My Mom Is a Dragon: And My Dad Is a Boar

Paper cut art has decorated Chinese homes for centuries. These delicate pictures show the lunar calendar animals in their finest moments. Read the story of the animals' race to Buddha's court. Then delight your child with the monkey's mischievous grin, the horse's dancing hooves, and the boar's sweet life.

Author: Tricia Morrissey
Publisher: Global Directions/Things Asian Press
Published: 12/01/2005
Pages: 32
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 0.65lbs
Size: 10.28h x 6.64w x 0.33d
ISBN: 9780971594050

About the Author

Tricia Morrissey
Author of Hiss! Pop! Boom!, My Mom is a Dragon and My Dad is a Boar, Everyday Life, and H is for Hong Kong, Tricia Morrissey was born in Nairobi, Kenya, and spent her childhood in Africa, Greece, and the United States. She now lives in San Francisco where she writes and edits books for children, specializing in the culture of China.

Kong Lee
Kong Lee was born in Guangzhou, China, but grew up in Hong Kong. His love for Chinese calligraphy, brush painting, and photography began at a very young age. Mr. Lee's work, which is inspired by his love of travel, has been exhibited throughout China and California. Mr. Lee lives in California with his family.