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The Trouble with Dragons
The world is populated by some beastly dragons who care nothing for how much they mess up the oceans, chop down the trees, gobble up all the food and use everything up without stopping to think. Those dragons need to wake up to what they are doing to their world before it is too late. This is a delightful and energy-filled picture book that addresses concerns about the environment in the most child-centric and delightful way possible.
32 pages, Hardcover
First published August 1, 2008
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Debi Gliori
232 books130 followersDebi Gliori (born 1959) is a Scottish author and illustrator of children's books.
She grew up as an only child in Glasgow, and when young began drawing and writing stories. She started writing children's books in 1976, and attended art school in Edinburgh from 1979 to 1984. She then received a travelling scholarship award to go to Milan, and worked as a freelance from 1984 onwards.
She is the author/illustrator of many books for children including Mr Bear, the winner of a Children's Book Award. She is best known for her black comedy Pure Dead series for older children, which display strong elements of family lives amid dark and fantasy-based plots.
She grew up as an only child in Glasgow, and when young began drawing and writing stories. She started writing children's books in 1976, and attended art school in Edinburgh from 1979 to 1984. She then received a travelling scholarship award to go to Milan, and worked as a freelance from 1984 onwards.
She is the author/illustrator of many books for children including Mr Bear, the winner of a Children's Book Award. She is best known for her black comedy Pure Dead series for older children, which display strong elements of family lives amid dark and fantasy-based plots.
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May 31, 2011
This book was not what I expected at all. The author uses dragons (and their imagined selfish tendencies) to teach a lesson about taking care of the earth and using our resources wisely. While I think that message is very important to teach children, it came across a little heavy and preachy to me, even with the rhyming scheme. The illustrations are great, but overall this book just didn't work for me.
November 7, 2018
It's always pleasant when a book not only exceeds your expectations but is far cleverer than it might first appear. Returning to Debi Gliori after Night Shift meant that I had high expectations of her work and although this does not resonate as deeply as Night Shift, this is its purpose. Instead, this is an ecocritical text that explore's man's impact on the environment - through the guise of dragons.
Yet to say that this is a moral book about 'saving the planet' would be doing it a little disservice. Yes, the rhyming scheme throughout makes the message stick and the image of dragons laying too many eggs, cutting down all the trees until the world (and Father Christmas' home) is lost under water is a good one, but Gliori actually places some hope in the end by centering on the humanistic aspect by asking the reader to think about their place in the world and what a difference they can make.
The book works because the 'save the world' element isn't too sickly and the fact that humans are 'dragons' gives an interesting space for the younger reader to jeer and cajole those silly dragons who just don't know the right way to care for the planet whereas older readers will appreciate its sagacity.
Below is a lovely link to a series of Gliori's drafts presented by The Guardain: https://www.theguardian.com/childrens...
Yet to say that this is a moral book about 'saving the planet' would be doing it a little disservice. Yes, the rhyming scheme throughout makes the message stick and the image of dragons laying too many eggs, cutting down all the trees until the world (and Father Christmas' home) is lost under water is a good one, but Gliori actually places some hope in the end by centering on the humanistic aspect by asking the reader to think about their place in the world and what a difference they can make.
The book works because the 'save the world' element isn't too sickly and the fact that humans are 'dragons' gives an interesting space for the younger reader to jeer and cajole those silly dragons who just don't know the right way to care for the planet whereas older readers will appreciate its sagacity.
Below is a lovely link to a series of Gliori's drafts presented by The Guardain: https://www.theguardian.com/childrens...
January 3, 2016
I'll admit I didn't read it before checking it out, so I was a little surprised by the message.
Lots of things to keep a 2.5yo interested in looking, especially identifying the other animals in silhouette, but the message was way over his head (and the Santa thing was a little... off).
Interesting concept, though too advanced for the age group, I think (and obviously overly simplified), but who knows what little nuggets might be retained? Even if a child just remembers one thing it may help.
Lots of things to keep a 2.5yo interested in looking, especially identifying the other animals in silhouette, but the message was way over his head (and the Santa thing was a little... off).
Interesting concept, though too advanced for the age group, I think (and obviously overly simplified), but who knows what little nuggets might be retained? Even if a child just remembers one thing it may help.
