Siblings, despite their physical similarities, may differ wildly in their talents, hobbies and personalities. Such differences exist in dragon families too, as shown in A Day with the Dragons, the latest picture book from prolific award-winning author Raven Howell. Enter to win a hardcover copy, along with a themed pillow and a set of the author's best-selling books!
My Review:
Centering on cute, colorful dragon brothers, A Day with the Dragons explores sibling dynamics through a hilarious, engaging tale that teaches important social-emotional skills.
Dragon brothers Blue and Green want to have some outdoor fun together on a beautiful day. Blue loves to swim, surf and sail in the sea, whereas Green prefers to hike on the grassy hillside. They trick each other into joining their own favorite activities, either of which rushes to a disastrous end and leaves each dragon feeling guilty of causing the discomfort of his beloved brother. Will they manage to find common ground for them to enjoy the rest of the day together?
Through amusing misadventures of visually appealing mythical creatures, the story keeps young readers' full attention from beginning to end while gently making them aware of possible undesirable consequences of disregarding a loved one's strong preference that differs considerably from their own. Alongside Blue and Green, little ones learn about the importance of being truthful, considerate, and sensitive to others' feelings. The dragon duo sets an excellent example of making meaningful, sincere apologies, learning from mistakes, and sorting things out without the intervention of an adult figure. Their fans are thus inspired to become independent problem-solvers who respect individuality and treasure the freedom of choice as well as the joy of shared interests.
The book's comical, expressive illustrations add to the charm of these adorable creatures and their action-packed adventure. The differences between the dragon siblings are vividly captured by contrasting their facial expressions and body reactions during a shared activity, helping young readers relate to the characters and resonate with their feelings.
Humorous and thought-provoking, A Day with the Dragons makes a worthy read for all, especially dragon lovers and young kids with siblings.
About the Book:
Ages: 2-7 | 34 Pages
Publisher: AMInk Publishing (2026) | ISBN-13: 978-1958842706
What do you do when you and your brother have different interests but still want to spend the day together? Dragons Blue and Green set off on a series of comical misadventures. After risky jellyfish encounters and allergic red spots from dandelions, will they begin to understand that love and respect for one another matters more?
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About the Author:
Raven Howell is the award-winning author and poet of over 30 children's books. She writes for magazines including Highlights, Cricket, and The School. She's a journalist for Story Monsters Ink magazine and a writer for children's educational publishers. Raven enjoys visiting students in schools and libraries, and most importantly, believes in magical dragons.
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About the Illustrator:
Alexander Santos is a Brazilian illustrator with almost 30 years of experience. He has illustrated for several newspapers, dozens of children's, school, and literature books, and hundreds of children's magazines. He created and illustrated puzzles for the magazine Recreio (Brazil). He also designed children's games and taught drawing for 11 years. Alexander doesn't remember when he first encountered dragons, but he hasn't strayed far from them since discovering RPGs in the 80s.
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One lucky Grand Prize winner will receive a cozy A Day with the Dragons throw pillow plus 10 of Raven Howell's bestselling children's books, spanning preschool through early reader favorites!
Five additional winners will each receive a hardcover copy of A Day with the Dragons!
Giveaway ends 9/3. Open to US & Canada. Please click on the image below to complete your entries. Good luck!
Disclosure: This post is sponsored by Raven Howell. All views and opinions expressed are my own. icefairy's Treasure Chest is not responsible for winner selection or prize fulfillment.
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