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How Mrs. Ming's pet dragon Silk Peony becomes the official parade dragon of China.
Quick Summary
In this story, Mrs. Ming's small pet dragon Silk Peony transforms from a private companion into China-famous official parade dragon, taking readers along as the dragon navigates becoming a national symbol during Chinese celebrations. The book explores themes of unexpected transformation, finding one's special purpose, and the pride of representing a entire culture through celebration. If your kid likes "The Cat in the Hat" or other Dr. Seuss stories about animals doing extraordinary things, they'll love this tale of a tiny dragon achieving big dreams. This book is ideal for middle grade readers in 4th-5th grade, around ages 9-11, with its 3.8 AR level and 1,746-word count making it a perfect fit for kids ready to transition from picture books to chapter books.