The Dragon's Robe

by Deborah Nourse Lattimore

Book Overview

A young weaver in twelfth-century China saves her people from drought and foreign invasion by weaving the imperial dragon's robe.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0064433218
• ISBN13: 9780064433211
• Release Date: January 1993
• Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers
• Length: 32 Pages
• Weight: 0.30 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 7.8" x 9.9"
• Age Range: 9 to 12 years
• Grade Range: Grades 4 to 7

Customer Reviews

The Dragon's Robe by Deborah Nourse Lattimore

This beautifully illustrated hardcover children's book is loosely based on one of the emperors of ancient China. It is not a long story, but it is replete with fantasy, dragon mythology, and the deep values of honesty, responsibility, and loyalty. As an educator (7th grade English), I found it useful for identifying and examining the use of cause and effect in literature. The Dragon's Robe is also a great springboard for discussion on the ethical standards of the four characters in the story. Also, since the protagonist/hero is Kwan Yin, a woman, it supports the concept of gender equality which I promote in my classroom. Sadly, this book is out of print. Many children will be missing out on this perfect read-aloud book.