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mehsi's review against another edition
1.0
Normally I love Emily Gravett's books, but sadly this wasn't one of them. :(
It started off quite fun though, even before the book truly started you had a part that let up to it (though I did have a big of laugh that someone ripped the cardindex card so they could see under it (because it hid part of the book), normally I don't like vandalism, but come on Library, you know there is something under there, then just make the card the way you sometimes do, flippable (still stuck to the book, but now you can look under the card)), now back to the book. I wouldn't mind if more books would do it like this. :)
But then the story really starts, and at first I liked the dragon, but then I just wanted him to shut up because he became so annoying. :| Yes, storytime is fun, but do you have to do a tantrum when someone thinks you should just go to bed already, and no, we are not going to read the story again. I guess I could have seen it coming given the name of the book, but even then, I still hoped for a bit of a better ending. What the dragon did to the book? Just because he wanted to keep going? Nah, bad bad move there. No adults to tell him off for doing that, or being such a whiny little brat? Too bad. It would have made the story better.
I do have to say I loved the art and how the dragons were drawn. I also did like that the backcover had a burn hole in it (Though it seem that my library still has a thing or two to learn about taping the cover images on the right spot. :D).
All in all, I had expected more of this book. It was a nice idea, but it could have been better executed.
Review first posted at https://twirlingbookprincess.com
It started off quite fun though, even before the book truly started you had a part that let up to it (though I did have a big of laugh that someone ripped the cardindex card so they could see under it (because it hid part of the book), normally I don't like vandalism, but come on Library, you know there is something under there, then just make the card the way you sometimes do, flippable (still stuck to the book, but now you can look under the card)), now back to the book. I wouldn't mind if more books would do it like this. :)
But then the story really starts, and at first I liked the dragon, but then I just wanted him to shut up because he became so annoying. :| Yes, storytime is fun, but do you have to do a tantrum when someone thinks you should just go to bed already, and no, we are not going to read the story again. I guess I could have seen it coming given the name of the book, but even then, I still hoped for a bit of a better ending. What the dragon did to the book? Just because he wanted to keep going? Nah, bad bad move there. No adults to tell him off for doing that, or being such a whiny little brat? Too bad. It would have made the story better.
I do have to say I loved the art and how the dragons were drawn. I also did like that the backcover had a burn hole in it (Though it seem that my library still has a thing or two to learn about taping the cover images on the right spot. :D).
All in all, I had expected more of this book. It was a nice idea, but it could have been better executed.
Review first posted at https://twirlingbookprincess.com
mikaiten's review against another edition
2.0
Although this book can definitely be read to children (and is obviously intended for that audience) I think parents will appreciate this book far more. Anyone who has ever been asked to read a story over and over again at bedtime will get a laugh out of this adorable and beautifully illustrated book.
cstoeger's review against another edition
4.0
I like how the story being read changes as the Mommy dragon reads the story over and over again.
beths0103's review against another edition
4.0
What happens when Cedric, a little dragon, gets frustrated and angry when his mother begins falling asleep during his bedtime story that he wants her to read over and over AGAIN? Well, you can only imagine the result of a dragon tantrum.
idgey's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
allmadhere106's review against another edition
4.0
This book illustrates the tedious side of trying to put a child to bed, especially when they want you to read to them. This book is funny and the ending took me by surprise. Readers will feel a sense of companionship with this little dragon for sure. However, the rereading of the passages got boring for me. While I understand that that's the point, I don't know how often I would want to reread this "again."
For: fans of dragons; readers wanting a silly read or a book about tricky bedtimes.
Possible red flags: some could view this as a spoiled child who gets very angry/violent.
For: fans of dragons; readers wanting a silly read or a book about tricky bedtimes.
Possible red flags: some could view this as a spoiled child who gets very angry/violent.
happycamper12's review against another edition
4.0
Cute! I'm sure it appeals to parents more than kids. Great illustrations as well.
heetlibrarian's review against another edition
4.0
Any parent that has had to read the same story over and over again can relate to the parent dragon in this story!