Description
Wrapped in Eastern and Western dragon lore, this fantasy tale celebrates perseverance, cultural inclusion, and self-discovery.
It's the first day of Dragon School, where all the young dragons must learn how to harness their fire-breathing skills. Today's lesson? Using it to cook food! All the dragons are excited to test their powers . . . except Long. Long is from the East and can only breathe out water. No matter how hard he huffs and puffs, he isn't sure he can match his fire-breathing classmates. But will his talents be discovered? Or will Long find his own unique path to cooking-and to fitting in?
From TOFU TAKES TIME author Helen H. Wu and New York Times bestselling illustrator Mae Besom (WHAT DO YOU DO WITH AN IDEA?) comes a gorgeously illustrated and stirring tale around self-discovery.
- Companion plushies, enamel pins, and stickers
- Poster on the back of the jacket, featuring "Find Your Own Path"
- Autographed bookplates available
- National review coverage; Print and digital galleys available
- Ads on Publishers Weekly, SLJ, and Ingram; Goodreads giveaway
- Pre-order campaign; Social media campaigns
- Interviews and appearances with children's book reviewers
- Author visits and storytimes with schools, libraries, and bookstores
- Simultaneous book launch of English edition and Chinese edition
- Downloadable activity sheet, teaching guide and lesson plan
About the Author
Helen H. Wu is a children's book author and illustrator, as well as a translator and publisher. She is the author of Tofu Takes Time, illustrated by Julie Jarema (Beaming Books, 2022) and Long Goes To Dragon School, illustrated by Mae Besom (Yeehoo Press, 2023). Helen is the Publisher of Yeehoo Press, an independent children's book publisher based in San Diego, California. Being fascinated by the differences and similarities between cultures, Helen loves to share stories that empower children to understand the world and our connections. Born and raised in Hefei, China, Helen moved to the US in her 20s. Currently, she resides in sunny Southern California, with her family and two kids. Mae Besom is an award-winning artist whose books include New York Times bestsellers What Do You Do With an Idea? and What Do You Do With a Chance? Mae uses traditional media, pencil, and watercolor to create texture and light within her enchanting illustrations. Mae lives in Chongqing, China.
Reviews
"A story of diversity and inclusion." -Kirkus Reviews
"Long learns perseverance and self-acceptance, while his class learns a valuable lesson on cultural differences." -Booklist
"An insightful picture book in which a young dragon with unique abilities struggles to fit in." -Foreword Reviews
"An entertaining and instructive way to introduce readers to a growth mindset, inclusivity, and self-belief." -The Children's Book Review
"Children, and especially those from minority cultures, will find encouragement in this endearing tale of a young dragon learning to love his unique gifts." -Livia Blackburne, New York Times bestselling author of I Dream of Popo
"Dragons from both the East and the West come together in a swirl of colors and discover their very own talents in a delightful way." -Bookworm for Kids
Awards
Winner of Northern Lights Book Awards Winner 2023 (United States). Runner-up for National Indie Excellence Awards Finalist 2023 (United States).
Book Information
ISBN 9781953458506
Author Helen H. Wu
Format Hardback
Page Count 36
Imprint Yeehoo Press
Publisher Yeehoo Press
