waterviolite's review against another edition
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.75
mehsi's review against another edition
5.0
I received this book from Netgalley in exchange of an honest review.
I just love books about dragons and magic so of course I had to try this one. Plus, come on that cover is just absolutely WOW. And the Ex: Libris/first page is also just wow and I would love to see that in a physical copy, ah darn it.
I just love books about dragons and magic so of course I had to try this one. Plus, come on that cover is just absolutely WOW. And the Ex: Libris/first page is also just wow and I would love to see that in a physical copy, ah darn it.
left_unsupervised's review against another edition
4.0
There are so many books about unicorns, but I think this is the first one that I have seen that specifically addresses their horns. All I need to know is do you believe in magic like I do?
beckys_book_blog's review against another edition
4.0
This is a beautifully illustrated picture book encouraging children to look after all the plants and animals on our planet. I loved the story of Theodore, the little boy who loved to collect all kinds of different fish. On finding a special little creature (the mermaid) he was desperate to keep her but unfortunately she could only survive and thrive in the ocean. So many children will relate to this story and I would definitely use it in school with Early Years or Key Stage One children. As well as discussing the important messages that come out of the story I could imagine doing some lovely creative artwork using some of the lovely illustrations in the book. Thank you to Frances Lincoln Children's Books and NetGalley for this eARC.
the_lilrunaway's review against another edition
4.0
This one was purely indulgent for me. After reading The Tea Dragon Society last week I was really in the mood for another cute picture book featuring a dragon. This is exactly what I got. Once Upon a Dragon's Fire is an adorable story of friendship and of discovering someone for yourself. It is the story of how dragons got their magical gift and are able to breathe fire.
The illustrations are beautiful and colourful. They are so full of detail that I could have spent a good long time just looking at them and imagining the stories of the people that lived in village. The story itself is very short and aimed at younger children. It would make a good bed time story. It left me feeling all warm and fuzzy inside. I would have loved this book as a kid and I hope I remember it long enough to get a copy for my future kids.
I was sent a copy of Once Upon a Dragon's Fire for free in exchange for an honest review.
The illustrations are beautiful and colourful. They are so full of detail that I could have spent a good long time just looking at them and imagining the stories of the people that lived in village. The story itself is very short and aimed at younger children. It would make a good bed time story. It left me feeling all warm and fuzzy inside. I would have loved this book as a kid and I hope I remember it long enough to get a copy for my future kids.
I was sent a copy of Once Upon a Dragon's Fire for free in exchange for an honest review.
pwbalto's review against another edition
4.0
Reforming the reputation of a dragon - interesting mix of Asian and Scandinavian illustration motifs.
colstada's review against another edition
5.0
Follow this unique fable about how unicorns got their horns and the little girl who helped them along the way. It is so fun to read this story about friendship and magic. My daughter loved it and really enjoyed the wonderfulpictures. This picture book is equal parts fantasy, whimsy, and wonder. I am a big fan of Beatric Blue's stories and illustrations, and this book does not disappoint! Any kids will enjoy this magical tale!
colstada's review against another edition
5.0
This book tells the tale of why dragons breathe fire. Freya and Silas are children who live in a village that has stories about dragons who cause all sorts of bad things to occur. The children decided that enough is enough and decide to confront the dragon. When they do they discover that the dragon isn't at all what they thought. They all become good friends, and in the process, the dragon finds it's fire.
Beatrice Blue is a master at crafting folktales that promote friendship and kindness. Her worlds are fantastically whimsical and perfect for children. The illustrations are amazingly beautiful and unique. I have loved all of her books thus far and this one is another added to that list. Definitely recommend!
Beatrice Blue is a master at crafting folktales that promote friendship and kindness. Her worlds are fantastically whimsical and perfect for children. The illustrations are amazingly beautiful and unique. I have loved all of her books thus far and this one is another added to that list. Definitely recommend!