The Reluctant Dragon

Rating:
Summary: Especially charming... especially rich...
Review: Kenneth Grahame's other wonderful story, retold.
But, this time around, what is especially charming, especially rich,
what makes all the difference is something new: the captivating illustrations.
John Segal's images are much more than simply illustrative additions;
they are a stream of the most beautiful, diminutive, vibrant watercolour paintings.
They make the book.

Mr. Segal's art lends color and life to the story -- and his handwritten
excerpts add a dimensionality and energy to the text -- in a way that you
cannot glean until you have the deliriously gorgeous volume happily in hand.
Perfect.

BTW The story incorporates that ever important, inestimably valuable
moral lesson: things may not be what they first appear to be...
or... what we first (and sometimes erroneously) conclude them to be...
to our happy surprise.

Rating:
Summary: An engaging story of a family who leads a simple, easy life
Review: Robert San Souci expertly retells The Reluctant Dragon: an engaging story of a family who leads a simple, easy life until a fire-breathing dragon moves in. Jack learns the dragon is just a pussycat who would rather read and write than fight knights; but a persistent St. George the Dragon Fighter brings trouble and challenge in this engaging and recommended story of a mock battle and a most unusual friendship.

Rating:
Summary: A classic for all ages.
Review: Thank goodness this classic tale is still available for readers of all ages. The timeless nature of this tale endures. A satisfying tale and delightful ending for everyone.