May 24, 2020
Ar jūsų vaikas žino kaip tausoti žemę?
Prieš kurį laiką mano keturmetė dukra atbėgo prie manęs ir tarė: „Tėti, aš noriu išmokti rūšiuoti, pamokyk mane“. Kaip netruko paaiškėti, aš ir pats dar daug ko nemoku, o mano dukra apie rūšiavimą greitai žinos daugiau už savo tėvus.
Nepriklausomai nuo to, ar jūs vadovaujatės mokslininkų išvadomis apie klimato kaitą, ar esate faktus nusprendęs ignoruoti klimato kaitos neigėjas, vieno dalyko greičiausiai nepaneigsite – aplinka, kurioje gyvename, yra svarbi. Ir ne vis vien, kokią ją paliksime savo vaikams.
Žinoma, šiuolaikinius vaikus supa daugybė informacijos, kuriai šie yra ypač imlūs. Tačiau jiems vis vien reikia tam tikro nukreipimo teisinga linkme. Taigi, po mano dukros pareiškimų apie norą daugiau sužinoti apie rūšiavimą, į pagalbą pasitelkėme Debi Gliori knygą „Kaip išmokyti drakonus žemę tausoti“.
Tai puikiai iliustruota trumpa istorija apie tai, kas nutinka mūsų planetai ir jos gyvūnams dėl pramonės plėtros, besaikio vartojimo ir nesirūpinimo aplinka. Eiliuotai vaikams bandoma paprastai paaiškinti, kodėl reikia rūpintis žeme.
Knygoje žmoniją vaizduoja drakonai, iš kurių šnervių rūksta dūmai ir taip teršiama planeta. Jie atstovauja visam blogiui, kurį iš tiesų sukeliame mes. Iš pradžių maniau, kad toks sprendimas pasinaudoti drakonais žmonijos analogijai gali būti ne visai tinkamas, nes maži vaikai gali nesuprasti, kad reikia keisti ne drakonų, o savo įpročius. Visgi, po trumpo pokalbio su dukra ji pati gan greit paaiškino, kad reikia elgtis taip, kad nepasidarytume kaip drakonai.
Daugiau skaitykite Knygos nugarėlės tinklaraštyje.
Prieš kurį laiką mano keturmetė dukra atbėgo prie manęs ir tarė: „Tėti, aš noriu išmokti rūšiuoti, pamokyk mane“. Kaip netruko paaiškėti, aš ir pats dar daug ko nemoku, o mano dukra apie rūšiavimą greitai žinos daugiau už savo tėvus.
Nepriklausomai nuo to, ar jūs vadovaujatės mokslininkų išvadomis apie klimato kaitą, ar esate faktus nusprendęs ignoruoti klimato kaitos neigėjas, vieno dalyko greičiausiai nepaneigsite – aplinka, kurioje gyvename, yra svarbi. Ir ne vis vien, kokią ją paliksime savo vaikams.
Žinoma, šiuolaikinius vaikus supa daugybė informacijos, kuriai šie yra ypač imlūs. Tačiau jiems vis vien reikia tam tikro nukreipimo teisinga linkme. Taigi, po mano dukros pareiškimų apie norą daugiau sužinoti apie rūšiavimą, į pagalbą pasitelkėme Debi Gliori knygą „Kaip išmokyti drakonus žemę tausoti“.
Tai puikiai iliustruota trumpa istorija apie tai, kas nutinka mūsų planetai ir jos gyvūnams dėl pramonės plėtros, besaikio vartojimo ir nesirūpinimo aplinka. Eiliuotai vaikams bandoma paprastai paaiškinti, kodėl reikia rūpintis žeme.
Knygoje žmoniją vaizduoja drakonai, iš kurių šnervių rūksta dūmai ir taip teršiama planeta. Jie atstovauja visam blogiui, kurį iš tiesų sukeliame mes. Iš pradžių maniau, kad toks sprendimas pasinaudoti drakonais žmonijos analogijai gali būti ne visai tinkamas, nes maži vaikai gali nesuprasti, kad reikia keisti ne drakonų, o savo įpročius. Visgi, po trumpo pokalbio su dukra ji pati gan greit paaiškino, kad reikia elgtis taip, kad nepasidarytume kaip drakonai.
