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Type of bind: Paperback
Dewey Decimal Number: 811.54
EAN num: 9780688161620
ISBN number: 0688161626
Label: HarperTrophy
Manufacturer: HarperTrophy
Quantity: 1
Page Count: 40
Printing Date: August 27, 1998
Publishing house: HarperTrophy
Age index: Baby-Preschool
Release Date: August 27, 1998
Sale Popularity Level: 35809
Studio: HarperTrophy
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Product Description:
An 'excellent collection....Prelutsky and Sis...bring to life so many sorts of dragons: the large, the small, the ferocious, the technological, the gentle, the ominous, and the disconsolate. There's a `just right' quality to the verse that makes it a pleasure to read the words aloud. Their sounds fit together with seamless craftsmanship and their sense rewards listeners with humor, imagination, and occasional poignancy....Because it appeals on so many levels, this is one poetry book that won't siton the shelf for long.'--Booklist.
Amazon.com Review:
'If you don't believe in dragons, / It is curiously true / That the dragons you disparage / Choose to not to believe in you,' matter-of-factly claims America's premiere children's poet Jack Prelutsky. Dragons aren't all the same, of course--some are amiable, some are disconsolate, and some are downright nasty. Here Prelutsky, who has written over 30 books of poetry for children, turns his considerable talents to the subject of dragons--a secret dragon, a thunder dragon, a mechanical dragon, even a lazy dragon who likes to sleep all day. The 17 poems range from the whimsical to the scary, but all reflect Prelutsky's incomparable flair for rhythm and humor. The fabulous fire-breathers are illustrated in all their irresistible splendor by award-winning artist Peter Sis. The sophisticated style of his large oil paintings is complemented by his trademark borders in antique gold, giving the pages an Old World look. If you don't believe in dragons then you need this book, because the magical combination of art and poetry will make you and your kids believers. If you listen closely, you might even hear the dragons singing tonight: 'We are dragons! We are real!' Text © 1993 by Jack Prelutsky. Illustrations © 1993 by Peter Sis. Permission by Greenwillow Books.) (Ages 5 to 9) --Marcie Bovetz
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When my daughters were small (They are teenagers now) we used to love reading this book at night! The poems were such fun to read together. Our favorite, then, was "Boom!" where we'd each and all at once get loud, and then louder and finally LOUDER! Shouting and laughing together.
Through the years, and through various moves, the book became lost.
I liked the poems so much, and look at it with fondeness that, I plan on buying a replacement issue!
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Great poetry for little boys who all seem to love rather gruesome things. My favourite in this collection is "A Werewolf of Distinction"- anybody who is getting a bit old like I am, would really relate to this poor old werewolf. I laugh every time I read this - I think I could have this read at my funeral. Beautiful adventurous and inspiring use of our language.
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I had a soft copy for my two kids and they trashed it from use. I was thinking about it when we decided to theme the office programming area the "Dragon's Lair". So I bought two copies, one for my daughter and one for our artist. My daughter immediately remembered the book and it is now read 1-2 times a week for her. My artist draws dragons for fun so she is about as happy as my daughter!
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This is a wonderful book with beautiful illustrations. When my son was a preschooler I would read this to my son at bedtime cover to cover. Now as a second grader, he is reading it himself and also used one of the poems for a poetry reading at his school.
As an adult I too enjoy the poems. They are well written with a lot of imagination. I love this book as much as my son does. If you looking for a great book about Dragons this is a must. It also makes a beautiful gift for other children. A must have for every childs library.
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We have enjoyed sharing this book with all three of our girls as well as with nieces and nephews. All the children are riveted as we read these poems aloud. Nasty Dragon and Boom are a couple of their favorites. I have also purchased this for gifts and the parents always have raved how wonderful this book is. Happy reading!
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