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The Dragon Painter

By Rosie Dickins

Adjectives

engaging cultural thought-provoking

Genres

Animals Fairy Tales

Synopsis

Chang is renowned across China for his lifelike animal paintings. However, when tasked with painting dragons, he hesitates to add their eyes, fearing they might come to life. This engaging retelling of a traditional Chinese tale explores the power of art and belief.

About the author

Rosie Dickins is a British author who has written lots of fun and interesting books for children. She enjoys making stories come alive and loves sharing amazing facts in her non-fiction books, like ‘The Usborne Art Book About Me’. Rosie hopes her books will inspire you to explore, learn and use your imagination.

Pages

48 pages

Reading age

Early Reader (5-8)

Published

2006

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