There Was an Old Dragon Who Swallowed a Knight
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Board Book · Ages 0–3 · 2015

There Was an Old Dragon Who Swallowed a Knight

By Penny Parker Klostermann, Ben Mantle (Illustrator)

A dragon swallows a kingdom. Can he learn moderation?

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32 pages
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In a whimsical twist on a classic tale, an old dragon devours an entire kingdom, leaving chaos in his wake. As the dragon's appetite grows, so does the hilarity, with each gulp bringing new surprises. Will this gluttonous creature ever find balance, or will the kingdom remain trapped in his belly? Dive into a world of silly characters, vibrant illustrations, and rhymes that burst with humor. Join the adventure and discover if moderation is on the menu for this insatiable dragon.

From the publisher

We all know that “there was an old lady” who swallowed lots of things. Now meet the old dragon who swallows pretty much an entire kingdom! Will he ever learn a little moderation?! This rollicking rhyme is full to bursting with sight gags, silly characters, and plenty of burps! Parents and kids alike will delight in Ben Mantle’s precisely funny illustrations and in Penny Parker Klostermann’s wacky rhymes. “Klostermann’s debut is a rollicking and warped Medieval take on the well-worn cumulative rhyme. Prolific British animator and illustrator Mantle’s expressive and bright cartoon illustrations of the red, horned dragon (and the contents of his stomach) are a perfect match. . . . No matter how many swallowed-fly titles you own, this one belongs on your shelf too.” - Kirkus

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Format
Board book
Pages
32
Reading age
0–3
Audience
Board
Lexile
AD600L
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
~3.9
F&P level
~O
Publication
Published
February 11, 2020
First published
August 4, 2015
Edition
Language
English
Type
Board Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9781984892423

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