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Sir Tim Wants a Dragon

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publisher synopsis: Sir Tim wants a pet. Not just any pet. Tim wants a dragon. “All knights have dragons,” Tim says decisively. “I’m a knight so I need a dragon!” Tim and Mom go to the pet shop together. But the pet shop doesn’t sell dragons. Or do they?A funny book about an enthusiastic boy with a big imagination. For animal lovers and knights ages 4 and up.

Very cute book! Tim wants a dragon, which he decides on after his mother offers to get him a pet. Its a cute book on expectations, how parents cope with different circumstances, how disappointment comes when expectations can be too high, and how solutions present themselves in curious ways that we can embrace, or discard. Wonderful book!!

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A charming and clever wee tale for the little ones about a boy who's passionate about knights and dragons, and wants a dragon for himself. Will his mother and the shopkeeper at the pet store be able to make his dream come true? A really lovely mix of the 'dragons and knights' myths so popular in kids books but bringing it into the ordinary everyday too. Charming and delightful. The author does a really great job with the writing - it's a terrific example for other kids' authors of how you can have a story that's not told in rhyme and doesn't have madcap situations and zany language but still 'sings' and holds a little one (and their adult reader)'s interest when it is read aloud. Lovely illustrations to match a very cool tale that leaves a smile on your face.

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An easy going light story, about how to negotiate without drama the reality with small children. In other words, if there is not a dragon on sale, at least we can go home with a little doggie, isn't it? Simple, non-challenging and with colourful illustrations.

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Tim was promised a pet. And as all noteworthy knights, he wants to have his own dragon. But mom says the pet shop doesn't sell any dragons. But maybe if Tim and mom visit it, they can find something.

This is a pleasant, easy and funny read. Children can learn things about different animals. They can also understand that each animal has its own unique characteristics. The illustrations were absolutely beautiful.

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