- Hardcover: 32 pages
- Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC; 1st Edition edition (6 Oct 2008)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0747595402
- ISBN-13: 978-0747595403
- Product Dimensions: 27.6 x 24.6 x 1 cm
- Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
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`The combination of simple rhyming text and fantastical, detailed illustrations delivers a strong ecological message'
--The Scotsman
'The adorable illustrations and utterly charming rhyming text will appeal to every generation' --Cheshire Mums magazine
`Debi Gliori's message to `respect all Earth's creatures and cherish the land' is all the more effective for its gentle humour and quirky artwork' --Books for Keeps
--The Scotsman
'The adorable illustrations and utterly charming rhyming text will appeal to every generation' --Cheshire Mums magazine
`Debi Gliori's message to `respect all Earth's creatures and cherish the land' is all the more effective for its gentle humour and quirky artwork' --Books for Keeps
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'Tackles global warming for pre-schoolers: no easy task but beautifully done as an allegory of wasteful dragons who heat the world by breathing fire' Sunday Express magazine
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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
presented right from the very start by tree-chopping, fire-breathing dragons!
From the author of No Matter What, another powerful message, written in rhyme, with the aim of promoting the message of..... sharing and caring, and working together.... to protect the world we live in, or we will all be extinct......just like the Dragons!
From the dust-jacket flap:-
'When the dragons start spreading all over the place, and their houses and roads use up all the space, they seem set to make a terrible mess of everything.
But is it too late for them to learn to be careful?'
Durable board covers open to 24 high quality pages in the popular 2-page spread format.
Clearly laid out rhyming text, enhanced in places, FOR EFFECT!
Example of text:-
'The trouble with Dragons is...
Dragons make Dragons
and they make some more
till there are wall-to-wall Dragons
making Dragons galore.'
The trouble really is that these are rather uncaring, noisy dragons who chop down forests, and blow out hot air - melting the polar regions and causing flooding.
Brilliantly illustrated, poignant in places.....the pictures portrayed aim to make the reader stop... and look.......and think.
'Say goodbye to the world
into which you were born.
Soon everyone else
will have packed up
and gone.'
Imagine a world full of uncaring, selfish dragons?
But even the dragons stop to ponder......a world with no birds and no bees?
The second half of the book identifies the areas the dragons need to tend to in order to reverse the trend.
'Look after all....big and small...
....eat what you reap, from much closer to home.....
.....`recycle, reuse and reduce your demands'.
This has proved a popular choice in my reading corner sessions, mainly due to the illustrations, but some practice was required on my part to get the flow on some parts of the rhyme!
However, the message is quite clear and older class discussions have been remarkably balanced, although ultimately governed by the home environment and individual attitude to recycling.
All things considered, if this book makes just some of the youngest members of my audience think twice, then it is truly doing a great job in early education!
From the author of No Matter What, another powerful message, written in rhyme, with the aim of promoting the message of..... sharing and caring, and working together.... to protect the world we live in, or we will all be extinct......just like the Dragons!
From the dust-jacket flap:-
'When the dragons start spreading all over the place, and their houses and roads use up all the space, they seem set to make a terrible mess of everything.
But is it too late for them to learn to be careful?'
Durable board covers open to 24 high quality pages in the popular 2-page spread format.
Clearly laid out rhyming text, enhanced in places, FOR EFFECT!
Example of text:-
'The trouble with Dragons is...
Dragons make Dragons
and they make some more
till there are wall-to-wall Dragons
making Dragons galore.'
The trouble really is that these are rather uncaring, noisy dragons who chop down forests, and blow out hot air - melting the polar regions and causing flooding.
Brilliantly illustrated, poignant in places.....the pictures portrayed aim to make the reader stop... and look.......and think.
'Say goodbye to the world
into which you were born.
Soon everyone else
will have packed up
and gone.'
Imagine a world full of uncaring, selfish dragons?
But even the dragons stop to ponder......a world with no birds and no bees?
The second half of the book identifies the areas the dragons need to tend to in order to reverse the trend.
'Look after all....big and small...
....eat what you reap, from much closer to home.....
.....`recycle, reuse and reduce your demands'.
This has proved a popular choice in my reading corner sessions, mainly due to the illustrations, but some practice was required on my part to get the flow on some parts of the rhyme!
However, the message is quite clear and older class discussions have been remarkably balanced, although ultimately governed by the home environment and individual attitude to recycling.
All things considered, if this book makes just some of the youngest members of my audience think twice, then it is truly doing a great job in early education!
9 of 10 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
I heard this book was about climate change so bought it out of interest as am in the field. I am ambivalent about modern 'climate change' as a rule because the climate changes all the time, and the world warmed up just as fast in the middle ages. However in this book, the message is general enough to include all the bad things that we are doing to the planet - and there is no doubt about that. Its not patronising either. The illustrations are truely incredible. Even my husband, who is oblivious to childrens books, commented on what a cool book it is. Plus our toddler loves it too, especially counting the dragons.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I think this book gives an important eco message for young children in a way they can relate to and understand. It is written in a simple way so the eco message is not lost in complicated words. I thought the illustrations were really good, they helped to clarify the eco message for the younger child reading the book. It is important that the adult reading the book with a younger child makes sure they realise that dragons are being used to portray the actions of humans, as not all children may get that link.
I think that it is important that young children learn the importance of being eco, we are all responsible for helping to look after our planet and this book helps get that important message across. If we all do a little bit to help, all those little bits will add up to one big bit - which will make a difference.
I really enjoyed reading this book, even though I was a bit old for it. I liked the style in which it was written and the illustrations suited the text. The only reason I have not given the book 5 stars is because dragons were protrayed as being 'bad' and as all dragon supporters out there will know, dragons are good!
(Posted on behalf of Amy Middlebrook, author of Amy's Moon)
I think that it is important that young children learn the importance of being eco, we are all responsible for helping to look after our planet and this book helps get that important message across. If we all do a little bit to help, all those little bits will add up to one big bit - which will make a difference.
I really enjoyed reading this book, even though I was a bit old for it. I liked the style in which it was written and the illustrations suited the text. The only reason I have not given the book 5 stars is because dragons were protrayed as being 'bad' and as all dragon supporters out there will know, dragons are good!
(Posted on behalf of Amy Middlebrook, author of Amy's Moon)
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A bit deep and meaningful
My 3 year old daughter did not understand many of the words or Eco ideas in this book, good illustrations and rhymes but better for older children
Published 1 month ago by Robert Gimes
Beautiful pictures, in 2 minds about story
I bought this book after another book by the same author became a firm favourite and as my son loves dragons I thought this may have the same effect. Read more
Published 1 month ago by AndiPandi
great book for young ones who love dragons...
...and then get used to thinking about your actions and the effects they have on the environment. in a fun and cartoon way with a good story.
Published 4 months ago by jm
Really good book
Really nicely written book, that nicely introduces the idea of our impact on the environment for children. Read more
Published 9 months ago by Jess
Very heavy-handed for a children's book
We got this book because my son likes knights, castles and fire-breathing dragons. I was pretty surprised when I opened the book and started reading. Read more
Published 22 months ago by M. G. Kouba
Fiery orange dragons learn about becoming green and cool,...
This book contains a timely green message told in gorgeous pictures with flowing rhyming text, a dragon-stuffed story for 2-5s. Read more
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