Long Goes to Dragon School - Helen H. Wu

Long Goes to Dragon School

By: Helen H. Wu, Mae Besom (Illustrator)

Hardcover | 28 June 2023

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Hardcover


RRP $34.99

$33.25

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★ Children's Favorite 2024 Winner

★ Librarian's Favorite 2024 Winner

★ Northern Lights Book Awards Winner 2023

★ National Indie Excellence Awards Finalist 2023

Wrapped in Eastern and Western dragon lore, this fantasy tale celebrates perseverance, cultural inclusion, and self-discovery.


It's the first day of Dragon School, where all the young dragons must learn how to harness their fire-breathing skills. Today's lesson? Using it to cook food All the dragons are excited to test their powers . . . except Long. Long is from the East and can only breathe out water. No matter how hard he huffs and puffs, he isn't sure he can match his fire-breathing classmates. But will his talents be discovered? Or will Long find his own unique path to cooking-and to fitting in?


From TOFU TAKES TIME author Helen H. Wu and New York Times bestselling illustrator Mae Besom (WHAT DO YOU DO WITH AN IDEA?) comes a gorgeously illustrated and stirring tale around self-discovery.

Industry Reviews

"A story of diversity and inclusion." -Kirkus Reviews


"Long learns perseverance and self-acceptance, while his class learns a valuable lesson on cultural differences." -Booklist


"An insightful picture book in which a young dragon with unique abilities struggles to fit in." -Foreword Reviews


"An entertaining and instructive way to introduce readers to a growth mindset, inclusivity, and self-belief." -The Children's Book Review


"Children, and especially those from minority cultures, will find encouragement in this endearing tale of a young dragon learning to love his unique gifts." -Livia Blackburne, New York Times bestselling author of I Dream of Popo


"A witty and charming book that conveys a message of inclusion and diversity in the most delightful way possible." -Eric Fan, The Fan Brothers, creators of The Night Gardener and Ocean Meets Sky


"Dragons from both the East and the West come together in a swirl of colors and discover their very own talents in a delightful way." -Bookworm for Kids

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