Publication March 5, 2024
Rest easy. There are no dragons in this book. It's a book about, uh, a book. Not dragons. So, you're safe. Oh, okay, yes, those are some impressive claws peeking out and that tail, er, mere decorations, but, no, no dragons. And, just in case you doubt me, take it from the the book, there are no dragons. No, no dragons in this book.
Now that you're reassured, this is a playful tale that invites you to search each page spread for signs of a sly, hiding dragon. Oh, true, you'll see quick glimpses that look like a dragon but, nope, no dragons in this book. Seriously, this is such a fun book that uses warm, whimsical illustrations and repetition to keep a child's attention. The artwork is almost childlike, full of things to see. But, no dragons. Each page is a treasure trove of quirky looking non-dragon "things", not to mention everyday items scattered throughout. Since there were no dragons to spy, my favorite scene was the one with the child wearing a cooking pan as a cap but there are many, many more things to find and see. But, no dragons.
I enjoyed imagining a child curled up beside an adult turning the book this way and that, even shaking it as suggested at one point, to try to find more and more things. Heck, you wouldn't even have to read it repeatedly to go on a treasure hunt, so to speak, and I wouldn't be surprised if different things are sighted each read. Thanks #NetGalley and #NorthSouthBooks for this fun sneak peek at a dragon hunt. Loved the humor and interactive possibilities. I'm betting you can tell I had fun writing this review. Ha
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