Jun. 25, 2006
The Reluctant Dragon
Our most recent read-aloud has been The Reluctant Dragon by Kenneth Grahame. My kids really enjoyed it and it was one of those I wasn't so sure they would like.
It is a small book and it only took us about four nights to read it, but it has no chapters so when I had to draw it to a close each night I met with protests to, "please just finish the chapter." The inside flap says that this book was originally a chapter in Grahame's Dream Days.
It is the story of a boy who stumbles upon a dragon. He is not your typical dragon. He likes to think deeply and gaze out over the Downs. We have also been reading The Story of Ferdinand by Munro Leaf, a long time favorite of ours, and the dragon reminds me a lot of Ferdinand.
Add this read-aloud to your family's reading list for the summer. I think your kids will enjoy it as much as mine did.
Comments
Jun. 25, 2006 - Untitled Comment
Posted by nsremom
Thanks for the tip.
Sometimes I think I must be dreaming when I think about the library. All this is free? Best bargain in town. :)
Jun. 26, 2006 - Untitled Comment
Posted by CandyFoote
Congratulations on winning the history contest!
Way to go!
You are so smart!
Love,
Candy
