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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
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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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