A Very Dragon Christmas [Hardcover]

Terri Branson (Author), Kimberly Sponaugle (Illustrator)

Book Description

Three young dragons (Fang, Claw, and Spike) devise a clever plan to get Santa Claus to visit their cave on Christmas Eve. Do they just want their stockings filled for Christmas, or should Santa worry about falling into a dragon's cave? [Children's Picture Book illustrated in full-color on every story page. Rated-G for all audiences.]

Editorial Reviews

Review

On Christmas Eve, all good little girls and boys look forward to a visit from Santa Claus. But what about dragons? Does Santa visit good little dragons as well? Fang, Claw, and Spike wanted Santa to visit them on Christmas Eve. Together they prepared everything so that Santa would come. They built a red brick chimney in the cave wall. They hung up stockings. They decorated a tree. They even put out milk and cookies. What would Santa think when he realized that he was in a cave filled with dragons? A VERY DRAGON CHRISTMAS is a great holiday story. The little dragons are so full of personality and the illustrations add to the fun. --Dr. Tami Brady for TCM Reviews

Fang, Claw, and Spike are dragons anxiously preparing for the arrival of Santa Claus. Fang, Claw, and Spike live inside a dark cave. They decide to paint a fireplace, hang up three stockings, and even leave out some cookies and milk for Santa. When the jolly old man comes down the cave roof, will he be happy to see three fire breathing dragons, or run for his life? What a clever idea to have dragons celebrate Christmas and get everything ready for Santa. This book is a great asset for children. I thought Ms. Branson told a wonderful tale. Her range in storytelling is portrayed enough to emit no prejudices where Santa is concerned and leave a warm sensation with the reader. Ms. Sponaugle illustrates the story so vividly; it permits the reader to get in the holiday season --CoffeeTime Romance Reviews

What a great, innovative way to present a classic Christmas story to children who are intrigued with dragons! This would be an entertaining addition to any young family's holiday collection. --Chaos Arts Reviews

From the Author

Kim Sponaugle extraordinary illustrations showcase all the nuances of my story, the key of which is teaching children about charity. :) --This text refers to the Paperback edition.

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 24 pages
• Publisher: Dragonfly Publishing, Inc. (October 1, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0979757401
• ISBN-13: 978-0979757402
• Product Dimensions: 10.9 x 8.3 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 11.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,721,588 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Terri Branson is an author, editor, and graphics artist. After earning an associate degree in math and science, she turned to the study of creative writing. She has sold magazine articles on the craft of writing and held workshops for local writers groups. Genre fiction titles include: Cosmic Sculpture (SF/Fantasy - EPPIE 2004 Best Anthology), Dragon's Den (SF), Musk Rain (Paranormal Romance), and Prairie Fire (Paranormal Romance). Children's picture books (Rated-G; full color) include: A Very Dragon Christmas, Brother Dragon (EPPIE 2005 Best Children's Book), Pete the Peacock Goes to the Zoo, Pete the Peacock Goes to Town, and Tyler on the Moon. Terri lives in Oklahoma with her husband David. [Read more: terribranson.com]

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars Does Santa Visit Little Dragons?, May 11, 2010

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Pantherhawk Reviews (Oklahoma) - See all my reviews

This review is from: A Very Dragon Christmas (Paperback)

Beautifully illustrated! An adorable Christmas tale for children who love dragons. Fang, Claw, and Spike are so typical of siblings and so adorable.

5.0 out of 5 stars Innovative Christmas Tale, September 17, 2008

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Chaos Arts "Chaosarts Reviews" (Texas) - See all my reviews

This review is from: A Very Dragon Christmas (Paperback)

What a great, innovative way to present a classic Christmas story to children who are intrigued with dragons! This would be an entertaining addition to any young family's holiday collection.