I was first drawn to the illustrations—the characters are charming and beautifully done. My kids really enjoyed the digital version, so I ended up ordering a printed copy for them as well. There aren’t many children’s books that highlight Chinese culture, and this one does a great job. This book is not only for a specific cultural group; it’s for all children who are open to learning about other cultures. We truly enjoyed it and hope to see more books published by this author in the future.
What is the difference between a Loong and a dragon? I didn’t know the answer to this question even though I lived in china previously. The pictures are engaging for my 4 year old and she listened the whole way through. If you’re looking for a cute lunar new year book that’s engaging, entertaining and educational than I would recommend you buy this book. 🐉
My son loves this book so much! We celebrate Lunar New Year and the representation in children’s books is so important!
The illustrations are lovely, and the storytelling feels both playful and purposeful. It opens the door for important conversations about cultural awareness in a way that feels accessible, joyful, and empowering for young readers. This is the kind of book that belongs on every child’s shelf!
The illustrations are absolutely adorable and very well done. They immediately draw you in and are engaging for children. The story itself is easy to follow and clearly written with young readers in mind.
I actually read the book out loud to see how it flowed, since I do read-alouds, and it works beautifully in that format. This would be a great choice for a classroom or library setting, as well as for parents reading with their children.
One of my favorite parts was when the Loong uses the computer to look up information. It was funny, relatable, and something kids can easily connect with, while still encouraging curiosity and learning.
I would definitely recommend this book to parents and educators. Overall, it is a wonderful story. If this is the author’s first book, it is an excellent debut. If not, it is a great addition to their body of work. I am glad I had the opportunity to read it.
I’m A Long, Not a Dragon is a fun, read aloud book for classroom or home. Children will love the main character Loong, and how his story unfolds. The language is simple enough for young children to follow, while still offering meaningful discussion points about respect, differences, and confidence. The illustrations are bright and colorful and add to the storytelling. Great addition to any library.
As a preschool educator, I appreciated how "I Am a Loong, Not a Dragon" introduces cultural identity and self-understanding in a gentle, age-appropriate way. The story uses the idea of the “Loong” to help children think about who they are and how they can be strong in their own way.
The language is simple enough for young children to follow, while still offering meaningful discussion points about respect, differences, and confidence. This book works well for classroom read-alouds and can easily tie into lessons about culture and emotions. A thoughtful and useful addition to an early childhood classroom library.
I was first drawn to the illustrations—the characters are charming and beautifully done. My kids really enjoyed the digital version, so I ended up ordering a printed copy for them as well. There aren’t many children’s books that highlight Chinese culture, and this one does a great job. This book is not only for a specific cultural group; it’s for all children who are open to learning about other cultures. We truly enjoyed it and hope to see more books published by this author in the future.
What is the difference between a Loong and a dragon? I didn’t know the answer to this question even though I lived in china previously. The pictures are engaging for my 4 year old and she listened the whole way through. If you’re looking for a cute lunar new year book that’s engaging, entertaining and educational than I would recommend you buy this book. 🐉
My son loves this book so much! We celebrate Lunar New Year and the representation in children’s books is so important!
The illustrations are lovely, and the storytelling feels both playful and purposeful. It opens the door for important conversations about cultural awareness in a way that feels accessible, joyful, and empowering for young readers. This is the kind of book that belongs on every child’s shelf!
The illustrations are absolutely adorable and very well done. They immediately draw you in and are engaging for children. The story itself is easy to follow and clearly written with young readers in mind.
I actually read the book out loud to see how it flowed, since I do read-alouds, and it works beautifully in that format. This would be a great choice for a classroom or library setting, as well as for parents reading with their children.
One of my favorite parts was when the Loong uses the computer to look up information. It was funny, relatable, and something kids can easily connect with, while still encouraging curiosity and learning.
I would definitely recommend this book to parents and educators. Overall, it is a wonderful story. If this is the author’s first book, it is an excellent debut. If not, it is a great addition to their body of work. I am glad I had the opportunity to read it.
I’m A Long, Not a Dragon is a fun, read aloud book for classroom or home. Children will love the main character Loong, and how his story unfolds. The language is simple enough for young children to follow, while still offering meaningful discussion points about respect, differences, and confidence. The illustrations are bright and colorful and add to the storytelling. Great addition to any library.
As a preschool educator, I appreciated how "I Am a Loong, Not a Dragon" introduces cultural identity and self-understanding in a gentle, age-appropriate way. The story uses the idea of the “Loong” to help children think about who they are and how they can be strong in their own way.
The language is simple enough for young children to follow, while still offering meaningful discussion points about respect, differences, and confidence. This book works well for classroom read-alouds and can easily tie into lessons about culture and emotions. A thoughtful and useful addition to an early childhood classroom library.
I was first drawn to the illustrations—the characters are charming and beautifully done. My kids really enjoyed the digital version, so I ended up ordering a printed copy for them as well. There aren’t many children’s books that highlight Chinese culture, and this one does a great job. This book is not only for a specific cultural group; it’s for all children who are open to learning about other cultures. We truly enjoyed it and hope to see more books published by this author in the future.
What is the difference between a Loong and a dragon? I didn’t know the answer to this question even though I lived in china previously. The pictures are engaging for my 4 year old and she listened the whole way through. If you’re looking for a cute lunar new year book that’s engaging, entertaining and educational than I would recommend you buy this book. 🐉
My son loves this book so much! We celebrate Lunar New Year and the representation in children’s books is so important!
The illustrations are lovely, and the storytelling feels both playful and purposeful. It opens the door for important conversations about cultural awareness in a way that feels accessible, joyful, and empowering for young readers. This is the kind of book that belongs on every child’s shelf!
The illustrations are absolutely adorable and very well done. They immediately draw you in and are engaging for children. The story itself is easy to follow and clearly written with young readers in mind.
I actually read the book out loud to see how it flowed, since I do read-alouds, and it works beautifully in that format. This would be a great choice for a classroom or library setting, as well as for parents reading with their children.
One of my favorite parts was when the Loong uses the computer to look up information. It was funny, relatable, and something kids can easily connect with, while still encouraging curiosity and learning.
I would definitely recommend this book to parents and educators. Overall, it is a wonderful story. If this is the author’s first book, it is an excellent debut. If not, it is a great addition to their body of work. I am glad I had the opportunity to read it.
I’m A Long, Not a Dragon is a fun, read aloud book for classroom or home. Children will love the main character Loong, and how his story unfolds. The language is simple enough for young children to follow, while still offering meaningful discussion points about respect, differences, and confidence. The illustrations are bright and colorful and add to the storytelling. Great addition to any library.
As a preschool educator, I appreciated how "I Am a Loong, Not a Dragon" introduces cultural identity and self-understanding in a gentle, age-appropriate way. The story uses the idea of the “Loong” to help children think about who they are and how they can be strong in their own way.
The language is simple enough for young children to follow, while still offering meaningful discussion points about respect, differences, and confidence. This book works well for classroom read-alouds and can easily tie into lessons about culture and emotions. A thoughtful and useful addition to an early childhood classroom library.
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