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How to Catch a Dragon

Series: How to Catch
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How to Catch a Dragon by Adam Wallace is a delightful children's book that takes young readers on a whimsical adventure as a group of creative children attempt to outsmart a dragon. The tale is filled with clever traps, imaginative scenarios, and gentle humour, all illustrating the kids' determination and teamwork. It's a charming story that sparks imagination and showcases the joy of creative problem-solving.
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You might enjoy this delightful adventure if you love whimsical children's stories filled with fun and excitement. It beautifully combines rhyming text and vibrant illustrations, capturing the imagination of young readers as they embark on a fantastic journey chasing a dragon. Perfect for sparking curiosity and laughter, it's an engaging read for kids who enjoy playful tales of adventure and fantasy.

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How to Catch a Dragon

New in the New York Times and USA Today bestselling How to Catch series - do you have what it takes to snag a dragon?

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New in the New York Times and USA Today bestselling How to Catch series—do you have what it takes to snag a dragon?

From the #1 New York Times and USA Today bestselling How to Catch series comes an all-new dragon story, a great Chinese New Year book for kids!

Do you have what it takes to snag a dragon? The How to Catch kids are off again, this time trying to catch a dragon as they chase him through Chinese New Year celebrations! Set in China during the Spring Festival, otherwise known as Chinese New Year, the wily dragon will have to avoid trap after trap as the kids run through paper lanterns, red lunar envelopes, fireworks, and more!

With bonus educational content and Mandarin translations in the back to enhance your reading experience, How to Catch a Dragon is the perfect dragon book for kids ages 3-8!

Dragons are a clever bunch,
They're difficult to catch.
You'll have to set the ultimate trap—
But have you met your match?

Also in the How to Catch Series:

  • How to Catch a Unicorn
  • How to Catch a Mermaid
  • How to Catch a Dragon
  • How to Catch a Monster
  • How to Catch an Elf
  • and more!

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How to Catch a Dragon by Adam Wallace is praised as a joyful celebration of Chinese New Year culture and is considered a fun concept by critics.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781492693697

Publisher: Sourcebooks, Inc

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 05 November 2019

Country: United States

Imprint: Sourcebooks Wonderland

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Andy Elkerton
  • Illustrated by Andy Elkerton

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 10.0mm

Width: 210.0mm

Height: 210.0mm

Weight: 293g

Pages: 40

About the Author

Adam Wallace (Author) Adam Wallace is a children's writer and cartoonist living in Australia. He is the author of the New York Times bestselling How to Catch series and The Holiday Heroes Save Christmas. Andy Elkerton (Author) Andy Elkerton is a children's book illustrator who loves to create creatures that are impossible to catch! He is known for his work on the New York Times bestselling How to Catch series and is based in the United Kingdom.

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