bThis fancifully illustrated multicultural children's book tells a famous Chinese myth about a young boy's quest to save his village.b pLong ago, in a remote village in China, there lived a kind and generous little boy. He spent his days in the forest, collecting wood to trade for food. One day, the boy made a wondrous discovery a magic stone that caused his money jar and rice crocks to overflow, both of which he shared with the poor villagers. pBut strange things began to happen. It no longer rained. The crops died. The rivers dried up. A terrible drought had struck and would not release its grip. The brave young boy, full of dreams of a white, water-spewing Dragon, took his magic stone on a journey--and discovered how to save his village. pOther books in the biChinese Zodiac Seriesib as well as the year of that animal include ulliiLittle Pigs and the Sweet Rice Cakesi--2007 2019liliiMagical Roosteri--2005 2017liliiLittle Monkey King's Journeyi--2016 2028liliiSnake Goddess Colors t