Dragonsong

By Russell Young

Illustrated by Civi Cheng

$16.95, Hardcover, 32 pages

English Text

Ages 6-12

ISBN-10: 1885008120

ISBN-13: 9781885008121

Once every thousand years the four Imperial Dragons choose one dragon to be Keeper of the Mountain. Now, little Chiang-An, being the youngest dragon, must find a gift that will last a thousand years to win the honor of the title.

This wonderful story carries Chiang-An around the world in search of the prize, and into contact with dragons from the West. Each shares his wisdom and gives Chiang-An a meaningful gift. When he finally heads home, he transforms all he has discovered into the gift that will provide prosperity for his beloved village.

Enchanting illustrations of misty mornings and shimmering waters add an opalescent curtain onto the pearlized scenes of China, Europe, Africa, Mexico, and North America. On the eve of a new millennium, this story brings forth good wishes and new hopes to every one of us.

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Skipping Stones Book Review

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on August 5, 2008 11:30 AM | Permalink

Dragonsong by Russell Young and illustrated by Civi Cheng has been reviewed by Skipping Stones Magazine.

"The enchantingly-illustrated tale of a Chinese dragon who travels the world, meeting other dragons who share with him their knowledge, in the hopes of finding an enduring gift that will win him the role of Keeper of the Mountain. Ages 6 and up".

Rainbo Electronic Reviews

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on August 5, 2008 11:13 AM | Permalink

Dragonsong by Russell Young and illustrated by Civi Cheng has been reviewed by the Rainbo Electronic Reviews

"A big book with lovely color illustrations telling us all about dragons and their songs. No one has ever heard the song but the legend has it that it is awesome and spellbinding. Once every thousand years the four Imperial Dragons select one dragon be Keeper of the mountain. Chiang-An is the youngest dragon and he must now find a gift that will last a thousand years if he wants to win the honor of the title. Young Chiang-An travels around the world looking for this gift and meets other dragons who share their wisdom with him. When he finally returns home he has become very wise and knows how to provide prosperity for his village".

National Association For Multicultural Education 2000 Book Award

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on August 5, 2008 10:56 AM | Permalink

Dragonsong by Russell Young and illustrated by Civi Cheng has been honored by the NAME with their Multicultural Education 2000 Book Award.

The Chair of awards committee says: "The culturally diverse story and the beautiful illustrations make your book an exciting learning experience for children of all ages".

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"The lush, computer-generated illustrations are richly colored and full of character with an interesting combination of effects from watercolor to photographic realism."

-School Library Journal

Russell Young is a professor of multicultural education and Asian studies. He has lived in Hawaii, Hong Kong, and Taiwan. This is first story published in America. The name for Chiang-An, the young dragon in this story, came from the Chinese names of his two sons. He currently lives with his wife and sons in Del Mar, California.

Civi Chen is a native of Taiwan. His art studio specializes in commercial designs. This is his first children’s book and all the illustrations are computer rendered. It is his hope that this book will be treasured by all just as Chiang-An’s gift was treasured by his beloved villagers. He lives with his wife in Taipei, Taiwan.

Shen’s Books is a publisher of multicultural children’s literature that emphasizes cultural diversity and tolerance, with a focus on introducing children to the cultures of Asia.

Through books, we can share a world a stories, building greater understanding and tolerance within our increasingly diverse communities as well as throughout our continuously shrinking globe.