Items related to A Poor Excuse for a Dragon (Step into Reading)
"Punchy dialogue and compact sentences should make this a read-aloud delight."—Publishers Weekly
"Part-slapstick, part-fairy tale, the gently humorous plot has enough twists and turns to keep newly independent readers engaged."—School Library Journal
Fred the dragon has a list of tasks he must complete in order to be a successful dragon—none of which comes naturally. But he's determined to make #5—eat people—work. Before you can say "pass the salt" he's gobbled up three people even though he doesn't have the stomach for it. Luckily a local shepherd, with the help of a giant and a witch, knows how to cure what ails him and get those pesky people out of his belly. It's happily-ever-after for everyone in ways you'd never expect.
Geisel award-winning author/illustrator Geoffrey Hayes is a stepped reader maestro. The common threads between his wildly popular Uncle Tooth and Otto Step into Reading books and the more recent Benny and Penny series (Toon Books) are clear and constant. The art is adorable, the characters are bursting with personality, and the stories are humorously subversive. From marauding pirates to misbehaving mice to a dragon who swallows people whole (and then continues to communicate with them in his belly!), Geoffrey always hits that sweet spot for the stepped reader audience—easy to decode, illustrative tales that tickle the funnybone.
"synopsis" may belong to another edition of this title.
About the Author:
Geoffrey Hayes has written and illustrated more than forty children's books, including the popular series of Otto and Uncle Tooth Mysteries (Step into Reading), the beloved Bear By Himself, and the Patrick Bear books. In 2010 Geoffrey received the Theodor Seuss Geisel Award for Benny and Penny in the Big No-No.
"About this title" may belong to another edition of this title.
- PublisherRandom House Books for Young Readers
- Publication date2011
- ISBN 10 0375871802
- ISBN 13 9780375871801
- BindingHardcover
- Number of pages48
- IllustratorHayes Geoffrey
- Rating
Top Search Results from the AbeBooks Marketplace
Stock Image
A Poor Excuse for a Dragon
Published by
Random House Children's Books
(2011)
ISBN 10: 0375871802
ISBN 13: 9780375871801
Used
Hardcover
Quantity: 1
Seller:
Rating
Book Description Condition: Good. Hayes, Geoffrey (illustrator). Used book that is in clean, average condition without any missing pages. Seller Inventory # 17649303-75
Buy Used
US$ 10.24
Convert currency
Stock Image
A Poor Excuse for a Dragon
Published by
Random House Children's Books
(2011)
ISBN 10: 0375871802
ISBN 13: 9780375871801
Used
Hardcover
Quantity: 1
Seller:
Rating
Book Description Condition: Good. Hayes, Geoffrey (illustrator). Former library book; may include library markings. Used book that is in clean, average condition without any missing pages. Seller Inventory # 3226133-6
Buy Used
US$ 10.24
Convert currency
Stock Image
A Poor Excuse for a Dragon
Published by
Random House Books for Young Readers
(2011)
ISBN 10: 0375871802
ISBN 13: 9780375871801
Used
Hardcover
Quantity: 1
Seller:
Rating
Book Description Hardcover. Condition: Good. No Jacket. Hayes, Geoffrey (illustrator). Former library book; Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less 0.25. Seller Inventory # G0375871802I3N10
Buy Used
US$ 10.34
Convert currency