Dragonology: Bringing Up Baby Dragons: A Guide For Beginners

by Ernest Drake, Douglas Carrel (Illustrator), Dugald A. Steer (Editor)

Providing answers to a number of questions posed by young dragonologists, this book features facts and information on the fire-breathing mythical beasts.

Genres: Fantasy, Dragons, Fiction, Childrens, Middle Grade, Animals, Picture Books

38 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 2005

About the author

Dr. Ernest Drake is a pseudonym of Dugald A. Steer

Reviews

[Tobi ﾄﾋﾞ · Rating 5 out of 5]

i read this book several times as a child the art is beautiful and the whole thing is incredible it’s an encyclopaedia of all the dragons from around the world

[[ J o ] · Rating 2 out of 5]

Part of the Dragonology series. Whimsy at its best. If only there were more people who could draw dragons like this.

[Grumpy · Rating 3 out of 5]

Lovely illustrations, cute book for kids

[Leah · Rating 4 out of 5]

I found this little book adorable. I was 11 when I read this, and I was really into all the books on dragons. I got this after reading dragonology, and back then both were amazing, but looking back I can see a few things that make it not quite as perfect as it used to seem.

It did perfectly what it aimed to do, expand the imagination of children, and after reading I wanted to find a dragon egg and rear up my own baby dragon. Just looking back over it and I realise how slightly patronising the language is, which I didn't quite pick up on as a child, but I would say overall it's okay but to a child it is brilliant.

[JJ · Rating 3 out of 5]

Mostly nostalgia talking but I loved this book as a child and didn't think anything could be as perfect.

It's still quite fun to read through though it is definitely aimed at a younger audience. But I would highly recommend if you really want to read it do, it's quite short and mainly filled with pictures.

I always did love the way the dragons were illustrated in this book, and I would always try and copy them when I was younger. It's just a shame some anti-Semitism has snuck into the drawings when portraying the "Shady Dragon Dealer" who steals back dragon eggs to make profit...

[Marcus · Rating 5 out of 5]

It told us a lot about dragon care. There were different types of eggs we could do and different types of breeds. Dr Drake, the author, has got a dragon named Torcher. I'm going to make a knuckler dragon (the knuckler is the dragon with the long neck). I think Kerry would love the knuckler because it's so cutey. I saw a dragon who laid such a cool egg. It was called the lung dragon. It had a ball shaped egg that went in water.

[Marina · Rating 4 out of 5]

Bought on Sat 1/21/17 from the library for $1. Was glad to learn i did not have this book already. =0)
I am collecting all dragonology volumes. Feel these are good resource material for fantasy writing on dragons.

[Sarai · Rating 4 out of 5]

In the same vein as Brian Froud's goblin/fairy books, esp reminded me of the goblin companion, only wish it was longer with more illustrations.

[Xilks · Rating 4 out of 5]

It's really cute. Gave me a few ideas and expanded my imagination.

[Kitty G Books · Rating 5 out of 5]

Cute and quick to read with truly beautiful illustrations which capture the imagination. A few witty comments and all round a lovely little book to own if you like Dragons!

[Tegan · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a really cute book. It only took me 10 minutes to read but it is a perfect book for kids. I loved it and it defiantly sparks the imagination.

[Jono McDermott · Rating 4 out of 5]

DRAGONS.

[Neon · Rating 4 out of 5]

A great little collectors item. Learn about how to hatch and raise dragons of all sizes. Amazing drawings, cute facts, and it is well put together.