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Albie's trip to the library soon turns into a fun adventure with his new knightly friend. On their way to find some dragons they meet trolls, bears and a mysterious many-headed monster. Going to the library has never been so much fun!
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First published December 23, 2013
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Caryl Hart
111 books43 followersCaryl Hart is an award-winning children’s author who writes picture books and young fiction.
She lives in Sheffield, England with her family and loves running, walking, cafes and snuggling. Her favourite place is the library because it's warm and full of books.
Caryl runs creative literacy workshops in schools, libraries and for festivals. Find out more on her website: www.carylhart.com
She lives in Sheffield, England with her family and loves running, walking, cafes and snuggling. Her favourite place is the library because it's warm and full of books.
Caryl runs creative literacy workshops in schools, libraries and for festivals. Find out more on her website: www.carylhart.com
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April 21, 2022
EXCERPT: 'Are you going dragon hunting?' I ask.
'I want to,' says the knight. 'But my brothers say I'm too small, so I'm just reading about them instead.'
'Well, two small knights are easily as good as one big one,' I say. 'Let's go together.'
ABOUT 'HOW TO CATCH A DRAGON': Albie's visit to the library quickly turns into an amazing adventure when he makes a new Knightly friend among the bookshelves.
The brave friends set off on a daring quest where they meet trolls, bears, and a mysterious many headed monster . . . but will they be able to catch a dragon?
MINE AND LUKE'S THOUGHTS: An excellent read! There are so many topics for discussion in this beautifully illustrated book from the creators of the award winning How to Grow a Dinosaur.
The story itself is delightful. Luke loved that the library Albie visits is in a castle and that Sir Cuthbert Clinkety-Clanks horse found a book about carrots.
There is lots to talk about as you read, such as facing your fears, looking after one another, and not killing things because they frighten you.
The illustrations are bright, colourful and detailed. We kept saying, 'Oh, look at that.....'
A definite winner!
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
THE AUTHOR: Caryl Hart is an award-winning children’s author who writes picture books and young fiction.
She lives in Sheffield, England with her family and loves running, walking, cafes and snuggling. Her favourite place is the library because it's warm and full of books.
Caryl runs creative literacy workshops in schools, libraries and for festivals.
DISCLOSURE: Luke owns this copy of How to Catch a Dragon by Caryl Hart, illustrated by Ed Eaves, and published by Simon & Schuster UK.
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'I want to,' says the knight. 'But my brothers say I'm too small, so I'm just reading about them instead.'
'Well, two small knights are easily as good as one big one,' I say. 'Let's go together.'
ABOUT 'HOW TO CATCH A DRAGON': Albie's visit to the library quickly turns into an amazing adventure when he makes a new Knightly friend among the bookshelves.
The brave friends set off on a daring quest where they meet trolls, bears, and a mysterious many headed monster . . . but will they be able to catch a dragon?
MINE AND LUKE'S THOUGHTS: An excellent read! There are so many topics for discussion in this beautifully illustrated book from the creators of the award winning How to Grow a Dinosaur.
The story itself is delightful. Luke loved that the library Albie visits is in a castle and that Sir Cuthbert Clinkety-Clanks horse found a book about carrots.
There is lots to talk about as you read, such as facing your fears, looking after one another, and not killing things because they frighten you.
The illustrations are bright, colourful and detailed. We kept saying, 'Oh, look at that.....'
A definite winner!
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
THE AUTHOR: Caryl Hart is an award-winning children’s author who writes picture books and young fiction.
She lives in Sheffield, England with her family and loves running, walking, cafes and snuggling. Her favourite place is the library because it's warm and full of books.
Caryl runs creative literacy workshops in schools, libraries and for festivals.
DISCLOSURE: Luke owns this copy of How to Catch a Dragon by Caryl Hart, illustrated by Ed Eaves, and published by Simon & Schuster UK.
https://sandysbookaday.wordpress.com/...
November 7, 2018
A boy with a big imagination! Good example of creative story telling and writing for young children.
January 18, 2021
The story was cute for kids. I recommend you buy this books for yours. Or any child.
April 28, 2021
الفی و شکار اژدها
September 25, 2022
نام کتاب: الفی و شکار اژدها
اژدها از موجودات مورد علاقه پسرهای کوچک است. در این کتاب الفی که با مادرش به کتابخانه رفته، با یک شوالیه اشنا شده و در انجا همراه او به شکار اژدها می رود!خطرهای زیادی در مسیرشان وجود دارد که با راه حل های ساده ای مثل غلغلک، ساندویچ اُخم مرغ و ... از انها نجات می یابند😁
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اژدها از موجودات مورد علاقه پسرهای کوچک است. در این کتاب الفی که با مادرش به کتابخانه رفته، با یک شوالیه اشنا شده و در انجا همراه او به شکار اژدها می رود!خطرهای زیادی در مسیرشان وجود دارد که با راه حل های ساده ای مثل غلغلک، ساندویچ اُخم مرغ و ... از انها نجات می یابند😁
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July 5, 2018
A book I just didn't understand. Were they in the library the entire time and it was all in his imagination? Totally unclear.
December 27, 2019
I love the imagination within this book and the meaning that books really can take you anywhere. The illustrations are wonderful and really invite the reader in.
January 12, 2024
slayed
May 12, 2024
Omg, the cutest book, very creative and fun for adults and kids. Beautiful illustrations.
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February 18, 2014Reviewed by author, Liss Norton, for www.serendipityreviews.co.uk.
Albie's trip to the library with Mum isn't quite what he was expecting in this picture book. Instead of sitting quietly and drawing a dragon for his homework, he finds himself caught up in a fantasy adventure with a young knight.
There's danger along the way as Albie and Sir Cuthbert Clinkety-Clank set off on horseback to find a dragon. They meet a grizzly bear and a hungry troll, and then there's that monster in the cave … Fortunately nothing is quite what it seems and everything turns out happily in the end – although it looks as though there might be a problem with the car wash on the way home! But perhaps that's another story…
This book is bursting with detailed and highly colourful illustrations. There are a couple of picture clues to spot which might help you guess what's coming next and the troll's slightly bonkers language is brilliant. A fun book for young children.
Albie's trip to the library with Mum isn't quite what he was expecting in this picture book. Instead of sitting quietly and drawing a dragon for his homework, he finds himself caught up in a fantasy adventure with a young knight.
There's danger along the way as Albie and Sir Cuthbert Clinkety-Clank set off on horseback to find a dragon. They meet a grizzly bear and a hungry troll, and then there's that monster in the cave … Fortunately nothing is quite what it seems and everything turns out happily in the end – although it looks as though there might be a problem with the car wash on the way home! But perhaps that's another story…
This book is bursting with detailed and highly colourful illustrations. There are a couple of picture clues to spot which might help you guess what's coming next and the troll's slightly bonkers language is brilliant. A fun book for young children.
August 16, 2015
This is among the best storybooks my son and I have read in a while. The illustrations are amazing and the story is very cute and sweet. We really loved it and would read it again.
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