The Night Dragon

by Naomi Howarth

Naomi Howarth is back with another beautiful and inspiring picture book sure to become an instant favourite for children everywhere. Follow the heartwarming story of Maud the dragon and discover how she finds the courage to be different.
 
“I wish I could fly, and breathe fire, and fill the sky with great grey, sooty clouds,” Maud said to her friend, Mouse.

Maud is picked on by the other dragons, so stays cooped up in her cave, sad and lonely. But when the chance comes, will her friend Mouse help her pluck up the courage to fly?
 
A touching and beautiful picture book about individuality and friendship from Naomi Howarth, whose first book The Crow's Tale was shortlisted for the Waterstones Children's Book Prize.
 
The perfect bedtime read for parents and children everywhere that will help readers young and old learn that being a little bit different is a wonderful thing.

• ISBN13: 9781786031037
• Publish Date: 2 August 2018
• Publish Status: Out of Print
• Out of Print: 9 February 2021
• Publish Country: GB
• Publisher: Frances Lincoln Publishers Ltd
• Imprint: Frances Lincoln Children's Books
• Edition: First Edition, Illustrated Edition
• Format: Hardcover
• Pages: 32
• Language: English

Reviews

[annieb123]

Originally published on my blog: Nonstop Reader.

The Night Dragon by Naomi Howarth is a beautifully illustrated story for young readers (4-7 years). Written by Naomi Howarth and published by Quarto - Frances Lincoln with an anticipated release date 7th August, 2018, it's 32 pages and available in hardback format.

This is a gently written fable with an uplifting and encouraging message. The themes of friendship, teamwork, believing in oneself and encouragement are supported by the artist/author's exquisitely detailed whimsical art.

I adored this book. This will make a really wonderful bedtime story or reading circle book for preschool to second grade. The prose is sweet and simple. Mouse is Maud the dragon's best friend, cheerleader and partner.

Five stars. Just lovely!

Disclosure: I received an ARC at no cost from the author/publisher for review purposes