Non-Fiction

A companion book to "Day of the Dragon King" presents facts about the real dragon king, the construction of the Great Wall of China, and the traditions associated with Chinese New Year.

Featuring illustrations based on Chinese painting techniques, a retelling of the mythological animal race that led to the twelve signs in the Chinese Zodiac traces the proclamation of the Jade Emperor and the respective efforts of thirteen animals.

Introduces the Chinese New Year, including the Chinese calendar and the animals that symbolize each year, and describes how the holiday is celebrated, from wrapping money in red paper to attending the Lantern Festival and the Dragon Dance.

Explains the history, significance, and traditions of Chinese New Year.

Colorful presentation of craft projects relating to the Chinese New Year.

Describes the events that take place during the Chinese New Year and explains how it is celebrated.

A simple introduction to the traditions and festivities of Chinese New Year.

Presents background information, related tales, and activities for celebrating five Chinese festivals--Chinese New Year, the Lantern Festival, Qing Ming, the Dragon Boat Festival, and the Moon Festival.

Presents six stories from China, each with an introductory essay that discusses the myth, legend, or tradition that inspired the story.

Frightened into sleeplessness by the noisy celebration of the Chinese New Year, a young girl takes comfort in her grandmother's soothing story of a dragon, a mother's sorrow, and Buddha.