Dragonboy and the Wonderful Night
Dragonboy and the Wonderful Night
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Little, Brown & Co.
Just the Series: Dragonboy   

Series and Publisher: Dragonboy   

Annotation: Join a curious, imaginative, playful little boy and his band of lovable stuffed-animal friends on a nighttime adventure ... more
 
Reviews: 1
Catalog Number: #323892
Format: Publisher's Hardcover
Copyright Date: 2022
Edition Date: 2022 Release Date: 09/13/22
Illustrator: Napoleoni, Fabio,
Pages: 1 volume (unpaged)
ISBN: 0-316-46218-7
ISBN 13: 978-0-316-46218-1
Dewey: E
LCCN: 2022007795
Dimensions: 29 cm.
Language: English
Reviews:
Kirkus Reviews

Dragonboy, Unicorngirl, and their friends are ready for a nighttime adventure.The protagonist, a bald, light-skinned, dragon costume–wearing little boy introduced in Dragonboy (2021), is camping along with Unicorngirl, a dark-haired, light-skinned girl in a unicorn getup, and an assortment of stuffed toys. While Unicorngirl sleeps, the others rush out-the toys having come to life-excited for what they might see and experience. Simon, a sloth, is reluctant and admittedly frightened, but the friends are reassuring, and he finds himself enjoying their escapades. The characters find their own senses of delight, whether noting the swaying trees, spotting an owl, listening to night sounds, playing with fox cubs, or counting and wishing on stars. Eventually Unicorngirl, who has been lurking behind them, joins the fun, chasing fireflies. Napoleoni employs lovely imagery in description and dialogue, and the narrator speaks directly to readers, often using parenthetical asides, encouraging them to imagine, wish, and be happy with their friends. The characters have distinct personalities, and they come together as a group of good-natured, kind friends. The tale is beautifully augmented by inventive, detailed illustrations. The night is filled with blue-tinted trees that have eyes and seem to watch over the friends. Sharp-eyed young readers may spot tiny, colorful caterpillars, a frog, a spider, a snail, and other hidden creatures in shadowed blue camouflage. Even the moon shines a benevolent, calm smile upon them. (This book was reviewed digitally.)Tender, charming, and a visual delight. (Picture book. 4-8)

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Reading Level: 2.0
Interest Level: P-2
Guided Reading Level: L
Fountas & Pinnell: L

Join a curious, imaginative, playful little boy and his band of lovable stuffed-animal friends on a nighttime adventure full of wonder and surprises.

Dragonboy and his stuffed-animal friends love exploring, and what better place to explore than their own backyard...at night. Everything looks different, everything feels different, and everything is just a little more special. The friends may feel frightened by the things they can't see, like whatever is making noises in the bushes and whoever seems to be following along behind them. But as long as they're together, they know they can do anything. They might even discover something wonderful.

Join Dragonboy, Yellow Kitty, Darwin, Drako, and Simon in their next charming adventure about everything our wonderful world has to offer.

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