How to dress a dragon

If you have to dress a dragon, you must be prepared to catch him as he flies by. Also, beware of ticklish toes, shirts with buttons, and hats that do not fit neatly between his horns!

In this charming, second-person narrative, our little boy hero imparts his infinite knowledge of how to dress a dragon, a task that isn't quite as easy as it may seem. With helpful hints like, You may have to tickle-tackle him to the floor and give him belly kisses, and warnings like, Dragons do not like shirts. But they do like capes ! this story is not only delightfully entertaining, but extremely endearing. Author Thelma Lynne Godin and illustrator Eric Barclay come together perfectly to bring this fantasy to life!

Author Notes

Thelma Lynne Godin grew up in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan. As a child she loved reading, chasing fireflies and swimming in Lake Superior. As an adult she has worked as a social worker and a librarian, but her favorite job is writing for children because it allows her to use her vivid imagination to create whimsical stories. Godin lives on the shores of Lake Superior in Michigan's Upper Peninsula with her husband. She has two grown children and four grandchildren. She is the author of The Hula Hoopin' Queen which Kirkus Reviews called "a lively, intergenerational story" in a starred review.

Eric Barclay grew up in a small Texas town where there were no bus stops and certainly no elephants. He now lives in Dallas, Texas, with his wife, Michelle; their daughters, Emma and Paige; and their dog, Brody, and cat, Lilly. You can visit Eric at www.ericbarclay.com.

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Toddler-PreS-Replace the word dragon with small child, and this becomes a very useful guide to dressing toddlers and preschoolers. "Catch him as he flies by./You may have to tickle-tackle him to the floor and give him belly kisses." As a round-headed child goes about the unhurried process of dressing his dragon, there is plenty of fun and affection. The characters delight in selecting superhero underwear, in putting clothes on the wrong body parts, and in finding opportunities to tickle. There is also the all too familiar tantrum when the dragon and his caretaker face off over the issue of shirts. "DRAGONS...DO...NOT...LIKE...SHIRTS!" Fortunately, this outburst quickly dissipates, and the pair decide to put on a cape instead. The cartoonish, spring-colored illustrations are well suited to the toddler-friendly text; cheerful whimsy and cuddly charm exude from both. VERDICT This book is a perfect fit for the younger set, ideal for storytimes and one-on-one sharing.-Rachel Anne Mencke, St. Matthew's Parish School, Pacific Palisades, CA © Copyright 2016. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.

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