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Nian: The Chinese New Year Dragon by Virginia Loh-Hagan, illustrated by Timothy Banks

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Nian: The Chinese New Year Dragon



A captivating tale by Virginia Loh-Hagan, beautifully illustrated by Timothy Banks.



Discover the origin of Chinese New Year through Mei's courage:


• Annual village terror: Nian the dragon


• Brave village girl's quest to stop Nian


• Enchanting story of tradition and bravery



Immerse yourself in this fascinating folklore, brought to life by Sleeping Bear Press (2019).

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Customer Reviews (4.6 / 5 · 5 reviews)

Henry Q. ★★★★★

My kids ask for this one every night now—Mei's bravery hooked them instantly. The story flows beautifully and the art on each page pulls you right into that village.

Henry C. ★★★★★

The illustrations by Timothy Banks are gorgeous and really bring the dragon to life, and I loved how the story explains the origin of Chinese New Year traditions. It's a perfect read for my classroom this February.

Harper ★★★★★

My kids were absolutely captivated by Mei's courage in facing the dragon, and the illustrations by Timothy Banks are so vivid they practically leap off the page. It's quickly become our go-to read every Lunar New Year.