Nian The Chinese New Year Dragon A Beastly Tale adapted from a Chinese Legend Virginia Loh-Hagan Illustrated by Timothy Banks PUBLISHED by SLEEPING BEAR PRESS
Mei hated springtime Springtime meant Nian was hungry Nian was the fierce dragon that used to rule the land until a magical warrior put a spell on him Because of this spell Nian was forced to hide in a mountain under the sea But every spring Nian came out to fill his empty stomach He especially loved to eat little boys and girls
Mei was scared Her whole village was scared They could hear the rumbling of Nian’s stomach That’s how they knew winter was over and spring was coming
