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    The Yin-Yang Sisters and the Dragon Frightful

    Author Nancy Tupper Ling
    Illustrated by Andrea Offermann
    Ebook
    Penguin Young Readers | G.P. Putnam's Sons Books for Young Readers
    On sale Sep 18, 2018 | 40 Pages | 9780399548246
    Preschool - 3
    Reading Level: Lexile 540L
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    Opposites Mei and Wei may be small, but when they work together they are mighty enough to face a dragon.

    When a fearsome dragon takes over their village bridge, twin sisters Mei and Wei have opposing views of how to fix the problem. Wei wants nothing more than to confront that stinky old dragon head on, but Mei favors a more thoughtful approach. With Wei's confidence and gumption plus Mei's creativity and diligence, it's only a matter of time before everyone can be happy again.

    This empowering sibling story is about celebrating differences and finding that what makes us different is also what makes us a powerful team.
    © Stacy Murphy
    Nancy Tupper Ling is a children’s author, poet, bookseller, and librarian. Her most recent books are One Perfect Plan: The Bible's Big Story in Tiny Poems and a collection of poetry entitled For Every Little Thing: Poems and Prayers to Celebrate the Day, which she coauthored with June Cotner and was a Junior Library Guild Gold selection. Nancy is a bookseller at Blue Bunny Books, and lives with her family in Walpole, Massachusetts. View titles by Nancy Tupper Ling
    Andrea Offermann View titles by Andrea Offermann
    “The prose riffs satisfyingly on folklore conventions; readers and listeners will especially appreciate the repeated refrain: 'Still, they were sisters. They stuck together.' Offermann's stirring pen-and-ink-and-watercolor illustrations create a deeply textured world, moving seamlessly from breathtaking vistas to intimate close-ups. . . Visually delightful.” -Kirkus Reviews

    “An empowering tale set in Ancient China with broad appeal. . . Offermann’s art is culturally sound and striking in its depiction of the villagers’ dress and the beauty of the rice terraces. Her use of pencil and glazing add a softness to the beautifully proportioned spreads, inviting eyes to linger. . . Expertly crafted, in both word and form, this tale feels old and new and will be gobbled up by kids.” –School Library Journal

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    Opposites Mei and Wei may be small, but when they work together they are mighty enough to face a dragon.

    When a fearsome dragon takes over their village bridge, twin sisters Mei and Wei have opposing views of how to fix the problem. Wei wants nothing more than to confront that stinky old dragon head on, but Mei favors a more thoughtful approach. With Wei's confidence and gumption plus Mei's creativity and diligence, it's only a matter of time before everyone can be happy again.

    This empowering sibling story is about celebrating differences and finding that what makes us different is also what makes us a powerful team.

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    © Stacy Murphy
    Nancy Tupper Ling is a children’s author, poet, bookseller, and librarian. Her most recent books are One Perfect Plan: The Bible's Big Story in Tiny Poems and a collection of poetry entitled For Every Little Thing: Poems and Prayers to Celebrate the Day, which she coauthored with June Cotner and was a Junior Library Guild Gold selection. Nancy is a bookseller at Blue Bunny Books, and lives with her family in Walpole, Massachusetts. View titles by Nancy Tupper Ling
    Andrea Offermann View titles by Andrea Offermann

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    “The prose riffs satisfyingly on folklore conventions; readers and listeners will especially appreciate the repeated refrain: 'Still, they were sisters. They stuck together.' Offermann's stirring pen-and-ink-and-watercolor illustrations create a deeply textured world, moving seamlessly from breathtaking vistas to intimate close-ups. . . Visually delightful.” -Kirkus Reviews

    “An empowering tale set in Ancient China with broad appeal. . . Offermann’s art is culturally sound and striking in its depiction of the villagers’ dress and the beauty of the rice terraces. Her use of pencil and glazing add a softness to the beautifully proportioned spreads, inviting eyes to linger. . . Expertly crafted, in both word and form, this tale feels old and new and will be gobbled up by kids.” –School Library Journal

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