In this Caldecott award-winning book, a little boy loves his grandmother who one day told him about two cultures that she expressed in the form of two dragons, both different, and both important, representing the two cultures that belong to the boy.

The illustrations are very beautiful. ( )

Independent reading for ages 9 and up.
Caldecott Medal. ( )

"The Truth About Dragons" is a wonderful book for students because it tells an exciting story with beautiful pictures that they'll love. It got a Caldecott Honor, which means it's really good! Teachers can read it to the class and then talk about what happened in the story, like how the characters were brave and helped each other. They can also ask students what they think the dragons in the story really mean, and maybe even draw their own pictures of dragons afterward. It's a fun way for kids to learn about friendship and being brave! ( )

Gr 1–2—Gorgeous illustrations full of detail and movement present the adventure of a child learning about dragons
from his diverse family background incorporating Eastern and Western dragon folklore. A wonderful embrace of both
traditions in one child's identity.

Gorgeous illustrations accompany this gentle story about two cultures existing in the same person. A biracial boy is told the stories about dragons from both his grandmothers' heritages (Eastern and Western), and shown that both belong to him.