The Book of Dragons by Edith Nesbit
Eight enchanting tales about a variety of whimsical dragons, by a master of the craft, E Nesbit, are contained in this absolutely delightful volume, The Book of Dragons. While...
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Eight enchanting tales about a variety of whimsical dragons, by a
master of the craft, E Nesbit, are contained in this absolutely
delightful volume, The Book of Dragons. While it's essentially
meant for children, there are plenty of adults who will find it
irresistible enough to peek into and a most charming way to spend a
magical hour. Beautifully illustrated by the enormously talented
Harold Robert Millar, the Scottish designer and illustrator famed
for his unique and imaginative illustrations, The Book of Dragons
is sure to delight both first time readers of the unique writer
Edith Nesbit and those who have found pleasure in her other works.
Published at the turn of the twentieth century, the book received
great acclaim from both parents and children. Some of the tales are
set in contemporary urban England, while others belong in more
traditional Dragon Country, swathed in mists and moody climes. For
present-day children, steeped as they are in popular novels by JK
Rowling and the Artemis Fowl series, The Book of Dragons would be
familiar territory. Not all the dragons are fire breathing
monsters. Some of them have delightfully human traits. They have
wonderfully different personalities, appearances and behavior.
There are eight separate stories in all. Uncle James or The Purple
Stranger portrays a kingdom where traditionally small creatures
like rabbits grow to enormous size while elephants stay miniature!
The Book of Beasts is about a magical book that transports its
illustrated creatures into the real world when the book is opened.
The Dragon Tamers is a fantasy about a poor blacksmith, his son and
a mysterious dungeon. Kind Little Edmund is a cautionary tale for
curious and inquisitive people whose habits lead them into
misadventures. Disobedient children are similarly warned by The Ice
Dragon or Do As You Are Told a stringent tale of two naughty
children who find themselves in the North Pole in the company of an
awesome and gorgeous ice dragon. The book is sure to appeal to
young readers who will enjoy as an audiobook, children who love to
explore the contents of the book for themselves and parents too.
The writer's focus on humanity, compassion, humor and the magical
and imaginative world of children makes The Book of Dragons a
wonderful gift that will be cherished by children for years to
come. Her vivid descriptions, engaging and easy style, the warmth
and humor all make it a definite must read for all ages.
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