The little knight wants a sword to whoosh and swoosh in the air. His mother gives him a sunflower instead. The sunflower sword whooshes and swooshes very well. "But," says the little knight, "it won't be any good for fighting dragons." Or will it?
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Latimer's illustrations are absolutely beautiful in this enchanting tale. (The Bookseller )
Brimming with charm in bold, striking colour - marvellously sweet. (Philip Womack The Sunday Telegraph )
I loved Miriam Latimer's illustrations - the little knight is a great character, and the style suits both the quirky start and gentle finish. (Keith Dudhnath TheBookBag.co.uk 20100501)
This is a lively book to read with young children, colourful and spirited. (Morag Charlwood Armadillo Magazine 20100701)
Well received in hardback, simple beautifully drawn tale of friendship triumphing over fighting and one of my favourite picture books of the year. Dragons and knights make it a great boys' choice too. (Fiona Noble The Bookseller )
Brimming with charm in bold, striking colour - marvellously sweet. (Philip Womack The Sunday Telegraph )
I loved Miriam Latimer's illustrations - the little knight is a great character, and the style suits both the quirky start and gentle finish. (Keith Dudhnath TheBookBag.co.uk 20100501)
This is a lively book to read with young children, colourful and spirited. (Morag Charlwood Armadillo Magazine 20100701)
Well received in hardback, simple beautifully drawn tale of friendship triumphing over fighting and one of my favourite picture books of the year. Dragons and knights make it a great boys' choice too. (Fiona Noble The Bookseller )
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By Lauren
Format:Paperback
Mark Sperrings lovely story with bright sunny illustrations by Miriam Latimer has become a hit with my family. a warm and quirky tale of dragons and knights with a twist. always a joy.
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A wonderful story with a great message
28 Dec 2012
By Lindsay
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Format:Hardcover
My daughter just received this as a gift and it has instantly become a favorite. This story delivers an excellent message while capturing a young one's imagination. Definitely recommend for boys or girls and will be looking for more books from Mark Sperring.
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My kids really enjoy this one
11 Feb 2012
By Stacey
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Format:Hardcover|Amazon Verified Purchase
One of my twins loves swords and loves to "fight" with them. I enjoyed this book partly because it offers an alternative to a sword for a young boy and he doesn't fight with it. It's a very sweet book.
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Flower child
13 Aug 2011
By Madigan McGillicuddy
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Format:Hardcover
A young "knight" wishes more than anything to join the other warrior knights who are busy fighting dragons. He begs his mom for a sword... but she gives him a sunflower instead. He decides to make the best of it, whooshing and swooshing the sunflower to and fro. Bright, cartoon-like illustrations feature the little boy's haphazard outfit, including a dagged tunic, a colander helmet and shoes that look more like cowboy boots than medieval wear. The mother's floral nightgown and whimsical scarf make her appear decidedly modern, inviting readers to wonder if the whole story takes place in a his imagination.
After meeting a real dragon, who mistakenly thinks that he's offering a gift, they accidentally broker peace. Soon all the knights are rushing to the hilltop, bringing offers of flowers, hoping for dragon rides. I almost wondered if this would turn into a bit of a love story... as the little knight offers the dragon a sunflower, her tail takes the shape of a heart. I love finding little details like that in the illustrations. Observant readers will note a small white dove that appears on every page, emphasizing the message of peace.
After meeting a real dragon, who mistakenly thinks that he's offering a gift, they accidentally broker peace. Soon all the knights are rushing to the hilltop, bringing offers of flowers, hoping for dragon rides. I almost wondered if this would turn into a bit of a love story... as the little knight offers the dragon a sunflower, her tail takes the shape of a heart. I love finding little details like that in the illustrations. Observant readers will note a small white dove that appears on every page, emphasizing the message of peace.
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