The Water Dragon

This fancifully illustrated multicultural children's book tells a famous Chinese myth about a young boy's quest to save his village.

Long ago, in a remote village in China, there lived a kind and generous little boy. He spent his days in the forest, collecting wood to trade for food. One day, the boy made a wondrous discovery: a magic stone that caused his money jar and rice crocks to overflow, both of which he shared with the poor villagers.

But strange things began to happen. It no longer rained. The crops died. The rivers dried up. A terrible drought had struck and would not release its grip. The brave young boy, full of dreams of a white, water-spewing Dragon, took his magic stone on a journey—and discovered how to save his village.

Other books in the Chinese Zodiac Series (as well as the year of that animal) include:Little Pigs and the Sweet Rice Cakes—2007 & 2019Magical Rooster—2005 & 2017Little Monkey King's Journey—2016 & 2028Snake Goddess Colors the World—2013 & 2025Horse and the Mysterious Drawing—2014 & 2026Sheep Beauty—2015 & 2027Bronze Dog—2006 & 2018 Little Rat and the Golden Seed—2008 & 2020 Little Calf—2009 & 2021