The Bakery Dragon
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- $10.99
Publisher Description
NATIONAL BESTSELLER • The heroic tale of a tiny dragon with a heart of gold and a taste for treats! A scrumptious picture book for fans of funny fairytales and fantastic beasts.
Ember has always been different from the other dragons. His fearsome roar sounds more like a polite sneeze, and when he breathes fire, the villagers just pat his head and say awwww.
Ember fears he’ll never collect a respectable hoard of gold until a chance encounter with a baker causes his fortunes to turn (and his stomach to grumble). As the little dragon soon discovers, the gold you make is way better than the gold you steal—and gold that is shared? That’s best of all.
Magic shimmers on every page of Devin Elle Kurtz's feel-good picture book that celebrates baked goods, dragons, and generosity in equal measure. Filled with adorable illustrations, this is a perfect read aloud for bedtime or brunchtime!
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Like all dragons, little Ember loves gold. He first appears curled up on a huge glowing pile of coins and other glittering objects, a cache that belongs to one of the big dragons who regularly rob the local village. When Ember tries his claws at theft, though, he's a complete washout ("How adorable!" a child responds). Tired and reluctant to return to the lair empty-handed, Ember falls asleep in front of a warm bakery window. After a massive storm rolls in, the kindly local baker offers shelter, and teaches the dragon to make golden loaves of bread so delicious that the other dragons are willing to pay anything for them—and maybe even give up their larcenous ways. Kurtz (Mother of Sharks), making a polished solo debut, leavens digital illustrations reminiscent of classic animation with smart narrative pacing and a wry sense of humor. Chef's kiss panels devoted to Ember's apprenticeship and skill at breadmaking (even his hand-washing seems purposeful) are so winning that readers may well clamor to get their hands on some dough. Ages 4–8.
