Evermore Dragon - Hardcover

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 140636424X ISBN 13: 9781406364248

Publisher: Walker Books (2015-08-06)

Synopsis

With playful use of language and evocative illustrations, this picture book tells the story of a game of hide-and-seek between best friends Girl and Dragon. When Girl hides a little too far away, Dragon comes to save her. Age 3+

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About the Author

Barbara Joosse has written many books for children. Among them are Mama, Do You Love Me?, illustrated by Barbara Lavallee, and I Love You the Purplest, illustrated by Mary Whyte. She says, "When I was a little girl, I wished for two things - a best friend, and something so ferocious it would scare away the monsters under my bed. And so I have written Lovabye Dragon. I think maybe it's for little me." Barbara Joosse lives in the US, in Wisconsin. Visit her website at www.barbarajoosse.com. Randy Cecil has illustrated more than twenty books for children, including Brontorina by James Howe, And Here's to You! by David Elliot, and My Father the Dog and How Do You Wokka-Wokka?, both by Elizabeth Bluemle. He is also the author-illustrator of Duck and Gator. Randy lives in Houston, Texas. Visit his website at www.randycecil.com.

From School Library Journal

PreS-Gr 2—The warm friendship that Girl and Dragon established in Joosse's Lovabye Dragon (Candlewick, 2012) deepens as the two play hide-and-seek. First Dragon hides, curling his "Drag-enormo self" behind "a little rock/such a very little rock." Amused readers will spot his huge bulk immediately. But Girl can't find him, even from her perch up a tree, until he reveals himself with a resounding "BOO!" Then Girl takes her turn and runs far away into a "hidey-hole place" where Dragon can't find her. Time passes, night falls with its scary "moaning," "groaning" sounds, and though she tries to be brave, Girl cries "worry worry tears." But never fear. Special friend that he is, Dragon hears her cries, brightens the night sky with his fire, and flies to her rescue. "Evermore, evermore, I am here," he rumbles as the forever friends embrace. The muted palette and tiny brush strokes employed in Cecil's oil paintings exude warmth and are a perfect backdrop for the loving relationship. The poetic text with its coined words and just-right repetition makes for a delightful read-aloud for storytime and friendship units. VERDICT Fans of the first book will welcome the chance to read about these two friends again.—Marianne Saccardi, Children's Literature Consultant, Greenwich, CT

About this edition

• Publisher: Walker Books (2015-08-06)
• ISBN 10: 140636424X
• ISBN 13: 9781406364248
• Binding: Hardcover