Daugiau skaitykite Knygos nugarėlės tinklaraštyje.
November 11, 2020
Really good book for anything about global warming .
November 5, 2009
Adorable illustrations but this is way too heavy on the "message" for me. The dragons go around polluting, using up resources, having no regard for their fellow creatures (hum, sound like Gliori might be hinting at any other species here???) until all the other creatures finally disappear--the dragons beg the other creatures to come back, promising they will be good and thoughtful. So, the other animals return and offer ways the dragons can be kinder to their fellow creatures and to the earth.
The story ends with a message to the reader--"If YOU know any dragons, and I'm sure you do, ask them if they think this story is true"--and a caution that, basically, if humans don't change their ways, they will end up like the dragon--EXTINCT!
Now, I am all about ecology, folks--but this book so fully embraces my ultimate pet peeve on kid's books about "environmental problems" that I couldn't help but roll my eyes. Where is the PRACTICAL solution for kids here??? If they are deemed "grown up" enough to know about all these terrible problems in the world, shouldn't they be given the respect to be given some proactive ways to HEAL those wounds? Rather, this basically tells the kid to tell grown-ups in their lives they had better wake up and stop doing what they are doing--leaving the kid pretty powerless if their adult still goes around doing the "bad" stuff to the environment.
The illustrations, while cute, might be a bit troubling for a few kids as poor Santa at the North Pole helps fish a soot-black mouse (alive) from melting icecaps and the idea of humans becoming "extinct" might also freak out some sensitive audiences. Otherwise, this could be a great springboard for some discussion on ways kids can actually help the environment in their own lives.
The story ends with a message to the reader--"If YOU know any dragons, and I'm sure you do, ask them if they think this story is true"--and a caution that, basically, if humans don't change their ways, they will end up like the dragon--EXTINCT!
Now, I am all about ecology, folks--but this book so fully embraces my ultimate pet peeve on kid's books about "environmental problems" that I couldn't help but roll my eyes. Where is the PRACTICAL solution for kids here??? If they are deemed "grown up" enough to know about all these terrible problems in the world, shouldn't they be given the respect to be given some proactive ways to HEAL those wounds? Rather, this basically tells the kid to tell grown-ups in their lives they had better wake up and stop doing what they are doing--leaving the kid pretty powerless if their adult still goes around doing the "bad" stuff to the environment.
The illustrations, while cute, might be a bit troubling for a few kids as poor Santa at the North Pole helps fish a soot-black mouse (alive) from melting icecaps and the idea of humans becoming "extinct" might also freak out some sensitive audiences. Otherwise, this could be a great springboard for some discussion on ways kids can actually help the environment in their own lives.
November 26, 2019
Gorgeous watercolor illustrations are the highlight of this cautionary tale about environmental destruction caused by deforestation and negligent acts (in this case, by dragons).
I was inspired to read this book because our girls loved the book Debi Gliori's Bedtime Stories when they were little and we read it all the time.
interesting quotes:
"A world without wildlife is no kind of home." (p. 17 - unpaged)
"Respect all Earth's creatures and cherish the land. Recycle, reuse, and reduce your demands." (p. 27 - unpaged)
I was inspired to read this book because our girls loved the book Debi Gliori's Bedtime Stories when they were little and we read it all the time.
interesting quotes:
"A world without wildlife is no kind of home." (p. 17 - unpaged)
"Respect all Earth's creatures and cherish the land. Recycle, reuse, and reduce your demands." (p. 27 - unpaged)
October 23, 2020
The rhyme and book appears simple upon first glance, but the moral underlying the story (and the dragons) is much more complex emphasising the enormous impact people can have on the environment and how everyone can make a difference. Good global citizen/ climate change links. Deffo using this with a class- love the books morals and the subtle way it is told through dragons.
October 23, 2018
Not my cup of tea.
January 6, 2020
Maailman suloisin lasten kirja, joka kertoo lohikäärmeiden kautta runokielellä ihmisten typeryydestä ilmastonmuutoksen aiheuttajina. Mahtava keskustelun avaus lasten kanssa!
