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Nian, the Chinese New Year Dragon

AUTHOR Loh-Hagan, Virginia; Banks, Timothy; Banks, Timothy
PUBLISHER Sleeping Bear Press (12/15/2019)
PRODUCT TYPE Hardcover (Hardcover)

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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.

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ISBN-13: 9781585364138
ISBN-10: 1585364134
Binding: Hardback or Cased Book (Picture Book)
Content Language: English
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Page Count: 32
Carton Quantity: 20
Product Dimensions: 11.20 x 0.50 x 9.10 inches
Weight: 0.95 pound(s)
Feature Codes: Dust Cover, Price on Product, Ikids, Illustrated
Country of Origin: US
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BISAC Categories
Juvenile Fiction | Legends, Myths, Fables - Asian
Juvenile Fiction | Holidays & Celebrations - Other, Non-Religious
Juvenile Fiction | Animals - Dragons, Unicorns & Mythical
Grade Level: 1st Grade - 3rd Grade
Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 3.2
Point Value: 0.5
Interest Level: Lower Grade
Guided Reading Level: Not Applicable
Dewey Decimal: E
Library of Congress Control Number: 2019004063
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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.

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Illustrator: Banks, Timothy
Timothy Banks is an award-winning illustrator known for his ability to create magically quirky illustrations for kids and adults. He began drawing at a very early age, and soon found that he loved creating pictures for his family and friends. His work has been described as edgy, whimsical, and fun, but he likes to think of his art as his most favorite thing in the world. Timothy creates his illustrations by using his computer, a drawing tablet and lots of imagination fueled by an overactive imagination (and sometimes ice cream). He has received honors and awards for his work from 3x3 Magazine, Creative Quarterly, Society of Illustrators Los Angeles and PLAY! Illustration. He has a Master of Fine Arts degree in Illustration from the Savannah College of Art & Design, and he also teaches fledgling art students in his spare time. Timothy lives in sunny Charleston, SC with his wonderful wife, two beautiful daughters, and two crazy pugs.
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