Synopses & Reviews
When a dragon is born from a mysterious egg, a spunky girl meets her best friend. At first Ma and Pa are wary of Hank, but it's not long before they see him as their daughter does -- and welcome him into their family. Hank uses his enormous girth to shade the tomato plants, pops fields of corn with his fiery breath -- and turns out to be a great friend to all. Even though he's not cut out for farm life, Hank warms the hearts of those around him and leaves a legacy that no one will ever forget.
Review
"A joyous tale of friendship and adventure."--
School Library Journal"This magical tale of friendship will send youngsters scurrying to find (or invent) a dragon of their own."--Los Angeles Times
[star]"Enchanting . . . Youngsters will hanker to go on this journey; it will set their imaginations soaring."--Publishers Weekly (starred review)
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andquot;Short chapters, heavy on dialogue, emphasize the growing relationships among friends and family, and clear, emphatic statements suit this selection for beginning readers ready for a slightly more developed story line. This gentle narrative offers a few surprises and a delightful twist for newly independent readers.andquot;
andmdash;School Library Journal
andquot;A reachable challenge for those looking for a first chapter book...This friendly, multicultural neighborhood is where many children live...or wish they lived.andquot;
andmdash;Kirkus
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andquot;Full-color, detailed watercolor illustrations show a welcome cast of ethnically diverse characters. This new offering is tailor-made for children who are ready for books they can read independently with confidence.andquot;
andmdash;Kirkus
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andquot;This new offering is tailor-made for children who are ready for books they can read independently with confidence . . .Full-color, detailed watercolor illustrations show a welcome cast of ethnically diverse characters.andquot;and#160;and#160;
-- Kirkus Reviews andquot;This friendly, multicultural neighborhood is where many children liveandhellip;or wish they lived.andquot;and#160; -- Kirkus Reviews
andquot;Short chapters, heavy on dialogue, emphasize the growing relationships among friends and family, and clear, emphatic statements suit this selection for beginning readers ready for a slightly more developed story line.andquot;and#160; -- School Library Journal
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Review
andquot;Full-color, detailed watercollor illustrations show a welcome cast of ethnically diverse characters. This new offering is tailor-made for children who are ready for books they can read independently with confidence.andquot;
andmdash;Kirkus
andquot;Ink-and-watercolor illustrations provide helpful visual cues while capturing the autumnal atmosphere and the distinct facial expressions of the multicultural cast...This approachable story will be rewarding for kids just getting into independent reading.andquot;
andmdash;Booklist
Synopsis
When a dragon hatches on her paand#8217;s farm, a young girl finds a best friend. At first Ma and Pa are wary of Hank, but itand#8217;s not long before they see him as their daughter does--and welcome the baby dragon into their family. As it turns out, Hank is not cut out for farm life, but still, he warms the hearts of those around him and leaves a legacy that no one will ever forget.
Synopsis
Why hatch chicks when you can raise dragons?
Synopsis
After all, dragons just happen to be perfect friend material.
Jerdine Nolen and Elise Primavera team up for the unforgettable story of a young girl and her best friend . . . a dragon.
Includes fun new book-related activities!
Synopsis
Welcome to the neighborhood!and#160;Join twins Jada and Jamal, and their best friends, Carlita and Josh, for a backyard campout on Bradford Street. But first, the search is on forand#160;a missing cat!and#160;Beginning and newly independent readersand#160;willand#160; have funand#160;exploringand#160;thisand#160;community-minded,and#160;multicultural neighborhood.and#160;
About the Author
JERDINEandnbsp;NOLENandnbsp;is the author ofandnbsp;the Bradford Streetandnbsp;Buddies easy reader series and numerous picture books includingandnbsp; Raising Dragons, Thunder Rose, Plantzilla, Harvey Potterand#39;s Balloon Farm, and the recentlyandnbsp;published Ireneand#39;s Wish. Sheandnbsp;is a teacher and lives in Ellicott City, Maryland.andnbsp;andnbsp;ELISE PRIMAVERA has been writing and illustrating childrenand#39;s books for more than twenty-five years. She has received numerous awards for her work and in 2004 was asked to illustrate the Christmas Brochure for the White House. Her Christmas classic AUNTIE CLAUS earned two stared reviews and was a New York Times Bestseller.