The Truth About Dragons

By Julie Leung, Hanna Cha (Illustrator)

A child discovers enchanting truths about dragons through a magical journey guided by bedtime stories.

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40 pages

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Bookroo's summary

A young child embarks on a magical journey through two forests, guided by his mother's bedtime tales. With the help of his grandmothers, he uncovers enchanting truths about dragons from both Eastern and Western mythologies. As these stories unfold, the child learns to embrace his biracial identity, discovering the powerful magic that resides within. What secrets will the dragons reveal, and how will they shape his understanding of himself? Dive into a world where mythologies blend, and cultural identities are celebrated in this beautifully illustrated tale.

From the publisher

A Caldecott Honor Winner Winner of the Asian Pacific American Award for Literature An unforgettable lyrical picture book that celebrates biracial identity from the award-winning author of Paper Son: The Inspiring Story of Tyrus Wong, Immigrant and Artist. Lean in close, my darling bao bei, and I will whispera most precious secretabout a powerful magicthat lives inside you. Brought to life with lavish and ornate illustrations, The Truth About Dragons follows a young child on a journey guided by his mother’s bedtime storytelling. He quests into two very different forests, as his two grandmothers help him discover two different, but equally enchanting, truths about dragons. Eastern and Western mythologies coexist and enrich each other in this warm celebration of mixed cultural identity. A School Library Journal Best Book of 2023