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Legend of the Chinese Dragon

Legend of the Chinese Dragon is a beautiful book that is reminiscent of a Native American creation story. In many Asian countries the dragon is an all-powerful and benevolent creature. In China and Korea, it is believed that emperors were descendants of dragons. In Legend of the Chinese Dragon the story tells how the dragon was created from elements of animals that were worshipped or revered in the different regions of China.

The story is told in both English and Mandarin Chinese. It is a lovely story and the illustration style is reminiscent of Chinese paper cutting. The chops, or seals, are wonderful and would be a great activity for students to make connections between the Chinese character and the animal. For example, the chop for bird looks like the wing of a bird.

Grade Level: 2-3

Genre: Folklore

Format: Picture Story Book

Content:

Folktales