Long 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.

But 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.

Other books in the Chinese Zodiac Series (as well as the year of that animal) include:

• Little Pigs and the Sweet Rice Cakes--2007 & 2019
• Magical Rooster--2005 & 2017
• Little Monkey King's Journey--2016 & 2028
• Snake Goddess Colors the World--2013 & 2025
• Horse and the Mysterious Drawing--2014 & 2026
• Sheep Beauty--2015 & 2027
• Bronze Dog--2006 & 2018
• Little Rat and the Golden Seed--2008 & 2020

There are 42 pages in this book. This is a picture book. A picture book uses pictures and text to tell the story. The number of words varies from zero ('wordless') to around 1k over 32 pages. Picture books are typically aimed at young readers (age 3-6) but can also be aimed at older children (7+). This book was published 2012 by BetterLink Press Incorporated .

Li Jian was a middle school art teacher and children's books editor. He currently owns his own illustration studio, focusing on children's fairy tales.