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deschatjes's review against another edition
4.0
Cute and subtle way of introducing table / dining manner to young children through greatly exaggerated situations and fun drawings.
musingswithmiranda's review against another edition
Read with my students for our reading challenge
plannerandpaper's review against another edition
5.0
An advanced copy of this book was provided by the publisher and NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. What a cute book! Now, my kids are older, 13 and 9, but I still wanted to read this book as I have a 3 year old nephew who spends a couple of days a week at the house with us while his parents are at work. He LOVED it! The pictures and the rhyming text had him giggling throughout the book.
The way the story is told about why it's not a good idea to take your dragon to dinner and then how to teach your dragon, and maybe yourself, how to have nice table manners. It's perfect for kids aged 3-9 and of course, for adults who are suckers for a good picture book! As cute as the rhyming text was and the "moral to the story", the pictures stole the show. This just may be on everyone's Christmas list this year; big and little kids a like because the pictures are that stunning!
The way the story is told about why it's not a good idea to take your dragon to dinner and then how to teach your dragon, and maybe yourself, how to have nice table manners. It's perfect for kids aged 3-9 and of course, for adults who are suckers for a good picture book! As cute as the rhyming text was and the "moral to the story", the pictures stole the show. This just may be on everyone's Christmas list this year; big and little kids a like because the pictures are that stunning!
owlyreadsalot's review against another edition
4.0
This was such a cute book. It's a great way to talk about table manners and being respectful of those around us. I loved how dragons were added to give it an extra charming touch, adding more to this well written story.
My daughter decided that after reading this book and going through every scenario with me she wanted to read it all over again. I knew it was going to be one that she would enjoy reading often. She talked with me about all the things that went on, the wrongs and what was the right thing to do, how funny it was when the dragons didn't realize they were making a mess. She was very much into this story, and really liked when the dragon was able to go back out again.
I found that it moved along easily and the illustrations made it so much fun. It wasn't over the top, adding just the right amount for a child to understand the meaning behind it all and the want to help out the dragons become more mindful of their manners. It was just the right amount, not too long and not too short. I especially enjoyed the part where they were able to make a meal together and have fun with it while learning the proper etiquette of dining out.
This will definitely be one I add to my daughter's collection once it is out. I am also looking forward to checking out more books written by Julie Gassman.
***I received this copy from Picture Windows Book via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are my own.***
My daughter decided that after reading this book and going through every scenario with me she wanted to read it all over again. I knew it was going to be one that she would enjoy reading often. She talked with me about all the things that went on, the wrongs and what was the right thing to do, how funny it was when the dragons didn't realize they were making a mess. She was very much into this story, and really liked when the dragon was able to go back out again.
I found that it moved along easily and the illustrations made it so much fun. It wasn't over the top, adding just the right amount for a child to understand the meaning behind it all and the want to help out the dragons become more mindful of their manners. It was just the right amount, not too long and not too short. I especially enjoyed the part where they were able to make a meal together and have fun with it while learning the proper etiquette of dining out.
This will definitely be one I add to my daughter's collection once it is out. I am also looking forward to checking out more books written by Julie Gassman.
***I received this copy from Picture Windows Book via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are my own.***
ljrinaldi's review against another edition
4.0
If you are of a certain age you would remember the books called What do you say dear and What do you do dear . They were, at least my generation's books that told you, with humor, how to handle situations, and how to use manors. For my mother's generation, there was Goops and how to be them
My point is that there has to be a way to tell kids, with humor, the right way to act in society. This might not be the book that this generation uses, but it could be. It uses humor, which is important to getting the idea across, because manor should be logical, but they aren't always to a child. Besides, dragons. Who doesn't love dragons.
Thanks to Netgalley for making this book available for an honest review.
My point is that there has to be a way to tell kids, with humor, the right way to act in society. This might not be the book that this generation uses, but it could be. It uses humor, which is important to getting the idea across, because manor should be logical, but they aren't always to a child. Besides, dragons. Who doesn't love dragons.
Thanks to Netgalley for making this book available for an honest review.
mckenzierichardson's review against another edition
4.0
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A hilarious book about taking your dragon to a restaurant and all of the trouble that ensues.
Very funny and entertaining. A perfect book for dragon-lovers and those fascinated with slightly gross things like messy eating and nose picking.
I loved the illustrations. They are all very fun and colorful. Very well done.
This is a fantastic book. I just found [b: Do Not Bring Your Dragon to the Library|29065122|Do Not Bring Your Dragon to the Library|Julie Gassman|https://images.gr-assets.com/books/1458251898s/29065122.jpg|49286020] (ironically enough at the library) this week and am very excited to read it.
Awesome series. I hope this is one that continues.
A hilarious book about taking your dragon to a restaurant and all of the trouble that ensues.
Very funny and entertaining. A perfect book for dragon-lovers and those fascinated with slightly gross things like messy eating and nose picking.
I loved the illustrations. They are all very fun and colorful. Very well done.
This is a fantastic book. I just found [b: Do Not Bring Your Dragon to the Library|29065122|Do Not Bring Your Dragon to the Library|Julie Gassman|https://images.gr-assets.com/books/1458251898s/29065122.jpg|49286020] (ironically enough at the library) this week and am very excited to read it.
Awesome series. I hope this is one that continues.
kittykult's review against another edition
4.0
Do Not Take Your Dragon to Dinner discusses how difficult it is to teach your pet dragon table manners. The bad table manners are typical behaviors children engage in, so this can be used as a learning opportunity as well to help them realize what they should be doing at a restaurant or the kitchen table. The story remains me of If You Give a Mouse a Cookie and No Pirates in the Library and I love that it depicts different cultures and races because diversity is always great to have in a children's story. The illustrations are funny and colorful.
Note: I received a free copy of this book from NetGalley. I was not compensated in any other fashion for the review and the opinions reflected below are entirely my own. Special thanks to the publisher and author for providing the copy.
Note: I received a free copy of this book from NetGalley. I was not compensated in any other fashion for the review and the opinions reflected below are entirely my own. Special thanks to the publisher and author for providing the copy.
ssejig's review against another edition
5.0
I am really enjoying Gassman/Elkerton collaborations. The stories are fun, the illustrations brightly colored and engaging. In a previous book, we learned why it was not a good idea to take your dragon to the library. Here, we find out why taking a dragon to dinner might not be a good idea. There is a nice suggestion of starting at home where the dragon can help cook dinner and practice manners before they can go out for dinner.
Can't wait for the next one.
Can't wait for the next one.