Baby Dragon

By Ehrlich, Amy & Hillenbrand, Will

Publishers Summary:
Amy Ehrlich spins a resonant tale of separation anxiety, pluck, and reassurance, aided by Will Hillenbrand's charming, lush illustrations.Baby Dragon knows he must wait for his mother by the red fern. He knows she'll be back by morning. So he counts his claws, draws in the sand, takes a nap, and otherwise bides his time, never budging even when friends coax him to run off and play. But as night falls, Baby Dragon starts to worry. What if his mother doesn't come back? Should he climb on sly Crocodile's back and try to find her? Blending just the right amount of excitement and apprehension, this deeply satisfying story confronts a child's common fear, and offers the ultimate comfort.

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ISBN
978-0-76362-840-6
Publisher
Candlewick


REVIEWS

School Library Journal

Reviewed on September 1, 2008

PreS-Gr 1 When Baby Dragon's mother must leave him alone overnight, she warms his face, tickles his tail, and tells him she will return in the morning. He must wait by the red fern near the river for her, and he does. He does not play with Frog or go away with Weasel, but he becomes sadder and sadder as he waits. When Crocodile offers to take Baby Dragon to his mother, he climbs on Crocodile's back. The wind sings to him in his mother's voice,...Log In or Sign Up to Read More

Horn Book Guide

Reviewed on January 1, 2008

When Baby Dragon's mother visits his grandmother, she tells Baby Dragon to wait by a fern until morning. Waiting isn't ea...Log In or Sign Up to Read More

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