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The Truth about Dragons: (Caldecott Honor Book) - Hardcover
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Description

The Truth About Dragons is a lyrical picture book that celebrates biracial identity through the magic of storytelling. Guided by his mother’s bedtime tale, a young boy journeys through two different forests, discovering the beauty of Eastern and Western dragon myths. With lavish illustrations by Hanna Cha and lyrical prose by Julie Leung, this Caldecott Honor Book is both enchanting and deeply affirming. It is a keepsake storybook for families embracing cultural pride, having also won the Asian/Pacific American Award for Literature.

Features

  • Author/Illustrator: Written by Julie Leung and illustrated by Hanna Cha.
  • Awards: Caldecott Honor Book (2024) and Winner of the Asian/Pacific American Award for Literature (2024), and a School Library Journal Best Book of 2023.
  • Theme: Celebrates biracial identity and family storytelling through myth.
  • Content: Explores the mythologies of both Eastern and Western dragons.
  • Format: Hardcover edition, lavishly illustrated, 40 pages.
  • Dimensions: Measures 0.41 x 9.3 x 11.36 inches.

Why We Love It

We love this book because it beautifully honors the richness of mixed identity through myth, art, and story. Dragons become more than legends—they are symbols of heritage, love, and imagination. It is a magical read-aloud that invites children to see the power of both sides of their culture.

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Where craft meets identity.
Where craft meets identity.
Where craft meets identity.
Where craft meets identity.
Where craft meets identity.
Where craft meets identity.