Wrapped in Eastern and Western dragon lore, this fantasy tale celebrates perseverance, cultural inclusion, and self-discovery. It's the first day of Dragon School, where all the young dragons must learn how to harness their fire breath. Today's lesson? Using it to cook food! All the dragons are excited to test their powers . . . except Long. Long is from the East and can only breathe out water. No matter how hard he huffs and puffs, he isn't sure he can match his fire breathing classmates. But will he be discovered? Or will Long find his own unique path to cooking-and to fitting in? From TOFU TAKES TIME author Helen H. Wu and New York Times bestselling illustrator Mae Besom (WHAT DO YOU DO WITH AN IDEA?) comes a gorgeously illustrated and stirring tale around self-acceptance.  "A beautifully illustrated tale with an affecting message ...Wu offers a picture book about dragons that tells a story of diversity and inclusion. Wu weaves a positive message into a delightful story that will appeal to young readers...Using a dragon as the main character strengthens the overall message that everyone is different and has unique gifts to share ...Besom's appealing watercolor illustrations wonderfully complement the text , clearly representing the story's events. From beginning to end, the images will likely enchant youngsters as they get to know Long's world. " - Kirkus Reviews Long learns perseverance and self-acceptance , while his class learns a valuable lesson on cultural differences . A thoughtful author's note explains dragons' roles as water spirits in China and draws parallels between Long's experiences and those of immigrants navigating new cultures . -Booklist An insightful picture book in which a young dragon with unique abilities struggles to fit in... learns the importance of individuality and diversity . -Foreword Reviews "Children, and especially those from minority cultures, will find encouragement in this endearing tale of a young dragon learning to love his unique gifts." - Livia Blackburne, New York Times bestselling author of I Dream of Popo "A witty and charming book that conveys a message of inclusion and diversity in the most delightful way possible." - Eric Fan, The Fan Brothers, creators of The Night Gardener and Ocean Meets Sky "Dragons from both the East and the West come together in a swirl of colors and discover their very own talents in a delightful way." - Bookworm for Kids Yeehoo Press