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Dear Dragon - by Josh Funk (Hardcover)

Dear Dragon - by  Josh Funk (Hardcover)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>As a school project, George and Blaise become pen pals, writing rhyming letters about their favorite things to do, unaware that one is human and the other a dragon.<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br><b>A sweet and clever friendship story in rhyme, about looking past physical differences to appreciate the person (or dragon) underneath. <p/></b>George and Blaise are pen pals, and they write letters to each other about everything: their pets, birthdays, favorite sports, and science fair projects. There's just one thing that the two friends don't know: George is a human, while Blaise is a dragon! What will happen when these pen pals finally meet face-to-face? <p/><b>When I was a kid, my best friend was Josh Funk. Now he's becoming a friend to a whole new generation."--B.J. Novak, author of <i>The New York Times </i>bestseller <i>The Book With No Pictures</i></b><p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br>When I was a kid, my best friend was Josh Funk. Now he's becoming a friend to a whole new generation."--<b>B.J. Novak, author of <i>The New York Times </i>bestseller <i>The Book With No Pictures <p/></i></b>* Montalvo's visual irony skillfully paces alongside Funk's gamboling rhymes, rendering readers' investigation of each spread just as rewarding as the page turns. A playful celebration of difference (and poetry).--<i>Kirkus Reviews, </i><b>starred review <p/></b>Perfect for classes undertaking a pen-pal unit, but general picture book collections can benefit from this gentle reminder that kids who look different can still get along.--<i>School Library Journal</i><br><p/><br></br><p><b> About the Author </b></p></br></br><b>Josh Funk</b> (joshfunkbooks.com) lives in New England with his wife and children. He has never had a dragon as a pen pal, but he once wrote a letter to Corduroy (and sent along a spare button). He's the author of the picture books <i>Lady Pancake & Sir French Toast</i>, <i>Pirasaurs!</i>, and more. Follow him on Twitter @joshfunkbooks. <p/> <b>Rodolfo Montalvo </b>(rodolfomontalvo.com) grew up in Long Beach, California. He received a B.F.A. in illustration from California State University, Fullerton. He has illustrated children's books including <i>The Contagious Colors of Mumpley Middle School</i> and <i>The Amazing Wilmer Dooley</i>, both written by Fowler Dewitt. He currently lives with his wife in the Los Angeles area. Follow him on Twitter @RMontalvo3.

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