Description
This book is about a knight on a very important mission. A mission to find and battle a dragon. The other knights have told him that there's no such thing as dragons, but he says, "Forsooth! There is TOO such a thing!" You just need to know where to look and this knight has something very special that no one else has. A map that says:
"HERE BE DRAGONS."
So he sets off armed with the map, a sword and his trusty stead. He travels right to the spot marked 'X', past shiny, sparkly treasure, some suspicious bones and many signs telling him to turn back... RIGHT AWAY. But alas, he is too busy looking at his map to notice. He then wanders up and down a huge, spiky hill (the dragon's back), shouts into a burrow (the dragon's nose) and eventually walks into a very dark cave (the dragon's mouth)... Will the hapless knight see the dragon before it's too late?!
In this laugh-out-loud story, young readers will love the many 'he's behind you' moments in this hilarious picture book from the author of This Book Can Read Your Mind, Susannah Lloyd, and the CILIP Kate Greenaway Medal nominee, Paddy Donnelly. Readers will love returning to this book time and time again to see if they can spot the fearsome dragon in the background.
About the Author
Susannah Lloyd is the author of This Book Can Read Your Mind, illustrated by Jacob Grant, and The Terribly Friendly Fox, illustrated by Ellie Snowdon. She lives in Yorkshire with her family. Find her online at susannahlloyd.com and on Twitter @Susannah_Lloyd.
Paddy Donnelly is an Irish illustrator now living in Belgium. He has over 15 years' experience as an illustrator and designer, and loves working with a textured, painterly approach. With a fondness for illustrating the sea and animals, Paddy tries to inject a touch of humour to his work wherever he can. He wishes Pluto was still a planet.
Reviews
A brilliant example of what a picture book should be doing. * Ireland AM MTV *
'Donnelly has [...] made a splash in the picture book world with his vibrant, lively style. [...] children will love 'reading' the pictures and being one step ahead of the knight at all times.' * Irish Independent *
'A funny, witty and engaging adventure is sure to prove to be a fun story time for young readers.' * ReadingZone *
"A glorious, rip-roaring, laugh-out-loud, girls-rule picture book from an exciting, creative duo!"
* Blue Bird Reviews *
'A funny and subversive tale' * Children's Books Ireland *
Book Information
ISBN 9780711256606
Author Susannah Lloyd
Format Hardback
Page Count 40
Imprint Frances Lincoln Children's Books
Publisher Quarto Publishing PLC
Weight(grams) 500g
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