For teachers, this book would be a wonderful addition to your collection of legends and folktales. Parents can read it aloud to their children. My students absolutely were delighted by the ending!"- San Francisco Book Review "This remarkable book is experienced illustrator Li Jian's first foray into writing his own picture book. The pictures, which combine Li's classical training in Chinese painting with his talent for bringing fairy tales to life, are at least as compelling as the bilingual text (in English and simplified Chinese characters). Ah Bao is both a courageous and humble hero with a big heart and a sense of responsibility. He will be admired by children and parents, who will doubtless look forward to Li JianÆs next solo offering."- PaperTigers.org, "This remarkable book is experienced illustrator Li Jian's first foray into writing his own picture book. The pictures, which combine Li's classical training in Chinese painting with his talent for bringing fairy tales to life, are at least as compelling as the bilingual text (in English and simplified Chinese characters). Ah Bao is both a courageous and humble hero with a big heart and a sense of responsibility. He will be admired by children and parents, who will doubtless look forward to Li Jian's next solo offering."- PaperTigers.org, "This super cool Chinese Legend is about a boy who journeys to save his town from drought." -- KidTime StoryTime, "This remarkable book is experienced illustrator Li Jian's first foray into writing his own picture book. The pictures, which combine Li's classical training in Chinese painting with his talent for bringing fairy tales to life, are at least as compelling as the bilingual text (in English and simplified Chinese characters). Ah Bao is both a courageous and humble hero with a big heart and a sense of responsibility. He will be admired by children and parents, who will doubtless look forward to Li JianAEs next solo offering."- PaperTigers.org, " The Water Dragon is a Chinese legend and the story is fantastic with a surprise ending." - Parenting Healthy blog, "A translation into Chinese characters appears on every page, making it a fine language instruction tool."b-- Publishers Weekly, I read The Water Dragon to my 3rd grade students as a read aloud. It is a wonderfully told folktale with lovely illustrations. The kids loved it. It is written in English and has Chinese sub characters. For teachers, this book would be a wonderful|9781602209787|, "Graceful watercolors in a traditional Chinese style with an autumnal palette suitably accompany the tale. [T]he story nonetheless has the satisfying elements of an entertaining and adventurous folktale." - Kirkus Reviews, "This remarkable book is experienced illustrator Li Jian's first foray into writing his own picture book. The pictures, which combine Li's classical training in Chinese painting with his talent for bringing fairy tales to life, are at least as compelling as the bilingual text (in English and simplified Chinese characters). Ah Bao is both a courageous and humble hero with a big heart and a sense of responsibility. He will be admired by children and parents, who will doubtless look forward to Li JianÆs next solo offering."- PaperTigers.org

Dewey Edition23

Grade FromPreschool

Dewey Decimal823.92

Grade ToThird Grade

Edition DescriptionBilingual edition

SynopsisThis fancifully illustrated multicultural children's book tells a famous Chinese myth about a young boy's quest to save his village. Long ago, in a remote village in China, there lived a kind and generous little boy. He spent his days in the forest, collecting wood to trade for food. One day, the boy made a wondrous discovery: a magic stone that caused his money jar and rice crocks to overflow, both of which he shared with the poor villagers. But strange things began to happen. It no longer rained. The crops died. The rivers dried up. A terrible drought had struck and would not release its grip. The brave young boy, full of dreams of a white, water-spewing Dragon, took his magic stone on a journey--and discovered how to save his village. Other books in the Chinese Zodiac Series (as well as the year of that animal) include: Little Pigs and the Sweet Rice Cakes --2007 & 2019 Magical Rooster --2005 & 2017 Little Monkey King's Journey --2016 & 2028 Snake Goddess Colors the World --2013 & 2025 Horse and the Mysterious Drawing --2014 & 2026 Sheep Beauty --2015 & 2027 Bronze Dog --2006 & 2018 Little Rat and the Golden Seed --2008 & 2020 Little Calf --2009 & 2021, This fancifully illustrated multicultural children's book tells a famous Chinese myth about a young boy's quest to save his village. Long ago, in a remote village in China, there lived a kind and generous little boy. He spent his days in the forest, collecting wood to trade for food. One day, the boy made a wondrous discovery: a magic stone that caused his money jar and rice crocks to overflow, both of which he shared with the poor villagers. But strange things began to happen. It no longer rained. The crops died. The rivers dried up. A terrible drought had struck and would not release its grip. The brave young boy, full of dreams of a white, water-spewing Dragon, took his magic stone on a journey--and discovered how to save his village. Other books in the Chinese Zodiac Series (as well as the year of that animal) include: Little Pigs and the Sweet Rice Cakes --2007 & 2019 Magical Rooster --2005 & 2017 Little Monkey King's Journey --2016 & 2028 Snake Goddess Colors the World --2013 & 2025 Horse and the Mysterious Drawing --2014 & 2026 Sheep Beauty --2015 & 2027 Bronze Dog --2006 & 2018 Little Rat and the Golden Seed --2008 & 2020, This fancifully illustrated multicultural children's book tells a famous Chinese myth about a young boy's quest to save his village. Long ago, in a remote village in China, there lived a kind and generous little boy. He spent his days in the forest, collecting wood to trade for food. One day, the boy made a wondrous discovery: a magic stone that caused his money jar and rice crocks to overflow, both of which he shared with the poor villagers. But strange things began to happen. It no longer rained. The crops died. The rivers dried up. A terrible drought had struck and would not release its grip. The brave young boy, full of dreams of a white, water-spewing Dragon, took his magic stone on a journey--and discovered how to save his village., The legend of the Water Dragon begins with a little boy named Ah Bao, who lived in a small village in China very long ago. One day, while collecting wood in the forest, Ah Bao finds a shiny red stone. The discovery of this magical stone sets off a series of unusual events, and sends Ah Bao on the adventure of his life to search for the Water Dragon. When Ah Bao finally finds the Water Dragon, something unexpected happens that forever changes the little boy. The book's wonderful artwork really shows the nature of Ah Bao's journey to find the Water Dragon. From high mountain cliffs to the vast ocean, the illustrations allow the reader to travel right alongside Ah Bao and fully share in his experience.