Awakening the Dragon
The Dragon Boat Festival
Chan, Arlene
Zhang, Song Nan (ILT)
Paperback
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BOOK SUMMARY
In ancient times, the Chinese saw the dragon as both a protector and a threat, able to bring on rain or cause droughts. To honor this powerful creature, people created long narrow boats that they raced in an annual rainmaking festival.
From the wearing o
BOOK SYNOPSIS
In ancient times, the Chinese saw the dragon as both a protector and a threat, able to bring on rain or cause droughts. To honor this powerful creature, people created long narrow boats that they raced in an annual rainmaking festival.
From the wearing of fragrant pouches, to the consumption of rice dumplings, to thrilling boat races, the dragon boat festival of today is a celebration of Chinese traditions all over the world.
Arlene Chan, a respected librarian and an experienced dragon boat racer, explores the origins of the festival, it’s customs, and the races themselves. Beautifully detailed illustrations by Song Nan Zhang let you experience the beauty and energy of this ancient festival.
From the Hardcover edition.
BOOK REVIEWS
Vibrant, colorful paintings encourage youngsters to pore over the details in each illustration. This is an engaging look at the traditions of this ancient culture and the story behind the modern-day sport.
School Library Journal
Through beautiful illustrations and clear text Chan explains the Dragon Boat Festival Awakening the Dragon is a great book.
Resource Links
Arlene Chan and Song Nan Zhang explore the many manifestations of the dragon boat festival Zhang in highly detailed, wonderfully vibrant paintings
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MORE BOOK INFO
ISBN: 0887768059
ISBN(13-digit): 9780887768057
Dewey Decimal: 394.26951
Library of Congress: bl2007008741
Book Publisher: McClelland & Stewart Ltd
Language: ENG
No. of Pages: 24
Paper Weight (lb): .3125 lb
