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#FridayReads: Celebrate the Lunar New Year with Amy Wu and the Patchwork Dragon

Eric Langton Elementary teacher-librarian Debbie Vermette recommends Amy Wu and the Patchwork Dragon by Kat Zhang for the Lunar New Year.

Author Kat Zhang and illustrator Charlene Chua have created a wonderful series of picture books starring Amy Wu. Amy Wu and the Patchwork Dragon is a great read to celebrate Lunar New Year! I love that it serves as an excellent springboard for discussing the differences and similarities among various cultures.

Amy’s class has been talking about dragons – the fire-breathing, treasure-hoarding kind. Amy tries to create her own dragon, but it doesn’t feel quite right. Then Grandma tells her a story about the kind of dragon who flies but doesn’t have wings – the kind of dragon that is a symbol of good luck and strength. Amy uses ideas from both kinds of dragons to make one that is uniquely special to her!

Learn about the differences between Eastern and Western dragons as you read this beautifully illustrated picture book about family, culture, special holidays and inspiration.

Amy Wu and the Patchwork Dragon is available in SD42 libraries.

  • Continue the celebration with the Lunar New Year Virtual Library (click the images to browse).
  • Check out the other books in this series, available in our libraries: Amy Wu and the Perfect Bao, Amy Wu and the Warm Welcome, Amy Wu and the Ribbon Dance, and Amy Wu and the Lantern Festival.

"Amy Wu and the Patchwork Dragon" by Kat Zhang.

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