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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! Dominics 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 villages annual river race. But when other people and Doms parents disapprove, what will Dom do? Discover Doms 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 childrens book series showcasing the twelve charming animals that embody the Chinese New Year. Dominics 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 childrens book series featuring Asian American themes. Now readers everywhere can enjoy these entertaining and original tales. "The Year of the Dragon is 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
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Hi! I'm the author of twenty children's picture books, a graphic novel on 9-11, and a sports commentary on Yao Ming and the Tao. I love creating stories that both kids and adults can get a kick out of (and enjoy countless times) , and collaborating with amazing artists who bring these brave new worlds to life. Themes range from trains, monsters () , pirates, and inspirational martial arts heroine Julie Black Belt (A rainbow of animals inhabit the popular annual series The Tales from the Chinese Zodiac. This is the only series in English that features each of the animals of the Lunar New Year. We've completed twelve unique adventures and are revising each new edition with a bilingual translation in simplified Chinese. Now we have a limited edition box set that collects the whole series. Our new series The Asian Hall of Fame explores fantastic inventions from Asia. Each is the first English children's picture book on the subject. Dao is a cute red panda who brings the kids Emma and Ethan back in time. .. and then back to the future! Their first trip was The Discovery of Ramen. The sequel was the The Discovery of Fireworks and Gunpowder. I'm also the publisher of Immedium () which is a San Francisco publisher of children's books and contemporary art and culture. Our titles include the original tales of The Octonauts () , which is now a hit animated TV series worldwide and airs on the Disney Channel in the USA and Netflix. I graduated magna cum laude from Harvard in 1991. My family lives in San Francisco, CA.
