Dragon Post :The perfect enchanting gift book with fun lift-the-flap letters to open, for kids age 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 - The Post Bag
Dragon Post :The perfect enchanting gift book with fun lift-the-flap letters to open, for kids age 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 - The Post Bag
paperback
Published:
6 April, 2023
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Description
A fiery story about friendship and asking for help from award-winning author-illustrator Emma Yarlett.
“An adorable story…” Mail on Sunday
“[…] an ultimately uplifting treat and one that will remain with the adult reader…” The Big Issue
One day Alex finds a dragon living under his stairs. He isn't sure what to do - but luckily he knows just who to ask for help. Open the envelopes and read the hilarious letters Alex receives from the fire brigade, the butcher and more as he tries to take care of his new friend. Who would have thought having a dragon for a pet would be so tricky? A joyful, touching and vibrantly illustrated interactive book.
PRAISE FOR DRAGON POST
“there is much fire-breathing comedy and five urgent letters to open.” The Evening Standard
“This is a delightful picture book with an extra element of brilliance in the five letters included in the book, which are utterly hilarious, clever, beautifully produced and full of puns and character.” BookTrust
“This book became, within two readings, a firm favourite in our house. It is pure pleasure to see a new children’s book that combines spark with sincerity, and humour with humanity. More like this please!” Armadillo
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Lift the flaps to read the magical letters and collect the rest of the Post Bag series:
UNICORN POST – A magical story about a quick-thinking little girl and a unicorn
"A sweet friendship tale, rosy in every sense." Kirkus Reviews
SANTA POST– A festive story about finding the perfect present
“A joyful picture book.” The Bookseller
MONSTER POST – A hilarious novelty book about a quick-thinking child and a soft-hearted beast
"A riotous picture book party." The Guardian Review
Prizes
Short-listed for Bishop’s Stortford College Picture Book Award 2020 (UK)
More Details
| Type | Book |
|---|---|
| ISBN13 | 9781406389500 |
| ISBN10 | 1406389501 |
| Number Of Pages | 32 |
| Item Weight | 240 g |
| Product Dimensions | 230 x 230 x 9 mm |
| Publisher / Reseller | Walker Books Ltd |
| Format | paperback |
Media Reviews
“This is a delightful picture book with an extra element of brilliance in the five letters included in the book, which are utterly hilarious, clever, beautifully produced and full of puns and character.” * BookTrust *
Featured in the Bookseller's children's previews for April '23 * the Bookseller *
GoodReads Reviews
Author's Bio
Emma Yarlett graduated from University College Falmouth in 2011. She is the creator of Nibbles the Book Monster, Orion and the Dark and Sidney, Stella and the Moon. She has also created animation artwork for the Waterstones Children's Book Prize. She is the winner of the English Association Picture Book Prize.