King Jack and the Dragon
Peter Bentley - Author
Helen Oxenbury - Illustrator
ISBN 9780803736986 | 32 pages | 18 Aug 2011 | Dial | 9.25 x 6.25in | 3 - 5 years
Summary of King Jack and the Dragon
Summary of King Jack and the Dragon
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An irresistible knights-and-dragons fantasy for the very young, in the tradition of Oxenbury's enduring classic We're Going on a Bear Hunt
Jack, Zack, and baby Caspar spend all day fighting dragons in their homemade fort. But when Sir Zack and Caspar are taken inside for bed, King Jack - alone on his throne - finds himself feeling a bit less brave . . . especially when he hears a thing approaching, a thing with four legs. A rollicking read-aloud with a charming surprise ending and Helen Oxenbury's spare, expressive illustrations, this kid-pleaser is a classic in the making. “At once contemporary and classic.” — The New York Times “Though the characters are wholly modern, there is a timelessness to the cycle of excitement, apprehension and parental comfort that should give this lovely book a long stay on the nursery shelf.” — The Wall Street Journal * “It’s an enchanting tribute to both full-throttle pretend play and the reassurance of a parent’s embrace.” — Publishers Weekly, starred review * “A tale of make-believe that children will delight in hearing again and again.” — School Library Journal, starred review “The rhyming verse, large trim size, and detailed illustrations…make this a suitable story for group sharing, while the sweet, intimate tone will make it a family favorite.” — Booklist “From this simple premise of imaginative play, Bently and Oxenbury create a classically sweet picture book.” — Horn Book “This one is sure to become a full-on family favorite at bedtime.” — The Washington Post “Altogether, ‘King Jack’ is just about perfect.” — The Sacramento Bee |
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