Dragons: A Pop-Up Book of Fantastic Adventures [Hardcover]

Keith Moseley (Author), M. P. Robertson (Illustrator)

Book Description

Grade Level: P and up

Dragons are popular as never before—and here they pop up in fire-breathing action!

Five dramatic dragon stories from around the world, including Beowulf and the Firedrake, St. George and the Dragon, and those from ancient China and Japan come to life, literally flying from the pages. Dynamic paper-engineering has these magnificent dragons snapping their jaws, casting fire, and flapping their massive wings. A book sure to be a hit with dragon-lovers of all ages.

Editorial Reviews

From School Library Journal

Grade 1-4–This book's handsome cover features two flying fork-tongued beasts, a backdrop of touchable green scales, and leather-toned edges. Inside, dramatically illustrated spreads introduce five dragon tales: Saint George and the Dragon; a Chinese legend telling how four compassionate dragons transformed themselves into crop-saving rivers; the story of young Maud and her out-of-control pet wyvern; the elderly Beowulf's last battle with the Fire Dragon; and a Japanese tale about a sea dragon princess. Throughout, colorful, three-dimensional creatures pop up to uncurl a snakelike body, rear an awe-inspiring head, or stretch their mammoth wings. The focus is on the art and kinetic paper engineering as the tales are briefly–and sketchily–retold. While readers will devour the action-packed illustrations, the superficial text will leave them hungry for more substantial storytelling. An additional purchase for display purposes or perhaps for classroom presentations.–Joy Fleishhacker,School Library Journal
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About the Author

M. P. Robertson studied graphic design at Kingston University and has specialized in children’s book illustration since 1988. He has illustrated over sixty book jackets, several novels, and many picture books featuring dragons. His art has been exhibited in England. Mr. Robertson lives with his wife and his two children.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 10 pages
• Publisher: Harry N. Abrams; Pop edition (October 1, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0810949008
• ISBN-13: 978-0810949003
• Product Dimensions: 10.2 x 12.8 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.8 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (19 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #825,809 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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16 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Four and a half stars actually, October 12, 2006

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This review is from: Dragons: A Pop-Up Book of Fantastic Adventures (Hardcover)

The popup dragons are huge and very coloful. Although not very complex, they are enchanting. Stories are pretty good too, and readable. Recommended for collectors and for brave children.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Cool pop-up book... lots of teeth, fangs and scales, April 5, 2007

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This review is from: Dragons: A Pop-Up Book of Fantastic Adventures (Hardcover)

The fantasy-oriented D&D types among us will revel in this boldly illustrated pop-up book... The dragons literally leap out at you, all tooth, claw and leathery, scaly skin. There are abbreviated versions of several famous dragon stories -- St. George, Maud & The Wyvern, The Sea King's Daughter, Beowulf, etc. -- and flashy artwork to match. The pop-up elements are relatively simple, which also means they are more durable than some of the more clever, complicated other books. If you're a dragon fan, you'll dig this book... a lot!

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Wonderful Adventure!, February 21, 2007

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Charlene M. Noblick "book leader" (Newark,OH) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Dragons: A Pop-Up Book of Fantastic Adventures (Hardcover)

This is truly a wonderful adventure for adults and children. I did a whole series of reading on castles, knights, kings,queens,...a month of "Royal Reading"! I ended with "Dragons: A Pop-Up Book",and each page brought "ooo's and ahh's" from the class, and LOTS of discussion at the end of the book.This book paved the way to some very creative writing from students that normally had very little to say. Thank You Keith Moseley and Amazon!