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Dragons Love Tacos
by
Adam Rubin,
Daniel Salmieri (Goodreads Author)
This scrumptious read-aloud has a whole lot of kick!
Dragons love tacos. They love chicken tacos, beef tacos, great big tacos, and teeny tiny tacos. So if you want to lure a bunch of dragons to your party, you should definitely serve tacos. Buckets and buckets of tacos. Unfortunately, where there are tacos, there is also salsa. And if a dragon accidentally eats spicy salsa...more
Dragons love tacos. They love chicken tacos, beef tacos, great big tacos, and teeny tiny tacos. So if you want to lure a bunch of dragons to your party, you should definitely serve tacos. Buckets and buckets of tacos. Unfortunately, where there are tacos, there is also salsa. And if a dragon accidentally eats spicy salsa...more
Hardcover, 40 pages
Published
June 14th 2012
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[1. Dragons--Fiction. 2. Tacos--Fiction. 3. Food habits--Fiction. 4. Humorous stories.]
Summary: Explores the love dragons have for tacos, and the dangers of feeding them anything with spicy salsa.
Boy, does it ever. Bright, cheerful illustrations of dragons and tacos. Tacos are just comedy gold, folks, and pair them dragons who like costume parties and play charades and eat at Taco Cave and you've got a winner.
It will probably also really make you want a taco.
Summary: Explores the love dragons have for tacos, and the dangers of feeding them anything with spicy salsa.
Boy, does it ever. Bright, cheerful illustrations of dragons and tacos. Tacos are just comedy gold, folks, and pair them dragons who like costume parties and play charades and eat at Taco Cave and you've got a winner.
It will probably also really make you want a taco.
Dragons Love Tacos by Adam Rubin is a humourous book and I enjoyed it. It is about
This book teaches us that dragons love tacos-and also what the proper taco etiquette is when it comes to actually feeding them to a dragon. It starts off with a rather comic looking kid (at least, I think it’s a kid) and his dog, looking rather surprised as the narrator asks “Hey kid! Did you know that dragons love tacos?” Right off the bat, this engages readers and gets us curious, but there’s more surprises on t...more
This book teaches us that dragons love tacos-and also what the proper taco etiquette is when it comes to actually feeding them to a dragon. It starts off with a rather comic looking kid (at least, I think it’s a kid) and his dog, looking rather surprised as the narrator asks “Hey kid! Did you know that dragons love tacos?” Right off the bat, this engages readers and gets us curious, but there’s more surprises on t...more
I wouldn't say this is the best book in the world, but it is probably the best book on dragons loving tacos.
The illustrations are adorable. And the premise is cute -- dragons love tacos! And taco parties! We never actually find out WHY dragons love tacos, despite the question being asked. I guess the awesomeness of tacos is so obvious that the question doesn't need an answer.
But, whatever you do, don't feed them spicy salsa! The spicy salsa thing is actually what makes me hesitant to say that th...more
The illustrations are adorable. And the premise is cute -- dragons love tacos! And taco parties! We never actually find out WHY dragons love tacos, despite the question being asked. I guess the awesomeness of tacos is so obvious that the question doesn't need an answer.
But, whatever you do, don't feed them spicy salsa! The spicy salsa thing is actually what makes me hesitant to say that th...more
“Dragons Love Tacos” is about kids who throw a party. To lure the dragons to the party, they must serve tacos because dragons love tacos. The things about tacos though, is that when there is tacos, there is normally salsa. Salsa is fine, but when spicy salsa is not good. If a dragon eats spicy salsa chaos sets in. Dragons’ mouths are already hot and when you add spicy salsa. You do not even want to know what will happen.
This is a fun book for young kids. Dragons are fascinating, and that grabs...more
This is a fun book for young kids. Dragons are fascinating, and that grabs...more
Perfect for preschool storytime... or for anyone who loves 1) dragons and 2) tacos.
