"Who knows what the gods have in store for us?" Xiao Sheng sang out to his mother every morning. "Today may not be the same as yesterday."
In spite of his hardships, Xiao Sheng is a cheerful boy who loves to sing. He works from sunrise to sunset to earn enough money to feed his family. When Xiao finds a magic pearl, everything is changed forever.

Gorgeous paintings, some of which are enhanced by materials, collage-fashion.  Pleasant story, retold" by Lawson.  Author's note about Chinese dragon traditions." ( )