Written by JOYCE CHNG | Illustrated by JÉRÉMY PAILLER
A Bank Street Best Children’s Book of the Year
North Somerset Teachers' Book Award (longlist)
It is the eve of Chinese New Year and Yao is preparing to wake the ancient sky dragon, Shen Long, from his year-long sleep. From the moment Shen Long opens his great amber eyes and unfurls his silver-blue tail, Yao will be propelled on a magical journey through the skies of Singapore to battle the bad luck of the previous year and usher in the good. Will he succeed? Will his grandfather watch over him and protect him from harm?
'A visually lush and stunning selection' – School Library Journal '
This is an amazing book, offering a wealth of opportunities for use in school as well as being a wonderful story to share again and again' – North Somerset Teachers’ Book Award committee '
This book really is utterly stunning, told in atmospheric prose with glorious illustrations to match' – Phil and Charlotte, ReadItDaddy
Book Details
Reading Age: 4-6 years
Extent: 32 pages
Book size: 24 x 24 cm
Pub Date: 12th October 2015
ISBN (softcover): 978-0-9932253-2-1