Bombing Dragon Welcomes The New Year (Pop Up Cartoon Sound Storybook)

Authors: Feng, Hui-yue and Ho, Jia-chang
Publication Date: January 2016
“It’s everyone’s favorite time of year—the Lunar New Year! The Friendly Dragon and his friends have come down to visit the Hakka villages. Where will they go, and what kinds of fun adventures await them?”
Designed especially for lower-grade children, this pop-up storybook introduces young readers to Hakka New Year traditions through the theme of the Miaoli Bombing Dragon Festival (苗栗𪹚龍, meuˇ lid bong liungˇ). The story follows the Hakka hospitable Dragon as he descends to the Hakka villages to celebrate the New Year, depicted through lively pop-up 3D scenes featuring dragon parades, firecracker displays, and festive village activities, enhanced by interactive elements such as sound effects, lift-the-flap cards, lenticular images, and heat-sensitive ink.
To enrich children’s engagement, the project also includes a multilingual animated audio book (in Mandarin, Hakka, English, and Japanese), along with quiz games and a Bombing Dragon puzzle set. These multi-sensory experiences allow children to learn Hakka vocabulary, explore Hakka traditions, and experience the joyful and vibrant spirit of Hakka Lunar New Year celebrations.