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Puff, the Magic Dragon (Book & CD) (Paperback)

by Peter Yarrow (Author), Lenny Lipton (Author), Eric Puybaret (Illustrator)
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  • Paperback: 24 pages
  • Publisher: Children's Books (5 Sep 2008)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 023070381X
  • ISBN-13: 978-0230703810
  • Product Dimensions: 27.6 x 24.6 x 0.6 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (22 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 2,533 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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Welcome to Honalee, an enchanted land of imagination and love. In this special place, you can share in the adventures of Jackie Paper and his childhood friend, Puff, the magic dragon.

The timeless Peter, Paul and Mary song is now an unforgettable children’s book. Become lost in the dreamy illustrations that capture the magic of Honalee and its extraordinary inhabitants, then enjoy two vibrant new interpretations of the song plus two other tracks (Froggie Went A-Courtin' and The Blue Tail Fly) on an exclusive free CD.



About the Author

Peter Yarrow is best known as a singer and songwriter. He believes that music from the folk tradition can bring people together in ways that reveal how much we truly have in common with one another – and that we can be friends, despite our differences.

Lenny Lipton, now a well-known independent filmmaker, wrote the poem which became Puff, the Magic Dragon whilst at university. He lives in Los Angeles with his wife and family.

Eric Puybaret has already published more than 20 books in his native France. His dreamy, peaceful illustrations perfectly convey the charm of this much-loved story.

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64 of 64 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars A charming story and a classic song, 13 Sep 2007
By J. White "V White" (UK) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Puff, the Magic Dragon (Book & CD) (Hardcover)
The illustrations are so charming. My reception class joined in with the chorus as I read and they loved the dragon and were pleased when he found a new play mate. They enjoyed the song so much they asked for it to be played again. They then hummed the tune during the afternoon. My colleague and I felt nostalgic as we were teenagers when the song was first released. A super book for grandparents as well as chidren.
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61 of 69 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars A slightly saccharine version of the beautiful original, 22 Nov 2007
By Dr. H. Payne - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Puff, the Magic Dragon (Book & CD) (Hardcover)
I loved Puff as a child. It brought tears to my eyes even remembering the song when I placed the order for this book for my four year-old son. However, I was somewhat disappointed by both the book and the CD when they arrived.

This is a large hardback book which I feel doesn't really warrant the size and space. There are 2 to 4 lines of the original song written and illustrated on each double page. Bearing in mind that there is a lot of repetition of the chorus, this makes the book seem quite barren. The emptiness is not helped by the illustrations which seem quite plain with a limited colour palate.

My main complaint is with the changes to the poem. Maybe the writer has modified it because he had a daughter and wanted to involve girls in the story. It just comes over as appalling, unnecessary political correctness. The line:
"A dragon lives forever but not so little boys"
has morphed into
"A dragon lives forever but not so little girls and boys"
It scans awfully. Listening to the CD was painful at this point.

There is also the implication in the last two drawings that a little girl comes along and befriends Puff who is then happy again. The tragedy of the song was its strength and appeal, this addition makes it quite mediocre. I don't see that all children's stories have to have a happy ending. Why was the author so terrified of letting children learn about feelings of loss and sadness in the safe, experimental world of fiction?

Aside from my disappointment with the book, my son was not overly impressed. He did start to empathise with Puff when his friend didn't come back. However, as soon as the happy ending kicked in he simply began asking which story we were having next. I can't help but wonder if the unadulterated original would have been more satisfying for him.

I've given the book 4 stars mainly because the original song was lovely. Providing I try to ignore the awkward new line and the saccharine happy ending I can still enjoy Puff. However, I feel that I am enjoying the song/poem in spite of the book rather than because of it.

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9 of 11 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Sniff, 16 Nov 2007
By Heide (Kent, UK) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Puff, the Magic Dragon (Book & CD) (Hardcover)
Have a hankie handy if you're coming to this book as a new(ish) parent and remember it fondly from your own childhood. Be prepared to cry hot tears of grief for lost youth and the overwhelming finality of Puff slipping sadly into his cave. But all is not lost; Little Jackie Paper lives on thro' his own daughter and her discovery of Puff (hope I'm not giving too much away - it's a short story), cleverly embellished at the end by illustration only. And the illustrations are some of the most original I've seen. The song remains hopelessly sad. Poignantly, Peter Yarrow is accompanied in this new recording by his own daughter. It all fits together perfectly. Love it to bits. All good children (and even the naughty ones) deserve a copy of this book and cd.
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5.0 out of 5 stars puff the magic dragon (book and Cd)
This is such a lovely book . The illustrations are beautifully drawn and my 2 yr old loves to pick the book up and look at them (as do her big bros and sisters too). Read more
Published 5 days ago by V. Phelan

5.0 out of 5 stars Great toddler book!
My 3 year old loves this book! She got a bit emotional about Puff losing his freind but was over the moon when he found another - a bit of a life lesson there aswell! Read more
Published 3 months ago by K. Brooks

4.0 out of 5 stars Puff the Magic Dragon
Lovely illustrated book. So pleased with my purchase I ordered another one as a gift.
Published 3 months ago by Mrs. S. E. Hevicon

5.0 out of 5 stars If only buy your children one book, ever, make it this one!
An absolutely wonderful book. The text is straight forward. It is simply the song lyrics which, of course, are a story themselves. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Mrs. K. Wakefield

4.0 out of 5 stars No need to modernise art.
Beautiful pictures in this book and of course a timeless tale. Ooops. It would be timeless if it had not been meddled with to become happier and more pc. Read more
Published 5 months ago

5.0 out of 5 stars A lovely lovely book - tear jerking classic!
My little boy (who's 2) was bought this as a Christmas present last year. We're now getting towards the end of May and we've read it and played the CD every single night as part... Read more
Published 6 months ago by A. Bolan

5.0 out of 5 stars Lovely
This was my dad's favourite song when he was a little boy - I'd been looking for a copy of the song for ages and to have it with an illustrated book as well, one which even gives... Read more
Published 6 months ago by Lucy Cripps

4.0 out of 5 stars Charming yet tear provoking.
Having read alot of the other reviews, I felt compelled to write my own.

It seems that alot of people have missed the fact that this 'version' of Puff the magic... Read more
Published 7 months ago by M. J. Ottway

5.0 out of 5 stars as good as it ever was
this timeless story has won a place in my sons heart. it was quite upsetting at first for him but then he realized he got a new friend which is a much nicer ending then the one I... Read more
Published 8 months ago by Ms. L. Walters

5.0 out of 5 stars Puff the magic dragon
Beautifully illustrated. Contains the lyrics to Puff the magic Dragon and a CD.
This has become a firm favourite in our house, great for children who are learning to read... Read more
Published 9 months ago by Good day sunshine

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