A Dragon On The Doorstep
by Stella Blackstone
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Author: Stella BlackstoneIllustrator: Debbie Harter
Edition: Hardcover
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 2005-09-03
ISBN: 1841482277
Number of pages: 32
Publisher: Barefoot Books
Book Reviews of A Dragon On The Doorstep
Book Review: Engaging and interactive
Summary: 5 Stars
I borrowed this book from the library, but my 28-month-old daughter asks me to read it so much that now I'm buying it. The illustrations are so important to her enjoyment of the book that I'm buying the full-size hardcover instead of any board book version that may be available. They're brightly colored, engaging, and they make the story interactive because she likes to find and identify the animal hidden in the picture that is also waiting on the next page. I also like that the kids in the book aren't really fearful of the animals they're trying to run from (as you can see from the kids smiling faces), but instead are playing hide-and-seek, which you find out on the last page.
All Stella Blackstone's books hold my daughter's attention well, even with different illustrators, all of whom are very talented. This is one of her best, not only for the reasons I give above, but also because the text is more skillful than others in rhyme and rhythm of words, which I care more about than my child. It's more obvious to a parent who's reading aloud when a rhyme is forced or the meter is clumsy. This story rolls off the tongue compared to some of her Bear books.
Summary of A Dragon On The Doorstep
What would you do if you found a dragon on your doorstep? Or a crocodile in your closet? In this playful hide-and-seek book that gently introduces children to the animals that often scare them, best-selling Barefoot author and artist team Stella Blackstone and Debbie Harter have created another humorous and highly entertaining story that kids will love.Lions, Tigers & Leopards Books
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