| The Pet Dragon Contributor(s): Niemann, Christoph (Author), Niemann, Christoph (Illustrator) |
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ISBN: 0061577766 ISBN-13: 9780061577765 Publisher: Greenwillow Books OUR PRICE: $17.09 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: August 2008 Annotation: When Lin's pet dragon, caged for bad behavior, escapes back into the wild, Lin is heartbroken and sets out to find him. Lin faces numerous obstacles on her journey, and children are introduced to basic Chinese characters as they follow the story. Full color. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Fiction | Animals - Dragons, Unicorns & Mythical - Juvenile Fiction | Animals - Pets - Juvenile Fiction | People & Places - Asia |
| Dewey: E |
| LCCN: 2007050883 |
| Lexile Measure: 530 |
| Physical Information: 0.42" H x 9.32" W x 11.96" (1.01 lbs) 40 pages |
| Themes: - Cultural Region - Chinese |
| Accelerated Reader Info |
| Quiz #: 127320 Reading Level: 2.4 Interest Level: Lower Grades Point Value: 0.5 |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Meet Lin and her pet dragon When the dragon mysteriously disappears, Lin sets off on a journey to find her best friend . . . and readers set off on a journey of learning and discovery. By ingeniously integrating written Chinese characters into the illustrations as the story progresses, Christoph Niemann has created a book that is engrossing, unique, and memorable. The Pet Dragon is a playful introduction to the fascinating world of Chinese language and culture . . . and a terrific story to share with children everywhere. You are invited to join Lin for an adventure you will not soon forget |
Contributor Bio(s): Niemann, Christoph: - Christoph Niemann is also the creator of the picture books Subway, The Pet Dragon, and The Police Cloud, as well as the blog Abstract City at www.newyorktimes.com. He has illustrated covers for the New Yorker, the Atlantic, and the New York Times Magazine. The artist lives with his family in Berlin, Germany, and New York City. |