February 28, 2020
i see you what you did there debi.
May 31, 2013
The trouble with Dragons is that there are many of them, they are greedy, they do not stop to think and most of all they are noisy and messy. They have chopped down the forests and made big holes in the atmosphere; their hot air melts all the snow and turns the ice to water. Everything is now covered with water and sand, is it the end of the world? Should everyone pack up and be gone? Everyone, except the dragons, will they be all alone forever, how can they stop the mess they have made?
A wonderful story teaching children about awful dragons, who have ruined the world, but they are sorry, so it is not too late for them to redeem themselves. The animals teach the dragons about caring, sharing and working together. The book sends out a lovely message about the environment and pollution. The animals give the following advice; no more chopping down trees, eat food grown closer to home, leave the ice caps alone, walk instead of flying, eat more green vegetables instead of the animals around you. The author has sent a very complex message about the issues with the environment and pollution caused by humans by using the dragons as a simile.
I feel this book is aimed at KS1 as a shared reading book or for early KS2 to learn about the environment. This book could also be read as a cross-curricular activity with geography when discussing the environment. Children in KS1 can use this as a starter for role-play on improving the environment. The book can also be used to outline the things we can do to help the environment as a mind map or poster for KS2 children. The author writes in rhyme, making the reading and listening experience much more fun and creative. I would definitely recommend this book.
A wonderful story teaching children about awful dragons, who have ruined the world, but they are sorry, so it is not too late for them to redeem themselves. The animals teach the dragons about caring, sharing and working together. The book sends out a lovely message about the environment and pollution. The animals give the following advice; no more chopping down trees, eat food grown closer to home, leave the ice caps alone, walk instead of flying, eat more green vegetables instead of the animals around you. The author has sent a very complex message about the issues with the environment and pollution caused by humans by using the dragons as a simile.
I feel this book is aimed at KS1 as a shared reading book or for early KS2 to learn about the environment. This book could also be read as a cross-curricular activity with geography when discussing the environment. Children in KS1 can use this as a starter for role-play on improving the environment. The book can also be used to outline the things we can do to help the environment as a mind map or poster for KS2 children. The author writes in rhyme, making the reading and listening experience much more fun and creative. I would definitely recommend this book.
December 22, 2015
3.5 stars - Dragons are overpopulating the earth and having adverse effects on the environment. Can this situation be turned around before it's too late?
This book has brilliant illustrations with lots to look at. Although the message about looking after the planet is a good one, I thought it was handled in a heavy-handed manner. Rather than bringing it out in story, I felt it was a bit too preachy. Still, it's a good way of showing the effect we can have on the environment and would be a good discussion starter to talk to children about things such as recycling.
This book has brilliant illustrations with lots to look at. Although the message about looking after the planet is a good one, I thought it was handled in a heavy-handed manner. Rather than bringing it out in story, I felt it was a bit too preachy. Still, it's a good way of showing the effect we can have on the environment and would be a good discussion starter to talk to children about things such as recycling.
October 3, 2017
excellent, detailed illustrations
all about learning how to look after the environment and consequences if we don't
easy to understand for all children
good to link to geography, science, conserving the environment
has a moral/ lesson from the story
more engaging as uses dragons instead of people (dragons are fascinating animals for children)
encourages readers to reflect on own lives and nature
all about learning how to look after the environment and consequences if we don't
easy to understand for all children
good to link to geography, science, conserving the environment
has a moral/ lesson from the story
more engaging as uses dragons instead of people (dragons are fascinating animals for children)
encourages readers to reflect on own lives and nature
July 14, 2016
This book is so preachy it makes The Lorax look like it was co-authored by Exxon and the Cato Institute. Seriously. Such an obnoxious book, and I say that as a WWF supporting, Nature Conservancy gifting, tree-hugging, bleeding heart hippie.
