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Nian, the Chinese New Year Dragon

by Virginia Loh-Hagan

A springtime legend behind Chinese New Year traditions

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AlbakiReads Editorial

A springtime legend behind Chinese New Year traditions

In this retelling of the Nian legend, spring brings the threat of a dragon escaping its underwater mountain prison. Mei is tasked with facing Nian, with fifteen days to stop him from becoming free forever. The seasonal danger gives the story its framework, while the book also explains the origins of Chinese New Year traditions. Myth, a young protagonist’s challenge, and cultural tradition come together in a tale rooted in the changing seasons.

Good fit for readers who enjoy

  • Children ages 4–8 interested in dragons and legends
  • Young readers exploring stories connected to Chinese New Year
  • Families seeking a children’s retelling that also introduces cultural traditions

Themes

Chinese New Year traditionsAsian legend and folkloreCourage and responsibilitySeasonal change

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Book overview

2020 EUREKA Excellence in Nonfiction Awards - Gold Winner
2020 Feather Quill Reviewer's Choice Award

Mei hates springtime. Why? Because it's only in the spring that Nian, a fierce dragon, is able to leave his mountain prison under the sea to terrorize the local village. When the villagers hear the rumblings of Nian's hungry stomach, they know that winter has ended and spring is coming. But this year on the night before the first day of spring, a magical warrior visits Mei in her dreams. He tells Mei that it is her destiny to face and defeat Nian. But she must do it within 15 days or the dragon will be free forever.

Author Virginia Loh-Hagan (PoPo's Lucky Chinese New Year) gives this retelling of the Nian legend an original twist, while explaining the origins of Chinese New Year traditions.

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