what Kind Of Animal Is He? This Is The Story Of Jin Jin The Dragon.
children's Literature when The Scaly Golden Creature Named Jin Jin Hatches, He Doesn't Know What He Is. As He Travels The Forest, He Becomes Friends With Many Different Animals And Notices E Has Something In Common With Each Of Them: Scales Of The Fish, Claws Of The Eagle, Pliable Body Of The Snake, Antlers Of The Deer, And Eyes Like The Hare. The Animals Tell Jin Jin That He Needs To Find Old Turtle And Crane, Who Will Help Him Learn Who He Is. He Follows Clues (chinese Symbols) He Finds As He Searches And Finally Arrives At Their Village. However, Before They Can Help Him, A Farmer Runs Up To Ask The Pair For Help With A Drought That Is Killing The Rice Fields. Jin Jin Discovers That He Has The Ability To Breathe Water, Which Means He Is A Water-breathing Dragon! This Story Of Love And Self-discovery Introduces The Reader To The Chinese Dragons, Which Are Kind, Curious, And Utterly Enchanting. The Story's Tone And Pictures Have A Traditional Sense, While The Words, The Muted But Bright Colors, And The Animals' Friendly Faces Bring The Story Into Modern Times. Information About Chinese Writing Is Woven Into The Text And Discussed As The Subject Of The Backmatter. A Page About Chinese Dragons Is Also Included. This Is A Gentle Introduction To Chinese Writing And Dragon Lore, As Well As To The Importance Of Following Clues Toward Self-discovery. Reviewer: Peg Glisson

Chang, Grace, 1961-; Chang, Chong, 1963- ill

New York: Enchanted Lion Books :

Enchanted Lion Books, LLC

United States, United States of America

Illustrated, PT, 2008

New York, c2007

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In this captivating tale, the newly hatched Jin Jin goes on a quest to discover what sort of a creature he is.Along the way he meets a fish, an eagle, a lion, and many other animals with which he shares some characteristics. As he compares himself to them he declares, "I'm a little part of each of you, but not quite like any of you!" Then when he meets Turtle and Old Crane, not only does he find out that he's a dragon, but very special dragon. He's a Chinese dragon, unlike most dragons depicted in fairy tales and furthermore, he has a very special talent. As the story unfolds, readers learn about Chinese culture, the origin of Chinese characters and the lore of Chinese dragons. Jin Jin the dragon is a charming parable of self-discovery suitable for children wondering about their own identities and origin.

45 p. : 29 cm
Jin Jin the dragon does not know what kind of creature he is, so he embarks on a journey, assisted by other animals he meets along the way, to find Old Turtle and Crane, who will help him learn his identity. Includes information about Chinese writing and the place of the dragon in Chinese lore

2023-06-28