Who Wants A Dragon? (Hardcover)

~ (Author), Lindsey Gardiner (Illustrator) "Who wants a dragon?..." (more)

Editorial Reviews

From School Library Journal

PreSchool-Grade 1–A lost baby dragon searches through a castle for someone to love him. However, everyone he meets–a witch, a knight, a princess, a king and queen, and a fairy–runs away in fear. The exuberant illustrations show the rosy-pink, polka-dotted creature frowning as he is rejected again and again. Finally, his mother appears to "cuddle him, and kiss him, and help him sleep tight." The rhyming text is soothingly predictable and the repeated refrain of "Who wants a dragon?" will help young listeners focus on the story. Large illustrations in soft, almost luminescent pastels match the fairy-tale tone of the narrative. Especially charming is the wide toothy smile of the huge mother dragon as she nestles her tiny son close to her, against the background of an azure sky lit with twinkling stars.–James K. Irwin, Nichols Library, Naperville, IL
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Lindsey Gardiner's illustrations for this rhyming text are a delight, fond and cuddly, and never too sickly sweet. -- The Bookseller 20040401 Whimsical, brightly coloured pastel drawings accompany the rhythmic verses, lending an easy read-aloud feature to a story that is sure to inspire a bedtime cuddle. -- Kirkus Reviews 20041001 Beautifully written in a simple rhyming style...This is a very warm-hearted book that children of all ages will enjoy. -- Eastern Daily Press 20050701 --This text refers to the Paperback edition.

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Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 4-8
  
• Hardcover: 32 pages
• Publisher: Orchard (October 1, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0439672376
• ISBN-13: 978-0439672375
• Product Dimensions: 11.5 x 9.9 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #971,425 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars HATE TO USE THE WORD "CUTE," BUT IT WORKS WITH THIS ONE., September 14, 2007

By	D. Blankenship (The Ozarks) - See all my reviews (TOP 100 REVIEWER)    (REAL NAME)

This review is from: Who Wants a Dragon? (Paperback)

This is the story of a little, apparently lost, dragon who is searching for someone who wants him. Kids love this story. The author has used simple rhyme to tell his story and it is quite effective as the children can, after a few readings, recite the words along with the reader. James Mayhew has done a very nice job here and the artist, Lindsey has created some fantastic and simply fun pictures. Our little dragon travels from place to place trying to find someone who wants him, to love him and to cuddle him. It is not easy to find someone who wants a dragon setting on their lap or setting around the castle. Finally, our baby dragon finds the one person who is sure to love and take him...his mom. This is a very nice book to read a bed time and it is one that the little ones will want read over and over to them. Highly recommend this one.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Still his favorite book, July 26, 2006

By	E. Nietch (Denver) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This is still my son's favorite book after 2 years, we both know it by heart, I can calm him down & cheer him even over the phone with this book. He loved it at 3, he loves it at 5 1/2.
WE both love it. A wonderful gift & what I give to everyone...This is our all time favorite book to read. The reassurance of mommy coming to find baby is touching.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars what a sweet story, July 21, 2006

By	Rinny "Corrin C" (CT) - See all my reviews

This is a great story to read with your preschooler, I read it with my son and at the end he loves to say "his mommy!" Cute rhymes and illustrations are beautiful!