Tong tong! The legendary Nian monster has returned at Chinese New Year. With horns, scales, and wide, wicked jaws, Nian is intent on devouring Shanghai, starting with Xingling! The old tricks to keep him away don't work on Nian anymore, but Xingling is clever. Will her quick thinking be enough to save the city from the Nian Monster?---from the publisher
32 pages 978-1585364138 Ages 6-8
Keywords: Chinese New Year, monster, holiday, multicultural, diverse books, dragons, Asia, 4 year old, 5 year old, 6 year old, 7 year old, 8 year old, folktale
Read alike: Nian, The Chinese New Year Dragon
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The Original Art 2017 Exhibit 2017-2018 Asian/Pacific American Librarians Association Literature Award Picture Book Honor
STARRED REVIEW! "Wang's story thrills but doesn't threaten: Chau's wonderfully vivid watercolors give the monster doe eyes and a round body that make him seem like a cranky, overgrown teddy bear, and Wang shares cultural information about the Chinese New Year with the lightest of touches."―Publishers Weekly starred review