January 23, 2018
Despite being reviewed by many as ‘overly-preachy’, I thought that it was a very clever message delivered in an accessible way through the use of dragons (what child doesn’t love dragons?!) and the rhymes it contains
April 18, 2021
I really liked this book. The rhyming scheme made it still feel like a children’s book even though the message is a serious one. I think some people may be put off by the pointed message especially if they thought it was just a dragon book rather than an environmental/climate change book when picking it up, but this is exactly what I was looking for and I loved it. I’ve read a few picture books that address this topic that downplay the information or have unrealistic happy endings for the sake of it being a children’s book, and I really appreciate that this book ended on a hopeful note without going into the realm of completely fabricating a new reality in which the earth is all better. That being said, whether reading this book to a class or as a parent, I think it would be helpful to pause throughout the book and ask kids questions like ‘what do you think this means?” to make sure that they know what’s going on. This is definitely a conversation starter book, and I think that if you want a book to read at face value without chatting about it, maybe look elsewhere since this is a more involved book in my opinion. For me, this was perfect because it allows for conversation about what the meaning of the book is, how we see it in our lives, and then also gives concrete things to do. I loved that it gave advice like ‘eat food grown closer to home’ and ‘stop chopping down trees.’ I thought it was really helpful to give ways to start making a difference on an individual level so kids can have clear ways to begin their own planet-helping journey. It’s also really nice to give kids who may be more effected by the message tangible ways to help remedy the problem— for the two I mentioned above, help check where food is coming from when you grocery shop or research then write a letter to someone you think can help stop deforestation. I don’t like when books shove a message down your throat, and in my opinion this was pointed but in all the right ways. I truly loved this, and so far it’s one of the best I’ve read on the subject.
January 10, 2021
Dragons take over the world and start to make a mess. Everyone is troubled and some protests take place but to no avail. Dragons will be dragons after all. Until one day the after effects of all this dragon business comes to bite them with a vengeance.
I have read this to my child a total of three times and all that she has taken away from this story is that dragons breathe fire. Can you blame her? Well, this is not a review about her liking the book. This is about me loving it. Ever since I read this book I knew I wanted to have this on our book shelf, forever.
Dragons here are a good stand-in for the human race. The single most conceited, self serving species that has taken over earth like it's nobody's business. We have made a mess and we know it. While some of us are conscious and are trying to mend our ways, vast majority of us are turning a blind eye to climate change and are busy making fun of kids who are brave enough to take a stand for environmental protection. When will we learn?
With evocative illustrations that are apt in every which way and text that is lined with quirky humour, Debi Gliori's book is a keeper. Here's hoping that our future generations are better at this than us.
I have read this to my child a total of three times and all that she has taken away from this story is that dragons breathe fire. Can you blame her? Well, this is not a review about her liking the book. This is about me loving it. Ever since I read this book I knew I wanted to have this on our book shelf, forever.
Dragons here are a good stand-in for the human race. The single most conceited, self serving species that has taken over earth like it's nobody's business. We have made a mess and we know it. While some of us are conscious and are trying to mend our ways, vast majority of us are turning a blind eye to climate change and are busy making fun of kids who are brave enough to take a stand for environmental protection. When will we learn?
With evocative illustrations that are apt in every which way and text that is lined with quirky humour, Debi Gliori's book is a keeper. Here's hoping that our future generations are better at this than us.
December 30, 2022
1 star- we liked the illustrations
2nd star- I do agree we need to take care of & respect our planet
However 🤨 All the stars were lost with the agenda behind this book.
The 1st page reads:
“The trouble with dragons is dragons make dragons and then they make more till there’s wall to wall dragons making dragons galore”
And all the other pages after accuse “dragons” of using too much & not respecting…until the end when it’s revealed we are the dragons. Oh and “the first thing they can do is stop chopping down trees”
I love trees. They’re one of my favorites. But wasn’t the book made with a tree? How many trees have all her books used? What does the author live in? Something with zero wood?
I don’t appreciate being accused of producing “dragons” & I don’t appreciate the author accusing my family of ruining everything.
2nd star- I do agree we need to take care of & respect our planet
However 🤨 All the stars were lost with the agenda behind this book.
The 1st page reads:
“The trouble with dragons is dragons make dragons and then they make more till there’s wall to wall dragons making dragons galore”
And all the other pages after accuse “dragons” of using too much & not respecting…until the end when it’s revealed we are the dragons. Oh and “the first thing they can do is stop chopping down trees”
I love trees. They’re one of my favorites. But wasn’t the book made with a tree? How many trees have all her books used? What does the author live in? Something with zero wood?
