Tabby busy with percolating pixies, time is running out. The rain dragon has been injured! But with Dr. Soon, they come face-to-snout with the dragon that lives there and finds a pile of proof that he is the thief.īefore Ben and Pearl can persuade the dragon to stop stealing, an emergency call comes in from the Imaginary World. Tabby hands them a bucket and a shovel - for the collection and proper disposal of dragon droppings - and directs the apprentices to the hospital’s roof. But is the thief from the real world…or the imaginary one? Ben and Pearl are about to find out. Someone or something is stealing from the peaceful residents of Buttonville. The Rain Dragon Rescue (The Imaginary Veterinary) by Suzanne Selfors illustrated by Dan Santat Using a hybrid of comic-book panels and text, Ursula Vernon introduces an irresistible set of characters that will have readers laughing until smoke comes out of their noses! And that comes in handy when a bad grade at school inspires him to enlist his sea-serpent cousin\’s help with a research project. It’s a lesson in finding companionship in the most unusual of places.ĭanny Dragonbreath can’t breathe fire, but he has no fear. They will discover that the fiercest of beasts in known history can actually make the best of friends. What if I told you that all of the fairy tales, myths, and legends that have been told about dragons over the years are WRONG? What if I told you that Dragons are indeed REAL and that they are different than you’ve ever imagined? Did you know that Dragons are the master of disguises?ĭid you know that they love sugar and sweets (at unacceptable levels) and will do anything for treats? As readers turn the pages of this amusing read, they will learn the REAL truth about a dragon. I promise! Dragon Books for Beginning Readersĭragons Are Real by Valarie Budayr, illustrated by Michael Welpley Are you ready to meet a REAL Dragon? It’s a surprise and you won’t be disappointed. Look for a sneak peek at the end of this post. I should know because I’ve had my very own dragon friend since I was 7. So if you’re missing a book, there’s a good chance a dragon took it! You may not know this but Dragons love to read and are actually book hoarders. Its appeal is broad: complex enough for adults yet accessible to younger readers.In honor of my award-winning picture book, Dragons are Real, I\’m sharing a few of my favorite dragon-y reads from our favorite dragon-themed library shelf. “Wilkinson writes with elegant simplicity and her tale acquires the force of fable. proof that the fantasy genre is still working its magic.” - Jodie Minus, The Weekend Australian something worth celebrating.” - Kate Fewster, Viewpoint the sights, smells and tastes of this fantastic ancient China are fully realised.” - Australian Bookseller and Publisher an ambitious novel, marrying ancient Chinese history and culture with magic and fantasy. It is a story that informs as it delights and leaves the reader with a yearning to know more.” - The Children’s Book Council of Australia, Judges’ Report is the essence of this outstanding novel. “An enchanting blend of fantasy and history.” - The Age a wonderfully satisfying and unexpected climax.” - Adelaide Advertiser “I was riveted by the magical adventures, beautifully told, of a nameless Chinese slave girl.” - Katharine England, Australian Book Review Beautifully crafted with stunning imagery, this has ageless appeal” - Children’s Book Council of Australia “Simultaneously heart-wrenching and heart-warming. Winner, Fiction for Years 7-9, Kids Reading Oz Choice (KROC) Award, 2008 Winner, Fiction for Years 7-9, Canberra’s Own Outstanding List (COOL) Award, 2008 Short-listed, Book of the Year for Older Children, Australian Book Industry Awards, 2008 Short-listed, Children’s Longer Fiction, Aurealis Awards, 2007 Short-listed, NSW Premier’s Literary Awards, 2008 Carole can be found online at: Winner, Younger Readers Category, Children’s Book Council of Australia Book of the Year Awards, 2008 Continue the story with the other books in the series: Dragonkeeper (Book 1), Garden of the Purple Dragon (Book 2) and Blood Brothers (Book 4). This gripping junior fiction fantasy is the perfect read for secondary school age children. But how? When a hidden message from Danzi makes the way clear, Ping knows that once again the journey of a thousand li begins with a single step.ĭragon Moon is the third novel in the internationally bestselling and award-winning Dragonkeeper series from Australian author Carole Wilkinson. Ping and Kai have travelled far, but their journey is not yet over.
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