Dragons love tacos is narrated by an invisible lecturer who tells a dragon-loving little boy and his dog, Kodi, all about how dragons LOVE tacos. They love tacos, and they love parties... so much so that they visit Taco Cave (Taco Bell for Dragons) all the time. If the little boy wants to throw a party, he's instructed to BE CAREFUL... make lots of tacos, but DO NOT give the dragons salsa. They don't like spicy f...more
Dragons love tacos is narrated by an invisible lecturer who tells a dragon-loving little boy and his dog, Kodi, all about how dragons LOVE tacos. They love tacos, and they love parties... so much so that they visit Taco Cave (Taco Bell for Dragons) all the time. If the little boy wants to throw a party, he's instructed to BE CAREFUL... make lots of tacos, but DO NOT give the dragons salsa. They don't like spicy f...more
One boy learns that dragons love tacos. At one point the question is asked “Hey dragon, why do you guys love tacos so much?” But there is no answer given. Apparently dragons love tacos because they just do. So the boy goes out of his way to make a whole bunch of tacos for the dragons—to have a taco party. But dragons do not like spicy salsa…so he has to stay away from that. Although that is easier said than done. The “totally mild salsa” has some spicy jalapeno peppers in it…so the dragons end u...more
These dragons love to party, and boy, are they are ever enthusiastic about eating tacos! But it's up to the host of the party to make sure the guests don't accidentally ingest anything spicy. In this story, an unfortunate mistake is made and chaos ensues. Luckily, these dragons are kind enough to help their host clean up the mess.
Dragons Love Tacos is a cute book with an amusing storyline. The illustrations have that slight touch of goofy kids love, and there's a lot to look at on each page. It'...more
Dragons Love Tacos is a cute book with an amusing storyline. The illustrations have that slight touch of goofy kids love, and there's a lot to look at on each page. It'...more
Dragons Love Tacos' by Adam Rubin and illustrated by Daniel Salmieri is a picture book for younger readers.
The absurd story is about how much dragons love tacos. They love taco parties but with a caveat: no spicy salsa.
Apparently, dragons hate spicy salsa.
Obviously, the reader finds out exactly what happens when dragons eat spicy salsa with their tacos -- and it's not a pretty picture.
But as it turns out, dragons are really good guys. Who knew?
The story is a simple one but cleverly told and crea...more
The absurd story is about how much dragons love tacos. They love taco parties but with a caveat: no spicy salsa.
Apparently, dragons hate spicy salsa.
Obviously, the reader finds out exactly what happens when dragons eat spicy salsa with their tacos -- and it's not a pretty picture.
But as it turns out, dragons are really good guys. Who knew?
The story is a simple one but cleverly told and crea...more
I read this in an airport bookstore that allowed people to sit and read books. They even had a little children's area with a decent mix of picture books, juvie novels and nonfiction. Children's books: What you give the kids when the call to turn off all electronic devices is made!
This book is a non-story about how much dragons love tacos and why you shouldn't give them spicy salsa.
I like books that ask audience questions and don't necessarily answer them. This is one of those that leaves room f...more
This book is a non-story about how much dragons love tacos and why you shouldn't give them spicy salsa.
I like books that ask audience questions and don't necessarily answer them. This is one of those that leaves room f...more
“Dragons Love Tacos” is about a boy who discovers that dragons love tacos. They thoroughly enjoy Taco parties, but absolutely no salsa. The boy asks the dragons multiple times why they like tacos yet despise salsa, but there’s never really a given answer. The story leaves the reader wondering why dragons can’t eat salsa up until the very end. The boy plans a fun taco party for the dragons, but failed to read the label on the salsa container. He accidentally feeds salsa to the dragons, resulting...more
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Bought this for Tim last year--it's amazing. Every taco lover should have a copy.
Who knew that dragons are exceptionally fond of tacos but avoid spicy salsa. Unfortunately, a boy in the book carefully plans a taco party with no spiciness but fails to read the fine print on the mild salsa container until it’s too late. Despite his attempts to stop them from chomping on the tacos, the dragons chow down on salsa containing spicy jalapeno peppers, and their fiery breaths destroy his house. This amusing fantasy tale and its watercolor, gouache, and color pencil illustrations migh...more
Age: Preschool - 2nd grade
A disjointed read, but that is the appeal for distracted readers and listeners. Very funny, built up ending.
