After a day of bickering with her sister, might a magical journey on a dragon’s back show a girl the path to peace and reconciliation? This rhythmically written, beautifully illustrated picture book is a celebration of imagination, of kindness, and of dragons.Tired from sister squabbles, a dragon-loving child slips into sleep. Soon a dragon just the right size whirs through her window to invite her on a flight into the enchanting night. They soar to a Secret Gathering where dragons carrying children from all around the world fill the sky. There are dragons. There is dancing. There are wishes. And is that her sister over there? Could they share the same wish?
On sale: January 28, 2025
Age: 4-8 years
Grade: Preschool - 3
Page count: 32 Pages
ISBN: 9781662602061
Reading level: Lexile: AD550L
Roni Schotter is the award-winning author of thirty books for children, including such popular picture books as
Nothing Ever Happens on 90th Street,
Dreamland, and
The Boy Who Loved Words. Ms. Schotter received the National Jewish Book Award for
Hanukkah!; and
Dreamland was an Honor Book for the Irma Simonton Black Award by Bank Street College of Education.
Khoa Le is an illustrator, graphic designer, painter, and writer. She has illustrated several award-winning children’s books, four of which she also wrote. Her artwork has been featured in numerous exhibitions in Vietnam, Hong Kong, Singapore, and Korea.
"The starry, jewel-toned illustrations sparkle, creating a dreamy nighttime environment filled with fantastical dragons. Strong shapes and lines combine with the thoughtful use of negative space. Repetition of the word
imagine punctuates the narrative, clearly written to emphasize the importance of harmony. Whimsical touches—message-bearing comets, stars that taste like marshmallows—add a dash of fun... enlivened by vibrant illustrations—and plenty of dragons."—
Kirkus Reviews
"An imaginative nighttime rendezvous that delivers lessons in cooperation and conflict resolution."—
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