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Dragon Flower by Chen Jiang Hong

Dragon Flower

Hardcover – Picture Book, October 14, 2025

Chen Jiang Hong

New York Review Books · Hardcover · October 14, 2025

A young girl bravely faces dragons to save her mother in this magnificently illustrated folk tale inspired by Chinese mythology, from the author of The Tiger Prince.

Mythical CreaturesCountry & Ethnic FolktalesAsian Myths & Legendsgirls
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Who it’s for
For ages 4–8 who enjoy adventure stories
Themes
Bravery, Compassion, Kindness
Genres
Asian Myths & Legends, Mythical Creatures, Country & Ethnic Folktales

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About this book

A young girl bravely faces dragons to save her mother in this magnificently illustrated folk tale inspired by Chinese mythology, from the author of The Tiger Prince. A stunning story book for kids ages 4-8 who love adventure stories and Disney movies like Moana and Encanto! For months, Mae and her parents have been traveling across the country in search of a magic flower.

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Mae’s mother is ill, and this rare flower is the only thing that can save her, but it grows in a secret place, guarded by dragons. Mae vows to herself that she will find the flower and save her mother. One night she wakes to a vision of light that beckons her to follow, but does she have the courage to face the dragons? A new book by the talented author and illustrator Chen Jiang Hong, Dragon Flower is a strikingly illustrated story of bravery, compassion, and kindness that young readers will want to turn to again and again. A wonderful companion piece to Chen Jiang Hong’s The Tiger Prince, also published by NYRB.

Where it sits

Mythical Creatures93%
Country & Ethnic Folktales77%
Asian Myths & Legends53%

Percentages are BookFrontier’s reading of the book.

Publisher categories

  • Mythical Creatures
  • Country & Ethnic Folktales
  • Stories Set in Asia
Authors
Chen Jiang Hong
Publisher
New York Review Books
Published
October 14, 2025
Format
Hardcover
Theme
Bravery · Compassion · Kindness
Reading lane
Mythical Creatures