Nian the Chinese New Year Dragon Picture Book by Loh-Hagan and Banks 2019-image
Nian the Chinese New Year Dragon Picture Book by Loh-Hagan and Banks 2019-image

Nian the Chinese New Year Dragon Picture Book by Loh-Hagan and Banks 2019

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Synopsis: 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., 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., A young girl takes action when a dragon threatens her village in this retelling of the Nian legend, which explains why the Chinese New Year is celebrated for fifteen days., 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. Number of Pages: 32 Pages Publication Year: 2019 Intended Audience: Juvenile Audience Item Height: 0.5 in Publisher: Sleeping Bear Press ISBN-10: 1585364134 Grade From: First Grade brand: Sleeping Bear Press Grade To: Third Grade Topic: Legends, Myths, Fables / Asian, Animals / Dragons, Unicorns & Mythical, General Author: Virginia Loh-Hagan, Timothy Banks LCCN: 2019-004063 LC Classification Number: PZ8.1.L936Ni 2020 gtin13: 9781585364138 Format: Picture Book Item Weight: 15.7 Oz Language: English Item Length: 9 in Illustrator: Yes Genre: Juvenile Fiction ISBN-13: 9781585364138 Book Title: Nian, the Chinese New Year Dragon Item Width: 11 in

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  1. This adorable picture book brings the magic of Chinese New Year to life! The vibrant illustrations and heartwarming story about Nian the dragon make it a perfect read for kids. A fun way to learn about traditions while enjoying a delightful tale—great for bedtime or classroom sharing!

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