King Jack and the Dragon
by Peter Bently
Illustrated by Helen Oxenbury
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About This Book
Jack, Zack, and Caspar build a castle fort and spend the day battling imaginary dragons and beasts. But as evening falls and "giants" (their parents) carry away his friends one by one, King Jack must face the night creatures alone - until he's scooped up and carried home to bed too.
Why We Love This
Helen Oxenbury's illustrations are gorgeous, and the way imaginative play gently transitions into bedtime is so true to life - a perfect end-of-day read.
Themes
AdventureCastle/ DragonFamilyFriendshipImagination
Seasons
FallSummer
