Pet Dragon: A Story about Adventure, Friendship, and Chinese Characters »

Christoph Niemann is also the creator of The Pet Dragon and The Police Cloud. He has illustrated covers for the New Yorker, the Atlantic Monthly, and the New York Times Magazine. This book is based on his blog, Abstract City, at niemann.blogs.nytimes.com. The artist lives with his family in Berlin, Germany, and New York City.

Meet Lin and her pet dragon!

When the dragon mysteriously disappears, Lin sets off on a journey to find her best friend . . . and readers set off on a journey of learning and discovery.

By ingeniously integrating written Chinese characters into the illustrations as the story progresses, Christoph Niemann has created a book that is engrossing, unique, and memorable. The Pet Dragon is a playful introduction to the fascinating world of Chinese language and culture . . . and a terrific story to share with children everywhere.

You are invited to join Lin for an adventure you will not soon forget!

The New York Times - Julie Just

…[a] playful homage to the Chinese language