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When a Dragon Moves in Again - by Jodi Moore (Hardcover)

When a Dragon Moves in Again - by  Jodi Moore (Hardcover)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>If you build a perfect castle, a dragon will move in, followed by--a baby? Preparations are in full swing to welcome a new family member in this sequel.<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br>If you build a perfect castle, a dragon will move in - and that's exactly what happens to one very lucky boy when his family gears up for some changes. The boy and his dragon bounce in their castle, duel with delight, and have an amazing time together...until they find out that their castle is a crib for a new baby. Huh? As soon as they get used to the news, the boy and dragon are back in roaring form, entertaining the infant with marching music, aerial acrobatics, and baby-bottle bowling. But merriment turns to mischief and mischief leads to consequences. Can a dragon friend - real or not - help smooth the transition to big brotherhood? Find out...<i>When a Dragon Moves In Again</i>.<p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br>"[T]he author's powerful words paired with the illustrator's brilliant visuals will reach down into the depths of your emotional reserves to endear you to this heartwarming treasure... the perfect addition to your collection and a really fun gift for that mommy-to-be in your circle." --Barbara Gruener, https: //corneroncharacter.blogspot.com<br><br>"<i>When a Dragon Moves In Again </i>has equally gorgeous illustrations from corner to corner and captures the human characters expressions/emotions so magically that readers will find something new to look at with each read." --Larissa Juliano, <i>http: //midwestbookreview.com</i><br><br>"McWilliam makes adept use of varied visual perspectives, and his artwork has a sculptural depth and emotional vividness that, when combined with Moore's second-person narration, will make readers feel like they are right there with this growing family, through all of its messy, noisy, and tender moments." --<i>Publishers Weekly</i><br><br>"McWilliam's pencil and digitally painted illustrations are wonderfully raucous and tongue-in-cheek, and his facial expressions are spot-on. It doesn't matter whether or not they can be seen; there's a little bit of dragon inside each of us. Here's to dragon-taming." --<i>Kirkus Reviews</i><br><br>"The fun-loving, jubilant imaginary friend from <i>When a Dragon Moves In</i> is back in this stand-alone picture book . . . . when a young boy and his father build a castle, which . . . is actually a crib . . . . The . . . illustrations are expressive and relatable. VERDICT Readers will hope that this dragon keeps coming back." --Laura Hunter, <i>School Library Journal</i><br><br>"This is a warmly-written and lavishly illustrated book that addresses a common issue. It would make a good read-aloud and would be welcomed by families dealing with sibling rivalry, when a new baby arrives." --Teresa Bateman, pscreviews.org<br><br>"This must-read is recommended for families with an infant on the way - especially readers ages 4-7 - who are gearing up for their responsibilities as a big brother or sister . . . . reading this story aloud offers a wonderful opportunity for your child to open up about worries that could be weighing on his mind about the impending special delivery." --Lisa J. Curtis, <i>NY Parenting</i><br><p/><br></br><p><b> About the Author </b></p></br></br><b>Jodi Moore</b> is the author of the award-winning <i>When a Dragon Moves In</i>. She lives in Boalsburg, Pennsylvania. <b>Howard McWilliam</b> is the award-winning illustrator of <i>I Need My Monster</i> and <i>When a Dragon Moves In</i>. He was chosen as National Young Cartoonist of the Year at the age of 12. A regular cover artist for the <i>Week</i> magazine, he also illustrates for the <i>Sunday Telegraph</i>, <i>Moneyweek</i>, and <i>Outdoor Life</i><i>.</i>

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