Being Friends with Dragons

Name: Being Friends with Dragons
Brand: Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand
SKU: 9780762473243
Price: 34.99 NZD
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By Diane Ewen and Katherine Locke

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Summary

Being Friends with Dragons by Diane Ewen and Katherine Locke is a delightful children's story about the imaginative adventures of a young protagonist who befriends dragons. Through vibrant illustrations and engaging storytelling, the book explores themes of friendship, bravery, and the power of imagination, making it a perfect read for young minds with a love for magical creatures.
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Format: Hardback

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Description

Dragons can be great friends . . . most of the time.

Dragons always know the best games to play, the perfect way to toast a marshmallow, and how to get that cookie out of a cookie jar undetected. While dragons can be good friends, they sometimes forget how.

They can yell, stomp their feet, shoot flames out of their mouths, and not be a very good listener. It can be hard to be friends with a dragon, but with some deep breaths and calming words, you and your dragon can learn how to be best friends forever.

Book Hero Magic summarised reviews for this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! HOW HAS THIS BEEN REVIEWED?

Being Friends with Dragons has been described as both entertaining and educational, balancing whimsy with important lessons on personal and relational qualities. The book cleverly combines character education with light-hearted storytelling, appealing to children and capturing their interest while providing meaningful insights.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780762473243

Publisher: Running Press,U.S.

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 31 March 2022

Country: United States

Imprint: Running Press Kids

Illustration: 32 Illustrations, color

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 12.0mm

Width: 248.0mm

Height: 248.0mm

Weight: 420g

Pages: 32

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Children's Books Children's Fiction Children’s, Teenage and Educational Diane Ewen Katherine Locke Young Adult

About the Author

Katherine Locke lives and writes in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, with their four feisty felines. They are also the author of Bedtime for Superheroes and What Are Your Words, as well as books for older kids and teens.

Diane Ewen is a British illustrator who has always been in love with art. She graduated from the University of Wolverhampton with a B.A. Honors Degree in illustration. Her debut as a children's book illustrator was for Angela McAllister's Pretty Poodle Parlour.

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