"The Chinese dragon is not a dragon?" That's right-it's a Loong! When this magical creature appears in an American classroom during Lunar New Year, the students are full of questions. As Loong shares his story, the class uncovers surprising truths, challenges old myths, thinks critically, and works together to set the record straight. Whimsical, eye-opening, and full of heart, this is a tale about friendship, identity, cultural pride, and the power of curiosity. Written by a Mandarin teacher at a New York public school. All six children in the book are based on her real students.