"Dragons love tacos. They love chicken tacos, beef tacos, great big tacos, and teeny tiny tacos. So if you want to lure a bunch of dragons to your party, you should definitely serve tacos. Buckets and buckets of tacos. Unfortunately, where there are tacos, there is also salsa. And if a dragon accidentally eats spicy salsa . . . oh, boy. You're in red-hot trouble"...more
A disjointed read, but that is the appeal for distracted readers and listeners. Very funny, built up ending.
"Dragons love tacos. They love chicken tacos, beef tacos, great big tacos, and teeny tiny tacos. So if you want to lure a bunch of dragons to your party, you should definitely serve tacos. Buckets and buckets of tacos. Unfortunately, where there are tacos, there is also salsa. And if a dragon accidentally eats spicy salsa . . . oh, boy. You're in red-hot trouble"...more
Dragons Love Tacos. This book is a really fun book to read with kids. They laugh the whole time you read this funny story to them, and you just might find yourself reading with them. This book starts out with the author telling this boy about dragons and what they like to do. It is a fun book and takes you through what goes into a taco and what dragons like and don't like. I would recommend this book to kids that are having trouble eating tacos. It is also just a fun book to read with kids in yo...more
4.5
I really, really enjoyed this book. It ended a little abruptly, but fans of dragons, tacos, or dragons and tacos will not find this disappointing. Told from the perspective of a little boy with a dog, the story is simple, clear, and fun. It's the type of book you can read to a younger child to get them excited about trying different kinds of foods. I also particularly liked the little message about reading the fine print. That's an important lesson for little kids, and many adults.
Highly reco...more
I really, really enjoyed this book. It ended a little abruptly, but fans of dragons, tacos, or dragons and tacos will not find this disappointing. Told from the perspective of a little boy with a dog, the story is simple, clear, and fun. It's the type of book you can read to a younger child to get them excited about trying different kinds of foods. I also particularly liked the little message about reading the fine print. That's an important lesson for little kids, and many adults.
Highly reco...more
Dragons Love Tacos by Adam Rubin, illustrated by Daniel Salmieri tells of a dragon-loving kid who learns that dragons love tacos and parties, so he hosts a Taco Party for Dragons at his house. He also trys to avoid serving any spicy salsa, as he was told. But what will happen if he doesn't read the slasa's food label and ingredient list carefully?
Rubin's illustrations were created with watercolor, gouache and color pencils. The "real" dragons pictured are cartoony, though some others shown on po...more
Rubin's illustrations were created with watercolor, gouache and color pencils. The "real" dragons pictured are cartoony, though some others shown on po...more
Sep 10, 2012
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I also read this book and I thought it was really funny. I am sure that children reading this book would find it funny as well. It basically shows that dragons love tacos! But along with tacos comes salsa, and this makes dragons go crazy! Children know that dragons are not real, so they don't have to worry about this in actual life, hopefully! All the cartoons in this book are bright so it shows a lot of bright colors and that is what children like! I think the illustrations are awesome too.
I totally get this book. I may not be a dragon enthusiast myself, but I'm married to one. And we both love tacos. Who doesn't?
Personally I felt a little conflicted that the dragons seriously don't like spicy salsa because, me? I adore spicy salsa! And reallypeople -er, I mean, really dragons, jalapenos are not that spicy. Oh well.
The text is funny, the boy and dog's skeptical expressions at hearing that dragons love tacos is hilarious. Dragons. Tacos. Classic.
Personally I felt a little conflicted that the dragons seriously don't like spicy salsa because, me? I adore spicy salsa! And really
The text is funny, the boy and dog's skeptical expressions at hearing that dragons love tacos is hilarious. Dragons. Tacos. Classic.
This book is hilarious. I actually laughed out loud a few times flipping through it, and I think preschoolers will enjoy it too. Especially in Texas! Where we have lots of tacos.
This book has lots of interesting splatter-paint looking textured backgrounds. The drawings and whimsical without being cute-sy, and fit the text really well.
I would love to do this as a storytime book for preschoolers or older kids. Toddlers would probably miss the humor, but who knows?
This book has lots of interesting splatter-paint looking textured backgrounds. The drawings and whimsical without being cute-sy, and fit the text really well.
