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The Pet Dragon
Hardback
Main Details
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The Pet Dragon
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| Authors and Contributors |
By (author) Christoph Niemann
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| Physical Properties |
| Format:Hardback | | Pages:40 | | Dimensions(mm): Height 307,Width 238 |
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| ISBN/Barcode |
9780061577765
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Publishing Details |
| Publisher |
HarperCollins Publishers Inc
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| Imprint |
HarperCollins
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| Publication Date |
26 August 2008 |
| Publication Country |
United States
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Description
Meet Lin and her pet dragon! When the dragon mysteriously disappears, Lin sets off on a journey to find her best friend . . . and readers set off on a journey of learning and discovery. By ingeniously integrating written Chinese characters into the illustrations as the story progresses, Christoph Niemann has created a book that is engrossing, unique, and memorable. The Pet Dragon is a playful introduction to the fascinating world of Chinese language and culture . . . and a terrific story to share with children everywhere. You are invited to join Lin for an adventure you will not soon forget!
Author Biography
Christoph Niemann is also the creator of the picture books Subway, The Pet Dragon, and The Police Cloud, as well as the blog Abstract City at www.newyorktimes.com. He has illustrated covers for the New Yorker, the Atlantic, and the New York Times Magazine. The artist lives with his family in Berlin, Germany, and New York City.
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