Ellie's Dragon (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781536211139)

From master storyteller Bob Graham comes an adorable and affecting tale about imaginary friends and the bittersweet nature of growing up.

When Ellie is very small, she finds a lovable newborn dragon on a carton of eggs in the grocery store. Ellie calls him Scratch, takes him home, and moves him into her dollhouse. Her mother can't see Scratch, and her teacher doesn't notice when Ellie brings Scratch to preschool, yet her friends are amazed. Ellie is lucky to have an affectionate, house-trained dragon like Scratch But dragons get quite large as they grow. And Ellie is growing, too, moving from dollhouses to dance parties, not noticing that Scratch's brilliant green scales are beginning to fade a little. . . . Beloved picture-book creator Bob Graham illustrates the joys of imagination and friendship in this touching story. With his signature gentle wit and warm, whimsically detailed illustrations, he captures the bond between girl and dragon, as well as the changes that come with time's passage. A wistful, quietly thought-provoking tribute to the friends who appear when we need them most, even if it's just for a little while.

Author: Bob Graham
ISBN-10: 1536211133
ISBN-13: 9781536211139
Publisher: Candlewick Press (MA)
Language: English
Published: 11/10/2020
Pages: 40
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.20lbs
Size: 11.60h x 10.20w x 0.40d

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 3.1
Point Value: 0.5
Interest Level: Lower Grade
Quiz #/Name: 510123 / Ellie's Dragon


Review Citation(s):
Publishers Weekly 10/19/2020
Bulletin of Ctr for Child Bks 11/01/2020
School Library Journal 11/01/2020 pg. 50
Booklist 11/01/2020 pg. 65
Horn Book Magazine 11/01/2020 pg. 72
Kirkus Reviews 11/15/2020
Hornbook Guide to Children 07/01/2020 - Superior,Well Above Average