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The classic fantasy trilogy of Elmer Elevator and the flying baby dragon has delighted children and their parents for generations. Now, on the occasion of their fiftieth anniversary, Random House is proud to bring the three timeless tales together in one beautiful commemorative edition, complete with the original delightful illustrations. A Newbery Honor Book and an ALA Notable Book, My Father's Dragon is followed by Elmer and the Dragon ("rich, humorous, and thoroughly satisfying"*) and The Dragons of Blueland ("ingenious and plausible, the fantasy well-sustained"*). Each story stands alone, but read in succession, they are an unforgettable experience.*Library Journal, starred review
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One cold rainy day when my father was a little boy, he met an old alley cat on his street. Read the first page
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
I first read this story as a boy of 7, only 7 years after it was originally published in 1948. My own father was concerned because, as a child, I did not seem to enjoy reading. He read the first few pages of "My Fathers Dragon" then pretended to fall asleep. I was so engrossed in the story that, for the first time in my life, I picked the book up and read it to the end. This was the beginning of my love of books. Now as a third grade teacher, I read the first few pages of this wonderful story to my class and then quietly put the book down.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
This volume is the complete set of tales about Elmer and his friend the dragon, including the fun illustrations. The complete set includes "My Father's Dragon," "Elmer and the Dragon," and "The Dragons of Blueland."
These stories are perfect first chapter books for kids. The vocabulary is simple and the chapters are short. I'd forgotten just how short until I started rereading them. Yet the stories are packed full of adventure. Elmer is especially resourceful, and I still get a kick out of how he takes the simplest things and makes them work in whatever situation he finds himself.
Whether kids read these stories themselves or listen to them being read, they're sure to become favorites. And adults will enjoy the clever story lines as well.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
As a child of 7 I first listened spellbound as my 2nd grade teacher Mrs. Cohen read with delight the adventures of Elmer Elevator. I never forgot this story. Now, at almost 50 years of age I have read it to my children, and all of my elementary classes no matter what grade. All have loved every moment of every page. Thank you Ms. Gannett!!!!
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A classic tale of for young and old alike
Just the perfect book to read out loud to a 5-6 year old. Have fun.
Published 20 months ago by E. Nobileau-Forget
A childhood favourite revived!
I grew up reading these "Dragon" stories. I recall the summer reading program at the St. Charles Public Library that I was a part of, and how my name filled one entire... Read more
Published on 23 Aug 1999
One of the best kept secrets in childrens lit. AWESOME!!!!!
This book was a wonderful read-out-loud book for my family. We ALL enjoyed it and could not put it down. My kids are 7 and 11. Kept everyone's interest. Read more
Published on 31 May 1999
Enchanting and Whimsical.
This was my favorite book when I was 7, and I'm delighted to find it again. Elmer's search for and rescue of the baby dragon is beautifully told, both in words and pictures. Read more
Published on 21 May 1999
Fabulous read-aloud book.
I read this book to my 5 and 6 year old boys. They love the black and white pictures which tell the story. It was a good story to practice comprehension skills. Read more
Published on 8 April 1999
A "have to" read story for everyone!
I read this wonderful tale to my first graders EVERY year. They love it and are in love with the baby dragon from page 1. Read more
Published on 11 Nov 1998
Wonderful stories
My 4-year old loves the characters and the situations they get into. He has me read these stories to him again and again.
Published on 23 Oct 1998
a very lovable fantisy!
when i first read them i loved them and that was in 3rd grade. now i am in 7th and i still want to read them! I LOVE THEM!!!!!
Published on 24 Sep 1998
Keeps children from 6-11 interested. Wonderful, imaginative
I read to 21 classes in an elementary school and have been reading these (all 3) for 5 years. I read it to 2nd thru 4th grades and there hasn't been one child who did not LOVE... Read more
Published on 21 Jun 1998
My Father's Dragon: read it again and again
I first read "My Father's Dragon" when I was in first or second grade, and we had to fight to get to it first in the school library, it was so popular. (I am 40 now. Read more
Published on 12 May 1998
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