The Boy from the Dragon Palace

Retold by Margaret Read MacDonald

Originally titled Hanatare Kozō-sama, this Japanese folktale retold by Margaret Read MacDonald tells of a child whose nose-blowing brings good luck and a greedy flower seller who pushes his wishes too far. I enriched the illustrations with details of traditional Japanese crafts, clothing, food, and daily life, drawing on extensive research of kimono, textiles, architecture, and interior design.

Published by by Albert Whitman & Company

AWARDS

2012 Storytelling World Award – Recognized as one of the Best Children's Books of the Year.
2011 New York Public Library 100 Books for Reading and Sharing
2012 Best Children’s Book of the Year by the Bank Street College of Education