Sharing is Caring, Dragon Blog Tour: Review and Prize Pack Giveaway

Sometimes sharing what you love with friends is easier said than done. Your favorite book character may show you how. Bianca Schulze and Samara Hardy have teamed up again to bring us Sharing is Caring, Dragon, the latest installment in the author-illustrator duo's bestselling Dragon series. Enter to win a signed copy along with other Dragon themed goodies!

My Review:

As a highly anticipated new addition to the beloved picture book series, Sharing is Caring, Dragon presents an interactive and entertaining tale which gently teaches about manners and emotional intelligence pertaining to patience, sharing and taking turns.

Join Dragon on a delightful trip to the library, where she watches her borrowed books slide down the return chute and searches for her favorite read on the bookshelf. But wait! It's already been checked out by Sir Fiero. Eager to read it first, Dragon snatches the book away. Sir Fiero snatches it back. The two ends up in a tug-of-war, sending the book flying right into the sight of the princess, who starts reading aloud with all her friends gathering around her. Is reading made more fun this way?

This new Dragon book continues to charm young readers with its playful characters, relatable scenarios and stunning artwork. Dragon, along with her friends, invites whoever reads the story to be a part of it through engaging questions and action prompts. The little ones are encouraged to observe, think, guess, feel and imagine as they learn about the joy of sharing, the value of friendship, and the importance of mutual respect. They also learn to wait for their turn patiently, to ask for permission politely, to keep their promise, and to show that they care.

The elegant and expressive pictures complement the interactive text perfectly with tasteful details. It's easy to identify the subtle changes in their emotions through the characters' faces and body language. It's extra fun to spot cute characters not expressly mentioned in the text, such as the three little mice and the cat. The inclusion of Bianca's other books like Catitude, Don't Wake the Dragon, and Tell the Truth, Dragon, is a pleasant bonus for the author's longtime fan like my son.

Written with humor and illustrated with finesse, Sharing is Caring, Dragon helps fuel children's love for reading while teaching essential social skills and imparting important values.

About the Book:

Ages: 3-7 | 32 Pages
Publisher: Clever Publishing (2024) | ISBN: 978-1956560497

Dragon is on her way to the library to return her borrowed books and check out her favorite book. But when she gets to the bookshelf, she realizes the book she wants isn’t there! Sir Fiero has checked it out and is starting to read it when Dragon grabs it from his hands. Will Dragon learn to be patient and wait her turn to read the book?

Purchase links: Amazon | Bookshop.org | Barnes and Noble

About the Author:

Bianca Schulze is the founder and editor of The Children’s Book Review—a resource devoted to children’s literature and literacy—and hosts The Growing Readers Podcast.

Bianca is also the author of Don’t Wake the Dragon (translated into 20 languages), now a six-book series, and 101 Books to Read Before You Grow Up (an Amazon Editors’ pick for Best Nonfiction for Kids). A passionate advocate for children’s literature, Bianca serves as the Webinar Coordinator for the SCBWI Rocky Mountain Chapter and is an active member of The Authors Guild.

Born and raised in Sydney, Australia, Bianca now lives near Boulder, Colorado, with her husband and three children, where she continues to be a reader, reviewer, and devoted children’s book lover.

For more information, visit biancaschulze.com. Follow Bianca on Instagram and Facebook.

About the Illustrator:

Samara Hardy is the illustrator of Don’t Wake the Dragon and Who Loves the Dragon? An experienced illustrator and designer, she has created artwork for clients worldwide for greeting cards, stationery, homewares, children’s books, and more. She lives in Surrey, England.

Three lucky winners will each receive a Sharing is Caring, Dragon prize pack!

It includes: 

• An autographed copy of Sharing is Caring, Dragon
• A board book edition of Who Loves the Dragon?
• A boxed set of Dragon Love Cards

Giveaway ends 2/12. Open to US only. Please enter below and good luck!

Sharing is Caring, Dragon: Book Giveaway

Disclosure: This post is sponsored by The Children’s Book Review. All views and opinions expressed are my own. icefairy's Treasure Chest is not responsible for winner selection or prize fulfillment.