The Water Dragon: A Chinese Legend - Retold in English and Chinese (Stories of the Chinese Zodiac)

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 journeyand 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 Cakes2007 & 2019
• Magical Rooster2005 & 2017
• Little Monkey King's Journey2016 & 2028
• Snake Goddess Colors the World2013 & 2025
• Horse and the Mysterious Drawing2014 & 2026
• Sheep Beauty2015 & 2027
• Bronze Dog2006 & 2018
• Little Rat and the Golden Seed2008 & 2020
• Little Calf2009 & 2021

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