Title: Legend of the Chinese Dragon

Author: Marie Sellier

Illustrator: Catherine Louis

Copyright date: 2006

Publisher: North South Books

Summary: In ancient China people who lived in different regions were protected by different spirits. The regions were always going to war. The children of the regions banded together to create a new spirit that would protect everyone and stop the wars. This spirit was the dragon.

Media for illustration: Unavailable

Perfect student: This book is perfect for students with Chinese background, students learning about China, and students who enjoy nature or animals.

Common Core State Standard: CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.2.2 Recount stories, including fables and folktales from diverse cultures, and determine their central message, lesson, or moral. This book works well with this standard because it is a folktale. It could be used by students to study the characteristics of folktales, would be easily understood, and has clear messages that students could recount.