The Year of the Dragon

The Year of the Dragonicon

by Oliver Chin

Publisher
Immedium Publishing
Publication
Jan 03, 2012
Format
Hardback
Illustrated
Yes
Price
$15.95
Dimensions
9.5 x 10 in
ISBN
9781597020282
Pages
36
Age
3 - 8 years
Category
Character DevelopmentIllustrated Picture BooksJuvenile Fiction

Rights Sold

*DropCap does not represent Chinese (Simplified) Print language rights

Description

The Year of the Dragon is the most lucky and popular... for good reason! Dominic is an adventurous dragon whose journey celebrates the new year.

2012 was the Year of the Dragon! Dominic’s proud parents rule the sea and sky, advise the Emperor, and have high expectations for their son. Meanwhile Dom befriends the boy Bo and the other zodiac animals, who wish to paddle a boat in the village’s annual river race. But when other people and Dom’s parents disapprove, what will Dom do? Discover Dom’s ingenious solution in this enthusiastic tale!

When others tell him what to do, can Dominic eventually spread his own wings? Illustrating expressive characters and vibrant action, artist Jennifer Wood creates an inviting new world for readers to explore.
Tales from the Chinese Zodiac is a popular annual children’s book series showcasing the twelve charming animals that embody the Chinese New Year.

Dominic’s exciting journey to discover his true nature will delight children and adults alike. Kids love identifying with how each animal embarks on a unique quest to discover his or her own character: Bright and dynamic illustrations will appeal to parents, those interested in Asian culture, and, of course, dragon lovers.

Teachers appreciate how
Tales from the Chinese Zodiac is the only English series on each of the animals of the Chinese lunar calendar. Librarians like how it one of the longest-running children's book series featuring Asian American themes. Now readers everywhere can enjoy these entertaining and original tales.

Awards & Endorsements

Review
The Year of the Dragonis a welcome addition to this imaginative menagerie of endearing characters, whose stories embody the chief characteristics of each animal of the Chinese Zodiac in turn.”
- Mirrors, Windows, Doors

Author(s)

Oliver Chin

Oliver Chin has written more than 20 popular children's books, including the series Tales from the Chinese Zodiac, Asian Hall of Fame, and Julie Black Belt. He has worked at Simon & Schuster, Children's Television Workshop, IDG, and the anime and manga publisher Viz.

Illustrator(s)

Jennifer Wood

Jennifer Wood is a professional animation designer of characters and props for studios such as Warner Bros., Nickelodeon, and the Cartoon Network. Her credits include Animaniacs, Pig Goat Banana Cricket, The Penguins of Madagascar, The Fairly OddParents, T.U.F.F. Puppy, The Marvelous Misadventures of Flapjack, Pink Panther & Pals, Strawberry Shortcake, and Tak and the Power of Juju. Her illustrations have received recognition from the Society of Illustrators, LA, and The Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators. She lives in Altadena, CA.