The Night Dragonby Naomi Howarth
Quarto Publishing Group -
Frances Lincoln Children's Books
Children's Fiction
Pub Date 07 Aug 2018
ISBN 9781786031075
PRICE $17.99 (USD)
Synopsis
I wish I could fly, and breathe fire, and fill the sky with great grey, sooty clouds,” Maud said to her friend, Mouse.
Maud is picked on by the other dragons, so stays cooped up in her cave, sad and lonely. But when the chance comes, will her friend Mouse help her pluck up the courage to fly? A beautiful picture book about individuality and friendship from Naomi Howarth, whose first book The Crow's Tale was shortlisted for the Waterstones Children's Book Prize.
My Thoughts
The need for friendship is irreplaceable, and pairing Maud with the mouse is genius. Maud is a stunningly detailed dragon and readers will be delighted by mouses simplicity and wisdom.
This boldly colored read teaches kids it's ok to be yourself and that bullies don't always achieve what they set out to. While the illustrations will help children recognize cultural diversity, the ending ties in well the importance of a night dragon, and gives all something to look forward to.
I received a copy of the ARC for this wonderful picture book from Quatro Publishing and Net Galley.