Who wants a dragon?
Mayhew, James200505UU
Book
Who wants a dragon, all fiery and bright? A lost baby dragon, alone in the night? This little dragon does not mean to give the knight a fright or tip the witch off her broom. Even though he is a little clumsy, all he really wants is someone to love him ... but who will? Who wants a dragon, all fiery and bright? A lost baby dragon, alone in the night? This little dragon does not mean to give the knight a fright or tip the witch off her broom. Even though he is a little clumsy, all he really wants is someone to love him ...but who will?Review: 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.
Main title:
Who wants a dragon? / James Mayhew; Illustrated by Lindsey Gardiner.
Author:
Work:
Imprint:
Orchard Books, 2005.
Collation:
32 p. : col.ill. ; 29x25x0 cm.
Notes:
Paperback.
Biography/History:
Lindsey Gardiner is best known for her hugely popular Poppy and Max series. For Orchard she has also written and illustrated Not Fair, Won't Share! As well as writing and illustrating children's books, Lindsey works as a part time lecturer in Printed Textiles at the University of Dundee and as a freelance textile designer.James Mayhew is a much loved author-illustrator, whose best-selling Katie series have delighted children for over a decade. Watch out for the seventh charming story in the series, Katie and the Bathers. James lives in Hertfordshire.
ISBN:
9781843624943 (pbk)184362494X (pbk)
Dewey class:
823.914
Language:
English
Subject:
BRN:
120398