About This Book
Reach for this book when you want to help your child connect with an older relative or explore the cultural traditions that shape their family identity. It is an ideal choice for families navigating the meeting of different worlds, specifically when a grandparent visits from afar and brings stories that seem to turn the ordinary world into something magical. The story follows Emma and her grandfather, Wong Ji, as they search for dragons in the natural world around them. Through gentle storytelling, the book explores themes of intergenerational bonding and the way imagination can bridge cultural gaps. It is perfectly aged for preschoolers and early elementary students, providing a comforting space to discuss heritage without feeling like a history lesson. Parents will appreciate how it validates a child's wonder while honoring the wisdom of elders, making the mundane act of a walk in the park feel like a grand, shared adventure.
What Parents Should Know
Sensitive Topics
There are no heavy topics like death or trauma; the focus is entirely on the joyful resolution of shared imagination.
Ideal Reader
A 6-year-old child whose grandparent is visiting from another country and who might feel a bit shy or uncertain about how to interact with a relative they don't know well.
