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When a Dragon Goes to School

By Caryl Hart
Series: When a Dragon
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When a Dragon Goes to School by Caryl Hart is a delightful children's book that follows a young dragon learning the ropes of school life. It captures the excitement and challenges of a new school experience through playful and engaging storytelling. The book highlights important themes like kindness, sharing, and cooperation in a fun and accessible way for young readers.
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Format: Board book
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This book may appeal to you if you enjoy charming and engaging stories about dragons, perfect for capturing the imagination of young readers. The delightful narrative can help ease any first-day-of-school nerves and is great for introducing little ones to everyday school routines and friendly behaviour. With playful illustrations and a gentle, humorous touch, it's an ideal choice for parents or teachers looking to make learning fun and approachable for children.

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When a Dragon Goes to School

A delightful rhyming picture book that's perfect for any little dragon (or child) getting ready to start school.

A delightful rhyming picture book that's perfect for any little dragon (or child) getting ready to start school.

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The perfect book for any little dragon (or child) getting ready to start school or nursery!

This delightful rhyming follow-up to When a Dragon Comes to Stay by award-winning picture book creators Caryl Hart and Rosalind Beardshaw is full of recognisable pre-school behaviour. When a dragon goes to school, will she enjoy a book in the reading den and save her lunchtime treats for a friend? Or will she throw the crayons and refuse to share? She's going to need her friends to help her behave herself . . . she is DRAGON after all!

Caryl Hart is the author of many books and series including The Princess and the . . . series and How to Grow a Dinosaur. She has won lots of awards including a Magnola Book Award, the Geoffrey Trease Prize for Children's Writing, the Oldham Brilliant Books Award and the Stockport Brilliant Book Award. Rosalind Beardshaw is the illustrator of My Pet Star by Corrinne Averiss, which won the Sainsbury's Book Award. She also won the Sheffield Baby Book Award for Box, written by Min Flyte.

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When a Dragon Goes to School by Caryl Hart is a delightful children's book praised for its fun and engaging storytelling. Reviews highlight its useful approach to teaching young children about school routines and behaviour through a charming narrative about a dragon. The illustrations are noted for being colourful and captivating, adding to the book’s appeal for both children and parents.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781839949609

Publisher: Nosy Crow Ltd

Format: Board book

Date Published: 01 June 2023

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Nosy Crow Ltd

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Rosalind Beardshaw

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Width: 210.0mm

Height: 210.0mm

Weight: 0g

Pages: 28

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Caryl Hart Children's Board Books Children's Books Children's Picture Books Children’s, Teenage and Educational Series: When a Dragon

About the Author

Caryl Hart (Author)
Caryl is a full-time children's writer, who also runs creative workshops with local schools. Her first picture book, Don't Dip Your Chips in Your Drink, Kate! won two regional awards, and was shortlisted for a third. Her Princess series, illustrated by Sarah Warburton, has sold over 220,000 copies worldwide. She lives in Sheffield with her guitar-playing husband, two cheeky daughters, one extremely fluffy black cat, a goldfish, four hens and a dog called Roo. As well as writing, Caryl loves walking in the hills, swimming, snuggling, baking, weeding, running, sleeping, chatting, and sitting in cafes.

Rosalind Beardshaw (Illustrator)
Rosalind Beardshaw is the illustrator of several books for Nosy Crow, including the bestselling When a Dragon Comes to Stay and I See the Moon. She loves creating new characters, especially if they can be based loosely/wholly on her shaggy lurcher, Basil. She lives in York with her partner, Al, daughter, Iris, and son, Freddie, who loves watching Calamity Jane.

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