The Dragon Who Didn't Like Fire
by Gemma Merino
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Pub Date Apr 29 2021 | Archive Date Jun 25 2021
Pan Macmillan | Macmillan Children's Books
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Description
All good dragons know that water is NOT your friend. It puts out fire, and what is a dragon without fire? It takes a brave and unusual little dragon to find the answer!
Everybody knows that dragons can breathe fire, but unlike her brothers and sisters, this little dragon is different. She doesn't like fire but she desperately wants to fly and make her Dad proud. In an attempt at flying, she finds herself plunging into the lake. Being underwater should be wet, cold and horrid, but it feels AMAZING. Could it be that this little dragon isn't a dragon at all?
From the award-winning Gemma Merino, author of the iconic The Crocodile Who Didn't Like Water (over half a million copies sold worldwide), The Dragon Who Didn't Like Fire is a deeply funny story about acceptance, difference, and unconditional love.
Author Bio:
Gemma Merino won the prestigious Macmillan Prize for Children's Illustration in 2011, whilst studying for her MA in Children's Illustration at Cambridge School of Art. Born in Catalonia, Gemma originally studied architecture in Barcelona and has worked in practices in Spain, Dublin, Tel Aviv and now London, where she lives. Her picture books include The Crocodile Who Didn't Like Water, The Cow Who Climbed a Tree, and The Sheep Who Hatched an Egg. Gemma also illustrated a retelling of the tortoise and the hare, Harry in a Hurry, written by Timothy Knapman.
Available Editions
| EDITION | Other Format |
| ISBN | 9781529044812 |
| PRICE | £12.99 (GBP) |
| PAGES | 32 |
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Featured Reviews
Esther R, Bookseller
Such a sweet story of realizing that who you are, may not be who you thought you were supposed to be! Finding yourself, despite circumstances.
Sarah L, Educator
Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for an electronic copy to read and review.
Ah such a cute book to celebrate being an individual and to being part of an adopted family! A little dragon realizes that it isn't like the rest of the family - it likes different things and acts differently. Ultimately a beautiful story of love and acceptance.
Lindsey J, Reviewer
a sweet read with opportunity for further discussion around themes of belonging, celebrating you, and unconditional love. both daughters (3, 5.5) and i really enjoyed this. we giggled at seeing the cheeky mouse changing up the eggs in the nests and my 5.5 year old picked up right away on what that meant - we MUST check out 'the crocodile who didn't like water' next!
Marilyn P, Reviewer
"The Dragon That Didn't Like Fire" is a much anticipated sequel to the "The Crocodile Who Didn't Like Water." This sweet story is about acceptance, difference and unconditional love.
When you think of dragons your mind envisions large fire-breathing dragons that are powerful, intimidating and dangerous. The little dragon in the story cannot produce fire, she is diminutive in stature, and she cannot fly. She may not check all the boxes as to what a dragon is supposed to be but her heart is brave and she is willing to find out why she is so different from the other siblings in her clan. She wants to make her Dad proud of her even though she lacks those important dragon qualities.
As she unsuccessfully attempts to fly she plunges into a lake. Her dad has told his little dragons to stay way from water because it's wet, cold and horrid. She spirals down into the deep she surfaces feeling amazing and euphoric. How can that possibly be? Is she truly not a dragon after all?
The illustrations are well done and engaging. They are full of action and emotion. I love the values that the book portrays. They give openings for conversations as the book is shared together. I highly recommend this book.
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