Lulu and her dog Dumpling enter a magical world where Chinese
calligraphy comes to life in this beautifully illustrated, interactive
picture book featuring Chinese characters on every spread.
After Grandpa introduces calligraphy and Chinese characters to Lulu and
her dog Dumpling, they find themselves magically transported to a world
where the characters they draw come to life! Soon Lulu and Dumpling meet
a bird, a zither-playing musician, and many other animated friends. But
when they discover an angry dragon, Lulu is not sure how to draw them
out of this tense encounter.
Spanning themes of art and history, this inventive story introduces
children to complex Chinese characters, celebrates family and tradition,
and shows how resourcefulness and kindness can save the day.