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Dragon Stew by Steve Smallman, Lee Wildish

lacestow7's review

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4.0

My daughter picked this book out the last time we were at the library, and it was actually really good.

This was a funny story about some bored Vikings trying to find something to do, so they decide to try to make dragon stew.

This was a hilarious, rhyming story that both of my kids enjoyed. The illustrations were colorful, and the story was fun. I’d definitely read this to my kiddos again.

heetlibrarian's review

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3.0

It was kind of cute, I think that mid-elementary students would enjoy the silliness.

saluki's review

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5.0

Gorgeous detailed illustrations with rhyming story perfection.

Bored vickings are on a mission to make Dragon Stew and set off on their quest. Every tot I know has squealed or grinned with delight as they come across a big steaming, gleaming pile of poo!

Even the dragon is sooo posh drinking his tea? with his curling bib and claw/pinkie raised. He tells them that making Dragon Stew is such a nasty thing to do (I imagine him/and speak his lines with a posh accent).

Does he teach them a lesson? He certainly does and it's hilarious. But do they really learn? As many would often say of kids, "Here we go again" while feverishly wiping brow.

kayelletea's review

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36/365

fernthepanda's review

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5.0

Cute illustrations. Great rhyming structure. The 5th star was for the adorable dog in this book. It's just one of those little things that isn't remotely significant to the story, but was probably my favorite part.
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