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“A girl embarks on a fantastical adventure through a landscape permeated with calligraphy . . . the story is told in appealing vignettes and speech bubbles, and at the top of every page, readers will find pictures of the characters used in the illustration along with their English meanings, allowing kids to match the characters with their roles in the scene. A fun and clever introduction to an ancient art form.”
—Kirkus Reviews

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Written by Hui Li
Illustrated by Hui Li
Published by Little, Brown Books for Young Readers

After Grandpa introduces calligraphy and Chinese characters to Lulu and her dog Dumpling, they find themselves magically transported to a world where the characters they draw come to life! Soon Lulu and Dumpling meet a bird, a zither-playing musician, and many other animated friends. But when they discover an angry dragon, Lulu is not sure how to draw them out of this tense encounter.

Spanning themes of art and history, this inventive story introduces children to complex Chinese characters, celebrates family and tradition, and shows how resourcefulness and kindness can save the day.

Primary ISBN: 9780316340731
Publication Date: September 2023
Available As: Hardcover
Picture Book, Age 04 or older

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