Dragon Post by Emma Yarlett
A fiery story about friendship and asking for help from award-winning author-illustrator Emma Yarlett. “An adorable story…” Mail on Sunday “[…] an ultimately uplifting treat and one that will remain with the adult reader…” The Big Issue One day Alex finds a dragon living under his stairs. He isn't sure what to do - but luckily he knows just who to ask for help. Open the envelopes and read the hilarious letters Alex receives from the fire brigade, the butcher and more as he tries to take care of his new friend. Who would have thought having a dragon for a pet would be so tricky? A joyful, touching and vibrantly illustrated interactive book. PRAISE FOR DRAGON POST “there is much fire-breathing comedy and five urgent letters to open.” The Evening Standard “This is a delightful picture book with an extra element of brilliance in the five letters included in the book, which are utterly hilarious, clever, beautifully produced and full of puns and character.” BookTrust “This book became, within two readings, a firm favourite in our house. It is pure pleasure to see a new children’s book that combines spark with sincerity, and humour with humanity. More like this please!” Armadillo *** Lift the flaps to read the magical letters and collect the rest of the Post Bag series: UNICORN POST – A magical story about a quick-thinking little girl and a unicorn SANTA POST– A festive story about finding the perfect present “A joyful picture book.” The Bookseller MONSTER POST – A hilarious novelty book about a quick-thinking child and a soft-hearted beast "A riotous picture book party." The Guardian Review
“An adorable story…” * Mail on Sunday *
“There are no parents and no phones but there is much fire-breathing comedy and five urgent letters to open” * The Evening Standard *
“[…] an ultimately uplifting treat and one that will remain with the adult reader…” * The Big Issue *
“This is a delightful picture book with an extra element of brilliance in the five letters included in the book, which are utterly hilarious, clever, beautifully produced and full of puns and character.” * BookTrust *
A warm, humorous and engaging novelty picture book * Picture Books Blogger *
“There are no parents and no phones but there is much fire-breathing comedy and five urgent letters to open” * The Evening Standard *
“[…] an ultimately uplifting treat and one that will remain with the adult reader…” * The Big Issue *
“This is a delightful picture book with an extra element of brilliance in the five letters included in the book, which are utterly hilarious, clever, beautifully produced and full of puns and character.” * BookTrust *
A warm, humorous and engaging novelty picture book * Picture Books Blogger *
Emma Yarlett graduated from University College Falmouth in 2011. She is the creator of Nibbles the Book Monster, Orion and the Dark and Sidney, Stella, and the Moon. She has also created animation artwork for the Waterstones Children's Book Prize. She is the winner of the English Association Picture Book Prize. Emma lives in Cornwall.
| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9781406379716 |
| ISBN 10 | 1406379719 |
| Title | Dragon Post |
| Author | Emma Yarlett |
| Series | The Post Bag |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Walker Books Ltd |
| Year published | 2018-10-04 |
| Number of pages | 32 |
| Prizes | Short-listed for Bishop’s Stortford College Picture Book Award 2020 (UK) |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
| Note | Unavailable |