Dragon Is Coming! by Valeri Gorbachev Mouse is certain that a big gray dragon flying overhead will spell doom for her and her animal friends. So she makes it her mission to lead everyone to the safety of the barn. But it seems as though nothing will stop this hideous creature. Then the barn doors squeak open slowly . . . revealing what everyone has been dreading. . . . Wait. It's just their friend Dog? Much-loved author-illustrator Valeri Gorbachev gives an old tale a twist that is sure to get kids giggling at even the most thunderous of storms. Format: eBook ISBN-13/ EAN: 9780547768830 ISBN-10: 0547768834 Pages: 44 Publication Date: 05/04/2009 Grade Level: P,K,1,2,3 Age Range: 4,5,6,7
About the Book About the Author Reviews About the Book Mouse is certain that a big gray dragon flying overhead will spell doom for her and her animal friends. So she makes it her mission to lead everyone to the safety of the barn. But it seems as though nothing will stop this hideous creature. Then the barn doors squeak open slowly . . . revealing what everyone has been dreading. . . . Wait. It's just their friend Dog?Much-loved author-illustrator Valeri Gorbachev gives an old tale a twist that is sure to get kids giggling at even the most thunderous of storms. Subjects Animals/Dragons, Unicorns & Mythical About the Author Valeri Gorbachev VALERI GORBACHEV has illustrated more than forty books for children, including his own Big Little Elephant and Skunk’s Spring Surprise by Lesléa Newman. He lives in Brooklyn, New York. Excerpts Reviews ". . . the author’s message registers via the expressive faces of his animals (who wear clothes) and a minimal, accessible text."--Kirkus Reviews"While the story is familiar, Gorbachev’s illustrations revive it with delightful details and humorous poses. Children who know the original tale will find this adaptation pleasing and those who do not will be content at its outcome. The animals’ expressions are particularly amusing as they move from bewilderment to panic to relief. A refreshing addition to most collections."--School Library Journal"Gorbachev’s whimsical watercolors capture an array of emotions on the animals’ faces, and the final pages, in which Dog reappears with an oh-so-surprised look and Mouse displays an oops-whatever kind of attitude, give a nice spin to this delightful story about both being gullible and being afraid."--Booklist ×