"Dragons undoubtedly make everything better. But what make this book truly spectacular are Steve Light's beautiful pen-and-ink illustrations and splashes of color. Follow a little boy on a whirlwind tour of New York City as he searches for his pet dragon, who is lurking just out of sight on every page. Kids will love the chance to show off their counting skills (1 to 20!) every step along the way, as the little boy counts things like taxis, subway cars, and Chinese lanterns on his quest for his elusive dragon."
Publisher Candlewick
Publication Date 2014-04-08
Section Children's Picture Books / All Staff Suggestions / Suggestions for Kids / Archived Staff Suggestions / Christine E.
Format Hardcover
ISBN 9780763666484
Enter a fascinating, ornately drawn cityscape and help a boy find his dragon while counting objects from hot dogs to traffic lights. In the heart of the city, among the taxis and towers, a small boy travels uptown and down, searching for his friend. Readers will certainly spot the glorious beast, plus an array of big-city icons they can count. Is the dragon taking the crosstown bus, or breathing his fiery breath below a busy street? Maybe he took a taxi to the zoo or is playing with the dogs in the park. Steve Light’s masterful pen-and-ink illustrations, decorated with meticulous splashes of color, elevate this counting book (numbers 1–20) to new heights. Maybe the dragon is up there, too!
