Title: George and the Dragon
Written & Illustrated By: Chris Wormell
Publisher, year: Random House Childs 2006
Suitable For: ages 4-8
Themes/Topics: dragons, fear, princesses
Brief Synopsis: Far, far away in the high, high mountains in
a deep, deep valley in a dark, dark cave - there lived a mighty dragon. He was
an awesome and frightening creature, terrorizing whole armies, destroying
castles, demolishing forests and kidnapping princesses. But this mighty dragon
had a deep, dark secret...he’s afraid of mice. Then a mouse (George) moves in
next door.
Links To Resources and ideas for use in the classroom:
- draw your own dragon
- make a tissue paper dragon
- write your own dragon story following the simple pattern of this book. What’s YOUR dragon afraid of?
- write about a page or illustration you love and have students guess which page you are referring to
Why I Like This Book:
The illustrations are completely amazing. I’ve been teaching the kids
about the classic looking dragons and this one is so beautiful. Each page has
only a few words so any of my kids can read it, but also it allows us to really
focus on the illustrations and the simple story. It is a perfect mentor text
for writing because there is an easily definable beginning, middle, and end, as
well as a problem and a solution. The characterization is rich and the reader
must use inference skill. This is a perfect book for showing kids that good
writing does not need to be complex.
The cover is beautiful! I'll be checking this one out, dragons are my favorite mythical creature. Thank you!
ReplyDeleteThis book sounds hilarious! I wonder how George felt about moving next door to his new neighbor. ;)
ReplyDeleteI'm adding this to my summer reading list! I feel so poorly for my first graders who won't get to enjoy it this year!! ;)
ReplyDeleteJenny
Owl Things First
It's a good one. You should totally keep it in your mind for next year!
DeleteI love dragon books, too. I'm going to look for this one! Thanks, Kimberley.
ReplyDelete❀Barbara❀
Grade ONEderful
Ruby Slippers Blog Designs
Kimberley...what a wonderful book choice for PPBF! And I love your activities...will make a note of this for school visits next year...sounds like a great book for learning to get along with others. :)
ReplyDeleteActually it's not about getting along at all! The dragon is so scared of the mouse that he drops the princess he's about to eat and she lets him move into the castle with her. I think it's more about how everyone has a weakness. ;)
DeleteThe cover looks nice nd the story sounds like one my toddler will enjoy.
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