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Popcorn Dragon, The

Popcorn Dragon, The 9780688083403
Synopses:Though his hot breath is the envy of all the other animals, a young dragon learns that showing off does not make friends.Though his hot breath is the envy of all the other animals, a young dragon learns that showing off does not make friends.Notes:In this story, Dexter the dragon learns that showing off too much can make you lose friends. But they can be won back.Other Notes:You could hardly blame Dexter, ordinarily a well-behaved young dragon, for showing off when he suddenly found that he could make clouds of smoke. The temptation is irresistible, but Dexter quickly becomes insufferable. First he watches his own reflection in the river in order to admire the smoke. Then he puffs it in the faces of his friends: the zebra, the giraffe, and the elephant. He even blows smoke rings around his own tail to prove how clever he is.Soon Dexter has no friends left. He is a very lonely dragon indeed, until quite by accident he discovers a way his talent can be used to win back his playmates.This wonderful story -- first published in 1953 -- will delight both young readers and their parents, and so will Lisa McCue's appealing new pictures of this lovable show-off.Contributors:--Illustrator: Lisa McCue Other books by Thayer:--Meaning and Action (2nd Ed.) (Paperback)--The Popcorn Dragon (Reissue Hardcover)
9780688083403
  • Title:Popcorn Dragon, The
  • Author:Jane Thayer
  • Publishing House:Harper Collins
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