Long Goes to Dragon School - by Helen H Wu (Hardcover)

About the Book

Wrapped in Eastern and Western dragon lore, this fantasy tale celebrates perseverance, self-acceptance, and cultural differences.
It's the first day of Dragon School, where all the young dragons must learn how to harness their fire breath. 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 he 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 about self-acceptance. Wrapped in Eastern and Western dragon lore, this fantasy tale is a celebration of cultural differences.

Book Synopsis

★ 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.

Review Quotes

"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

About the Author

Helen H. Wu is an awarding-winning children's book author and illustrator, as well as a translator and publisher. She is the author of Tofu Takes Time, Long Goes to Dragon School, Ping's Perfect Pot, and author-illustrator of Capybara Zen and Everyday Happy. Helen is the Publisher of Yeehoo Press, an independent children's book publisher based in San Diego, California. Fascinated by the differences and similarities between cultures, Helen loves to share stories that empower children to understand the world and our connections. Born and raised in Hefei, China, Helen moved to the US in her 20s. Currently, she resides in sunny Southern California, with her family and two kids. Find more about Helen at helenhwu.com

Mae Besom is a Chinese illustrator known for her dreamy, watercolor artwork in children's books. A graduate of Sichuan Fine Arts Institute, she began her career in character design before shifting to illustration. Her bestselling works include What Do You Do With an Idea? and its sequels. Inspired by nature and Miyazaki films, Mae's delicate style has captivated readers around the world. She now resides in China.