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The Dragon and the Turtle by Vincent Nguyen, Evangeline Denmark, Donita K. Paul

msoblong's review

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3.0

I won this book from the first reads program and tried several times to read it with my 3 year old but with no success. Its a very nice book, and I love the characters, but its a little too long for the younger children. Id recommend it for kids maybe around age 4 1/2 or 5.

akvegida's review

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4.0

An absolutely adorable children's book about helping others and persevering. I found it so cute and my six year old niece loved it!

luann's review

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4.0

Roger the turtle was playing pirates and now he can't find his way back home. His new friend, Padraig the dragon, agrees help him.

What a sweet book! I particularly love the illustrations. They are cute without being overly cutesy. The message of friendship is based on a verse from Proverbs: "A friend loves at all times, and a brother is born for adversity." I thought the story was slightly predictable and repetitive, but in a good way. Very often children WANT and LOVE predictable and repetitive. And I agree with Roger's mom: "It always helps to have good mates along when you set sail."

There is a recipe for Chocolate Chip Snappers at the end, which looks delicious!

Note: I won this through the Goodreads giveaway program.
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