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32 pp.
| Atheneum |
May, 2004 |
TradeISBN 0-689-85184-7$$16.95
(4)
K-3
A dragon king helps his nine immortal sons turn what on the surface seem like indulgent proclivities into useful talents. The illustrations use fluid, energetic brush strokes and cut-paper images. The tale makes a connection between folklore and culture, but despite its graceful execution, the concept will likely make the book too sophisticated for the traditional picture book audience.