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The Nian Monster

Andrea Wang

The Original Art 2017 Exhibit
2017-2018 Asian/Pacific American Librarians Association Literature Award Picture Book Honor

STARRED REVIEW! "Wang's story thrills but doesn't threaten: Chau's wonderfully vivid watercolors give the monster doe eyes and a round body that make him seem like a cranky, overgrown teddy bear, and Wang shares cultural information about the Chinese New Year with the lightest of touches."--Publishers Weekly starred review

Tong tong! The legendary Nian monster has returned at Chinese New Year. With horns, scales, and wide, wicked jaws, Nian is intent on devouring Shanghai, starting with Xingling! The old tricks to keep him away don't work on Nian anymore, but Xingling is clever. Will her quick thinking be enough to save the city from the Nian Monster?

Book Details

  • Publisher: Albert Whitman & Company
  • Publish Date: Feb 1st, 2024
  • Pages: 32
  • Language: English
  • Edition: undefined - undefined
  • Dimensions: 8.50in - 10.80in - 0.20in - 0.13lb
  • EAN: 9780807556450
  • Recommended age: 04-08
  • Categories: Legends, Myths, Fables - GeneralPlaces - AsiaHolidays & Celebrations - Other, Non-Religious

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About the Author

Wang, Andrea: - As a child, Andrea Wang made dumplings and took baths with orange peels to prepare for Chinese New Year. When not traveling, she lives in Massachusetts with her husband, two children, and a dog named Mochi. This is her first picture book.
Chau, Alina: - Alina Chau received her MFA from the University of California, Los Angeles. She spent over a decade working in the animation industry. She currently develops her own illustration projects and lives in California.

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Praise for this book

The Original Art 2017 Exhibit
2017-2018 Asian/Pacific American Librarians Association Literature Award Picture Book Honor

Publishers Weekly starred review

"Alina Chau's vibrant depictions of Shanghai's cityscape, docks, and marketplaces surround an adorably wide-eyed Xingling as she saves the day in bunny slippers, merging old and new traditions while celebrating the spirit of the season."--Foreword Reviews
"This tale of New Year's high jinks has enough information to be enjoyed by those who have never encountered the holiday. A fun read-aloud that's sure to induce giggles."--School Library Journal