I don’t appreciate being accused of producing “dragons” & I don’t appreciate the author accusing my family of ruining everything.
March 28, 2025
Ši knygelė prieš kurį laiką labai intensyviai šmėžavo Instagramo erdvėje, bet iki mūsų vis delsė "atkeliauti".
Tačiau, kai pateko, supratau, jog pražiopsojom vieną smulkmeną. O ta smulkmena ta, jog šios knygos autorė - Debi Gliori.
Ta pati Debi Gliori, kuri parašė daugeliui žinomą ir mėgstamą Mylėsiu tave, kad ir kas nutiktų.
Tad, jei anksčiau vartėte šios autorės knygutes, tai ši jums mielai primins jos rašymo stilių ir taip pat patiks. Patiks ir tai, jog ir čia "gyvena" lapiukų šeimyna.
Šį kartą knygutės tema - GAMTOSAUGA.
Lapė su lapiuku moko viską niokojančius drakonus pradėti gerbti, mylėti Žemę, ją tausoti ir gerai apgalvoti savo norus. Nes net mažiausi veiksmai turi poveikį planetai.
Tačiau, kai pateko, supratau, jog pražiopsojom vieną smulkmeną. O ta smulkmena ta, jog šios knygos autorė - Debi Gliori.
Ta pati Debi Gliori, kuri parašė daugeliui žinomą ir mėgstamą Mylėsiu tave, kad ir kas nutiktų.
Tad, jei anksčiau vartėte šios autorės knygutes, tai ši jums mielai primins jos rašymo stilių ir taip pat patiks. Patiks ir tai, jog ir čia "gyvena" lapiukų šeimyna.
Šį kartą knygutės tema - GAMTOSAUGA.
Lapė su lapiuku moko viską niokojančius drakonus pradėti gerbti, mylėti Žemę, ją tausoti ir gerai apgalvoti savo norus. Nes net mažiausi veiksmai turi poveikį planetai.
September 20, 2019
I have to roll my eyes at the reviews that say, "I'm a huge environmentalist, but this was too much for me." Really? This fun, rhyming, dragon-filled book is much better than most didactic picture books, which tend to be somber, serious, and boring.
I agree with Publishers Weekly ("Gliori's impressive gifts are finely showcased: her flair for detailed, dramatic landscapes, her ability to create characters that are cute but still emotionally authentic, her conversational writing style that scores points without sounding preachy") and School Library Journal ("If only all 'message books' could be as winning as this rhyming ode to environmental responsibility").
I agree with Publishers Weekly ("Gliori's impressive gifts are finely showcased: her flair for detailed, dramatic landscapes, her ability to create characters that are cute but still emotionally authentic, her conversational writing style that scores points without sounding preachy") and School Library Journal ("If only all 'message books' could be as winning as this rhyming ode to environmental responsibility").
April 26, 2018
Luonnonsuojelu-teemainen kuvakirja perheen pienimmille!
Toisinaan on niin kovin vaikea selittää lapsille luonnonsuojelua, ihmisten tekoja ja niiden seurauksia luonnon monimuotoisuudelle ja ympäristölle. Olen monesti yrittänyt selittää meidän perheen eettisiä valintoja, vaan tämän kirjan lukeminen tuntui selittävän asiat tarpeeksi konkreettisella tavalla lapsille. Vaikkakin kirjassa ihmisen sijasta toimi lohikäärmeet, ehkä se oli juuri se satumaisuus joka avasi tämän vaikean käsitteen luonnonsuojelu lapsille viimein.
Toisinaan on niin kovin vaikea selittää lapsille luonnonsuojelua, ihmisten tekoja ja niiden seurauksia luonnon monimuotoisuudelle ja ympäristölle. Olen monesti yrittänyt selittää meidän perheen eettisiä valintoja, vaan tämän kirjan lukeminen tuntui selittävän asiat tarpeeksi konkreettisella tavalla lapsille. Vaikkakin kirjassa ihmisen sijasta toimi lohikäärmeet, ehkä se oli juuri se satumaisuus joka avasi tämän vaikean käsitteen luonnonsuojelu lapsille viimein.
