ISBN: 9781589808447

Complete with rhythmic, rhyming refrains, the story is sure to grab the crowd from the top; the twist at the end seals it! With a loud crack, the egg breaks to reveal a small, seemingly h… More...

Complete with rhythmic, rhyming refrains, the story is sure to grab the crowd from the top; the twist at the end seals it! With a loud crack, the egg breaks to reveal a small, seemingly harmless dragon. The Nile on eBay   FREE SHIPPING UK WIDE   There's a Dragon in the Library by Dianne de Las Casas After seeing a green-speckled reptile hatch from an egg one day after storytime, young Max tries to convince someone that there is a dragon in the library, growing ever larger as it eats books, but no one believes him. FORMATHardcover LANGUAGEEnglish CONDITIONBrand New Publisher Description Max loves story time at the library. One day he spots a large speckled egg on a bookshelf. No one believes Max when he says a dragon has emerged and is now growing up in the library. Young readers will learn about book care as they follow the dragon's antics. Flap "Dianne serves up another hot time as she weaves a tale that sends readers into the 'stacks' to meet a dragon. Complete with rhythmic, rhyming refrains, the story is sure to grab the crowd from the top; the twist at the end seals it! This dragon tale has all the elements to make it a modern classic and a storytelling staple." --Stephanie Bange, storyteller, children's librarian, and director, Charles and Renate Frydman Educational Resource Center, Wright State University "Dianne de Las Casas does it again with another book that's a joy to read out loud even though it gave me the shivers. A library dragon devouring all my favorite books is the scariest thing I can imagine!" --Eric Kimmel, author, Caldecott Honor Book Hershel and the Hanukkah Goblins "A fantastic tale full of fun and spirit . . . a book truly worthy of classic status for generations to come." -Feathered Quill Book Reviews Max loves story time at the library. But he has no idea how exciting the library can be until the day he spies a large, speckled egg sitting on one of the bookshelves. With a loud crack, the egg breaks to reveal a small, seemingly harmless dragon. However, the dragon has a real appetite for books and doesn't stay small for very long. Max is the only one who can see the dragon munching and crunching on the library's books. Will anyone believe his story before it's too late? Fresh, bright illustrations and Max's "Book Care Tips" complete this fanciful adventure. Her Royal Highness Dianne de Las Casas is an award-winning author and recording artist. Her work has earned rave reviews from School Library Journal and Kirkus. She performs at schools, libraries, and festivals and is a frequent speaker at national and state library and education conferences. She believes that libraries are enchanted places and once discovered a dragon's egg on a children's librarian's bookshelf! The author of Pelican's The Cajun Cornbread Boy, Madame Poulet and Monsieur Roach, Mama's Bayou, The Gigantic Sweet Potato, The House That Witchy Built, Blue Frog: The Legend of Chocolate, and Dinosaur Mardi Gras, de Las Casas lives with her family in the New Orleans area. Her Majesty Marita Gentry is a professional artist and illustrator in southern Louisiana. Her vivid illustrations have earned her numerous awards and commissions. An accomplished teacher, she is involved in several artist-in-residence programs each year, helping schools enliven their walls with murals. She believes that the best way to tame a dragon is to read to him-really! This is the fourth book Gentry has dreamed up with Dianne de Las Casas. Author Biography Dianne de Las Casas is a celebrated author, storyteller, and recording artist. Her CDs Jump, Jiggle & Jam and World Fiesta have been named School Library Journal "Audio of the Week" recordings. She performs arts-in-education programs and residencies at schools, libraries, festivals, museums, and special events and is a frequent presenter at the International Reading Association, American Library Association, and other literary and education conferences. Long Description "This dragon tale has all the elements to make it a modern classic and a storytelling staple." --Stephanie Bange, storyteller, children's librarian, and director, Charles and Renate Frydman Educational Resource Center, Wright State University "This clever story is sure to delight all lovers of dragons, books, and libraries. Repetition and refrain make it perfect for reading aloud at story time." --Gale Criswell, former children and teen services consultant, State Library of Louisiana Story time in the library had just come to an end when Max spies something amazing on one of the bookcases. It's a large, speckled egg that with a loud CRACK breaks to reveal a small dragon. But the dragon doesn't stay small for very long because he has a real appetite for books. Max tells his mom, the librarian, and even a policeman, but will anyone believe him before the dragon gobbles up the library? Fresh and bright illustrations bring this story of library adventure to life. A list of Max's "Book Care Tips" completes this fanciful tale for children, librarians, and anyone who has ever been enchanted by the wonders of the library. Details ISBN1589808444 Author Dianne de Las Casas Short Title THERES A DRAGON IN LIB Pages 32 Audience Age 4-7 Publisher Pelican Publishing Company Language English Illustrator Marita Gentry ISBN-10 1589808444 ISBN-13 9781589808447 Media Book Format Hardcover DEWEY E Illustrations Yes Year 2011 Imprint Pelican Publishing Co Place of Publication Gretna, LA Country of Publication United States Audience Children/Juvenile Publication Date 2011-01-18 AU Release Date 2011-01-18 NZ Release Date 2011-01-18 US Release Date 2011-01-18 UK Release Date 2011-01-18 We've got thisAt The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it.With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! 30 DAY RETURN POLICYNo questions asked, 30 day returns! FREE DELIVERYNo matter where you are in the UK, delivery is free. SECURE PAYMENTPeace of mind by paying through PayPal and eBay Buyer Protection TheNile_Item_ID:137406175; , Neu, Festpreisangebot, [LT: FixedPrice], ISBN-13: 9781589808447, EAN: 9781589808447, Publication Year: 2011, Format: Hardcover, Language: English, Book Title: There's a Dragon in the Library, Illustrator: Marita Gentry, Item Height: 279mm, Genre: Children & Young Adults, Humor, Topic: Children & Young Adults, Item Width: 215mm, Number of Pages: 32 Pages, Pelican Publishing Co<

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