The Boy from the Dragon Palace

By Sachiko Yoshikawa

2012 Storytelling World Award
Best Children's Books of the Year 2012, Bank Street College
2011 NYPL 100 Books for Reading and Sharing

STARRED REVIEW! "The text is nicely repetitive and includes satisfyingly disgusting nose-blowing effects that children will love. MacDonald's lively retelling of this folktale is bound to fascinate kids; after all, who can resist a tale with a snot-nosed boy?"—Kirkus Reviews starred review

One day, a poor flower seller drops his leftover flowers into the sea as a gift for the Dragon King. What does he get in return? A little snot-nosed boy—with the power to grant wishes! Soon the flower seller is rich, but what will happen if he forgets the meaning of "thank you"? This classic folktale is reimagined with adorable watercolor images, playful text, and an endearing—if snotty—main character.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Albert Whitman & Company
• Release date: Sep 1, 2011
• ISBN: 9780807592397

Sachiko Yoshikawa

Sachiko Yoshikawa has been creating whimsical and vibrant illustrations with collage and mixed media for the past 20 years. She has illustrated numerous books for children including Late for School!

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