Dragon and Captain

Summary:

Armed with a (toy watch) compass, a (paper-towel tube) telescope, and a (hand-drawn) map, Dragon and Captain set off on a great adventure. Dragon is a boy in pajamas and a dragon robe. Captain is a boy with a three-sided hat. But as the boys' imaginations take over, we see them as they see themselves and the backyard as the boys see it: a dark forest, a craggy cliff, and the immense sea. Illustrated like a comic book, this book is a fantasy-filled graphic novel for the picture book set. Young readers will be enchanted with—and parents will appreciate—the creative backyard play, in which the boys use the simplest found items and the backyard features to create an elaborate adventure. Can Dragon and Captain find the lost ship before lunch? (Summary and cover courtesy of goodreads.com)

Please note: I received a free copy of this book in exchange for an honest review courtesy of the publisher.

Review:

This book was super cute!  I think the illustrator did a great job showing when the children were switching back and forth between what they were “seeing” themselves as and what was happening in real life.  This is a book that definitely would be enjoyed by kids who appreciate using their imagination in playtime (or need some inspiration!).

Rating: 4 stars!

Who should read it? Younger children into picture books and imagination!