Book Thoughts: The Reluctant Dragon (Grahame)

book thoughts on The Reluctant Dragon by Kenneth Grahame | keenlykept.com
  • through delightful prose, a boy, a dragon, and a knight become better acquainted
  • to please the town, a fight is put on by the knight and dragon with a satisfying result
  • language: x1 L*rd
  • convo: wine implied once

Type: long picture book
Ages: 5+
Author: Kenneth Grahame
Illustrator: Michael Hague (varies–many editions)

This makes book lists for a reason. It’s a practically perfect fairy tale that is a hoot to read aloud. Get your voices ready for different characters (don’t worry if your country Englishman sounds more like a man from Alabama, ha) and read it with dramatic boldness. It’s sure to captivate your little ones.

The age minimum above is quite flexible, depending on your unique situation. It’s mostly due to the length and older vocabulary. If you’d like to check it out before buying, it’s in the public domain (here). Enjoy!

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