The Dragon and the Turtle, an imaginative story, written by Donita K. Paul and Evangeline Denmark (illustrated by Vincent Nguyen), is a wonderful read for children. This is a story about friendship….a story of sacrifice and loyalty and perseverance, when it comes to friendship.
Product Description
A kitten-sized dragon named Padraig and little turtle Roger bring the meaning of friendship to life for your children! When Roger gets lost in the forest, Padraig uses his senses---sight, sound, smell, touch, and taste---to lead his friend home. Includes biblical reflections on Proverbs 17:17---and Roger's mother's recipe for chocolate chip "snappers."
About the Authors/Illustrator
A former schoolteacher, DONITA K. PAUL is the best-selling author of the Dragon Keeper series, The Vanishing Sculptor, and Dragons of the Valley. She enjoys cooking, beading, stamping, knitting, and her grandsons. Not necessarily in that order.
The daughter of novelist Donita K. Paul, EVANGELINE DENMARK grew up living and breathing good stories. Now she enjoys fiction writing and loves to share Roger and Padraig stories with her own two rambunctious boys.
VINCENT NGUYEN has illustrated numerous children’s books, including best-selling author Debbie Macomber’s The Truly Terribly Horrible Sweater…That Grandma Knit, and is also a part of the art departments for 20th Century Fox and Blue Sky Studios.
Product Details
Reading level: Ages 4-8
Hardcover: 40 pages
Publisher: WaterBrook Press (August 10, 2010)
Language: English
You can purchase The Dragon and the Turtle for $11.99 from WaterBrook Multnomah.
My View
I loved this book nd really enjoyed reading it to my children. I always have a fondness for books that teach wholesome lessons, which this book surely does. The illustrations in the book were adorable and really kept even my youngest (3 month old) attention. We enjoyed the discussion subjects at the end of the book. Which is a great way to keep all kids engaged and learning.
The recipe at for Chocolate Chip Snappers kept the whole idea alive throughout the afternoon, as my kids made the cookies they continued to discuss the book and while they baked the older kids reread the book to the younger ones. Now what mother would not love that!
I highly recommend this book to anyone that has kids or work with kids. There is so much you can do with the lesson it teaches.
I recieved this book free to review (WaterBrook Multnomah Publishing Group) . I was not compensated by any means the views expresed are my own.
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