King Jack and the Dragon Contributor(s): Bently, Peter (Author), Oxenbury, Helen (Illustrator) |
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ISBN: 0803736983 ISBN-13: 9780803736986 Publisher: Dial Books
WE WILL NOT BE UNDERSOLD! Click here for our low price guarantee Binding Type: Hardcover - See All Available Formats & Editions Published: August 2011 * Out of Print * |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Fiction | Imagination & Play - Juvenile Fiction | Animals - Dragons, Unicorns & Mythical - Juvenile Fiction | Action & Adventure - General |
Dewey: E |
LCCN: 2011001273 |
Age Level: 3-5 |
Grade Level: PreK-K |
Physical Information: 0.47" H x 9.53" W x 11.45" L (1.06 lbs) 32 pages |
Features: Dust Cover, Ikids, Illustrated, Price on Product |
Awards: Capitol Choices: Noteworthy Books for Children and Teens, Recommended, Up to Seven, 2012 Greenaway Medal, Nominee, Illustrator, 2013 |
Review Citations: Publishers Weekly 05/16/2011 Kirkus Reviews 07/15/2011 School Library Journal 09/01/2011 pg. 113 Booklist 09/01/2011 pg. 126 New York Times Book Review 09/18/2011 pg. 21 Horn Book Magazine 11/01/2011 pg. 78 Shelf Awareness 08/19/2011 Shelf Awareness 06/22/2011 Hornbook Guide to Children 01/01/2012 pg. 5 - Superior,Well Above Average |
Accelerated Reader Info |
Quiz #: 146100 Reading Level: 2.6 Interest Level: Lower Grades Point Value: 0.5 |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: A lively playtime adventure that becomes a warm and cozy bedtime book--perfect for every little knight-in-training. From the illustrator of the award-winning We're Going on a Bear Hunt. Night is falling and playtime is nearly over. But brave King Jack and his faithful knights Zak and Caspar are still protecting their castle fort from fierce dragons and terrible beasts. This captivating, joyful make-believe adventure is the perfect bedtime story for brave children everywhere. Fans of Goodnight, Goodnight, Construction Site and Dinosaur Roar will especially enjoy this imaginative tale. An ALA Notable Book Bank Street Book Committee Best Children's Books of the Year Kate Greenaway Award "It's an enchanting tribute to both full-throttle pretend play and the reassurance of a parent's embrace."--Publishers Weekly (starred review) "A tale of make-believe that children will delight in hearing again and again."--School Library Journal (starred review) "Sure to be read aloud again and again, this testament to imaginative play exudes warmth."--Kirkus Reviews |
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