Copyright Date:
2015
Edition Date:
2015
Release Date:
09/05/23
ISBN:
1-580-89623-5
ISBN 13:
978-1-580-89623-8
Dewey:
E
Language:
English
Reviews:
School Library Journal
(Mon Jun 05 00:00:00 CDT 2023)
PreS-Gr 2 A boy and his dragon discover the true meaning of Christmas. In droll, matter-of-fact text, an unnamed hero explains all the ways that his pet dragon doesn't understand the spirit of Christmas (belied by the hysterically funny illustrations, which show the dragon making donations, singing carols, and helping strangers, while his oblivious human dreams of holiday gifts). The boy comes up with the perfect gift for dragon, but when he strikes out on the parental front for financial assistance, he realizes that he'd better find a way to earn some money. Fortunately, his pet dragon is there to help. They try out a number of jobs and are surprisingly successfulso much so that they have time to do a little free babysitting for Mrs. Jones, who has a large family. In the end, it turns out both boy and dragon had a very good understanding of the true meaning of Christmas, right from the start. VERDICT A terrific holiday read-aloud that imparts an important lesson in a funny and entertaining manner. Mara Alpert, Los Angeles Public Library
My pet dragon is the best friend a kid could have. But he doesn't understand what the Christmas spirit is all about. I do.
Excerpted from Me and My Dragon: Christmas by David Biedrzycki
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Christmas is coming, and our young hero wants to buy his best friend, Dragon, the perfect present. He and Dragon take job after hilarious job, earning enough to buy a deluxe Knight Boy action set—but they eventually realize that the best part of Christmas is sharing what you have with those in need.
In the third book of David Biedrzycki's series about a boy and his pet dragon, we learn the true meaning of Christmas—and have a great time doing it. This book has it all: holiday cheer, humor, a meaningful message and a ton of heart.