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Dragon Meets Boy - by Michael Slack (Hardcover)

Dragon Meets Boy - by  Michael Slack (Hardcover)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>A toy dragon and his human boy continue to share adventures, even after the boy grows up.<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br><p><b>Michael Slack's <i>Dragon Meets Boy</i> is a moving friendship story about the universal joys and tender heartaches of growing up, for fans of <i>Toy Story</i></b>. <p/>One summer day a boy meets a dragon. They become instant friends and share incredible adventures together. When Boy is sad, Dragon cheers him up. When Boy is scared, Dragon makes him feel brave. But, in time, things start to change. Boy gets bigger, while Dragon stays the same. Dragon seems so lonely, until the circle continues with a new generation with Boy's daughter! <p/>This deftly poignant story captures the lifelong friendship between a child and a beloved toy. <p/><b>Christy Ottaviano Books</b></p><p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br><p><b>[A] sweet, heartfelt tale about love transcending generations . . . Readers will love the idea that beautiful childhood memories last a lifetime</b>. --<i>Kirkus Reviews <p/></i>Slack's calm, measured storytelling doesn't overplay the pathos, and the relief when the box is finally opened, to reveal that the dragon will now belong to Boy's daughter, should resonate. --<i>Publishers Weekly</i> <p/>In a sequence<b> reminiscent of the Toy Story franchise</b>, Boy goes off to college and packs Dragon away, and Dragon suffers through lonely years until he's pulled out of the box, and he meets Girl. Slack's digitally painted and collaged illustrations render the fantasy world perfectly in <b>this poignant exploration of friendship.</b>--<i>Booklist</i></p><br><p/><br></br><p><b> About the Author </b></p></br></br><b>Michael Slack </b>is the creator of <i>Bunny Built </i>and the animal rescue picture book series that includes <i>Monkey Truck</i>, <i>Elecopter</i>, and <i>Turtle Tug to the Rescue</i>. He is also the illustrator of many books for young readers, including <i>Race Car Count</i> by Rebecca Dotlich. He is an artist and character designer, and his work has been featured in books, television, and games. He lives in Lafayette, California, with his family.

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