May 22, 2020
Tai jau trečioji šios autorės knygelė, kurią perskaitėmė. Iliustracijos nuostabios, mielos, be galo detalios, kaip ir ankstesnėse knygelėse – D. Gliori nesumaišysi su niekuo.
Tekstas eiliuotas, ir kaip sakoma pavadinime, pagrindinė drakonų istorijos mintis yra tausojimas. Čia vaikai irgi sutiks puikiai pažįstamą lapiuką iš ankstesnių knygų. Paliestas medžių kirtimas, ozono skylės, klimato atšilimas, tarša, gamtos eikvojimas ir rūšiavimas. Apžvalga: https://profesionalimama.wordpress.co...
Tekstas eiliuotas, ir kaip sakoma pavadinime, pagrindinė drakonų istorijos mintis yra tausojimas. Čia vaikai irgi sutiks puikiai pažįstamą lapiuką iš ankstesnių knygų. Paliestas medžių kirtimas, ozono skylės, klimato atšilimas, tarša, gamtos eikvojimas ir rūšiavimas. Apžvalga: https://profesionalimama.wordpress.co...
October 22, 2023
The art is pretty cute but I would think some additional clarity in purpose is warranted. Out of the gate, it is apparent there is a parable happening, but leading with "they're taking our land and our food and having loud parties!!" made me think I accidentally got some PragerU trash. It does eventually narrow in focus to reveal the environmentalist message. Also not terribly subtle. Also one could point to a particular systematic culprit instead of "selfish" actors but I guess that's a discussion for a different book.
June 29, 2024
📌 Crux: a lovely message, beautiful illustrations but a confusing metaphor for the target audience of 3-6 YOs.
I really wanted to give this book 4 stars because the premise is fantastic. But the metaphor of Dragons for Selfish Human Race is hard to explain to my nearly 4 year olds. It's not a straight line of connection for them for the extinction of dragons to the destruction that humans are causing to planet Earth. The message is an important one to be conveyed, no arguing that. But maybe, there is a better way to convey it than this one.
I really wanted to give this book 4 stars because the premise is fantastic. But the metaphor of Dragons for Selfish Human Race is hard to explain to my nearly 4 year olds. It's not a straight line of connection for them for the extinction of dragons to the destruction that humans are causing to planet Earth. The message is an important one to be conveyed, no arguing that. But maybe, there is a better way to convey it than this one.
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November 19, 2020This book makes good use of ryhme throughout, and has interesting and complex illustrations which children will love poring over to spot things.
I know the reviews about the environmental message have been mixed, but I think this story could make an excellent springboard into a discussion or project in Geography or Science, whether to start thinking about the topic or to feed into existing work on the environment and caring for the planet.
I know the reviews about the environmental message have been mixed, but I think this story could make an excellent springboard into a discussion or project in Geography or Science, whether to start thinking about the topic or to feed into existing work on the environment and caring for the planet.
November 19, 2018
I really loved this book. The illustrations are brilliant and really bring the words to life. I think that this book is a wonderful way of exploring the topic of environmental issues to children and how important it is to be aware of what we can do to help our planet. I think children also should be aware of the consequences of pollution and what this means for our future.
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November 20, 2018
What a pleasant surprise! More than just a story about dragons. I did not expect this book to offer or cover important messages about global warming and environmental issues in an engaging rhythmic story. The illustrations are gorgeous as the dragons cause such devastation to the planet but the message is clearly represented for children to understand. Great for discussion for children in KS1.
July 9, 2019
Prentenboek met een zeer onsubtiele boodschap over milieubewustzijn, wat het naar mijn gevoel nogal terechtwijzend maakte. Dat de tekst in rijm was maakte het iets beter maar kon het niet helemaal rechttrekken. En gelukkig is de doelgroep zo jong dat ze de dt-fout op de achterflap (en in de beschrijving hierboven) niet zullen kunnen lezen.
September 30, 2022
This story shares with the reader the destructive nature of the "dragon", and how it goes about destroying the planet without any care of how it may end up. If only the "dragons" would stop and take a look at what they're doing, then maybe they would care just a little bit more, and try and save the planet for others to live on and use.
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