I would love to do this as a storytime book for preschoolers or older kids. Toddlers would probably miss the humor, but who knows?
Dragons Love Tacos is a conversational, in the best possible way, picture book about the relationship between a dragon and his or her tacos. Did you realize that dragons love tacos? Because they do. They also like mild toppings and remember to never, EVER, give a dragon spicy salsa or peppers on their tacos because it will make them sneeze fire. My pre-schoolers LOVED this book at storytime -- it took several tries to get them to stop laughing. And that's an A+ in my book.
The illustrations are a...more
The illustrations are a...more
Who knew that dragons love tacos so much?! Dragons love all kinds of tacos but it turns out that spicy toppings should be completely avoided. Spicy toppings cause dragons to breathe fire and as our young hero discovers, they could accidentally burn down your house.
A perfect, fun read aloud for grades 1 - 3. Recommended for taco lovers everywhere. I do wish, however, that vegetarian tacos were included in the list of kinds of tacos that dragons love.
A perfect, fun read aloud for grades 1 - 3. Recommended for taco lovers everywhere. I do wish, however, that vegetarian tacos were included in the list of kinds of tacos that dragons love.
I am always amazed at what stories authors write, and this is a recent silly one that is quite fun, has a great story line with suspense. While those dragons love tacos, even taco parties, the storyteller warns that one mustn’t ever give them hot salsa. There is the reader’s challenge, to discover just what happens when a mistake is made. It’s a book that will have you and the children with whom you’re reading laughing and wanting to read it again.
Dragons Love Tacos is an unusual, clever picture book with a hipster sensibility.
Parents and teachers will have to decide for themselves whether the book's cleverness outweighs the storyline that celebrates consuming mass quantities of a food that often contains a lot of fat and calories.
Veg*n parents note: While your children no doubt enjoy many types of veggie tacos, only beef and chicken tacos are mentioned in this book.
Parents and teachers will have to decide for themselves whether the book's cleverness outweighs the storyline that celebrates consuming mass quantities of a food that often contains a lot of fat and calories.
Veg*n parents note: While your children no doubt enjoy many types of veggie tacos, only beef and chicken tacos are mentioned in this book.
This book came very very highly recommended by my daughter, who (like her siblings and parents) knows a good book when she meets one. The important things to know are 1) if you want to make friends with dragons "tacos are key"; 2) dragons' delicate constitutions cannot tolerate spicy salsa.
The language and illustrations are happy and quirky. Read this aloud to your favorite kids, and, as a treat, read it to yourself.
The language and illustrations are happy and quirky. Read this aloud to your favorite kids, and, as a treat, read it to yourself.
I love the utter absurdity of this book. Who knew that dragons loved tacos so much? And the page after the dragons accidentally eat the tacos topped with salsa that has extra spicy bits... priceless. I read this story at the beginning of a Dragon Taco children's event, which featured a guest appearance by a pet bearded dragon and a make-your-own-taco lunch and the kids & parents agreed it was the best program ever.
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There is nothing not outstanding about this book. From the tacos, to the dragons, to the dragons loving tacos, to the tacos being eaten by the dragons, to the kid (hey, kid!) throwing the taco party for the dragons. Whimsical, with expressive illustrations and visual gags, easy and fun to read. My toddler loves the repetition of certain key words (like DRAGONS and TACOS) that make it fun to read together.
I thought Dragons Love Tacos was very fun, very silly, a bit predictable but mostly enjoyable! A boy who loves dragons just knows that dragons love, love, love tacos, and if they love anything more than tacos, it's a taco-eating party thrown just for them. But he also knows that dragons HATE spicy salsa, and that spicy salsa hates them. The spicy heat leads to disastrous tummy troubles...
As the title indicates, dragons love tacos. But if you are planning a taco party with dragons as guests there are important instructions to follow or there may be some dire consequences. For one thing, dragons hate spicy salsa! The author illustrator team of Adam Rubin and Daniel Salmieri, who collaborated on "Those Darn Squirrels", create another laugh out loud hit.
Reviewed by Reviewer 19.
Reviewed by Reviewer 19.
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