About the Author

Li Jian graduated from Hebei Normal University in 2001, majoring in Chinese Painting. Formerly a middle school art teacher, editor for children's books, and partner in an illustration studio, he currently owns his own illustration studio focusing on children's fairy tales. He has written and illustrate many books, including The Water Dragon, The Little Monkey King's Journey, The Snake Goddess Colors the World, and Mulan: Retold in Chinese and English.

Reviews

"As educational as it is fascinating, Zheng He, the Great Chinese Explorer is an excellent addition to public and school library nonfiction picturebook collections." —Midwest Book Review