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The Dragons Are Singing Tonight
Jack Prelutsky
Manufacturer: HarperTrophy
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

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"If you don't believe in dragons, / It is curiously true / That the dragons you disparage / Choose to not to believe in you," matter-of-factly claims America's premiere children's poet Jack Prelutsky. Dragons aren't all the same, of course--some are amiable, some are disconsolate, and some are downright nasty. Here Prelutsky, who has written over 30 books of poetry for children, turns his considerable talents to the subject of dragons--a secret dragon, a thunder dragon, a mechanical dragon, even a lazy dragon who likes to sleep all day. The 17 poems range from the whimsical to the scary, but all reflect Prelutsky's incomparable flair for rhythm and humor. The fabulous fire-breathers are illustrated in all their irresistible splendor by award-winning artist Peter Sis. The sophisticated style of his large oil paintings is complemented by his trademark borders in antique gold, giving the pages an Old World look. If you don't believe in dragons then you need this book, because the magical combination of art and poetry will make you and your kids believers. If you listen closely, you might even hear the dragons singing tonight: "We are dragons! We are real!" (Click to see a sample spread. Text © 1993 by Jack Prelutsky. Illustrations © 1993 by Peter Sis. Permission by Greenwillow Books.) (Ages 5 to 9) --Marcie Bovetz

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An "excellent collection....Prelutsky and Sis...bring to life so many sorts of dragons: the large, the small, the ferocious, the technological, the gentle, the ominous, and the disconsolate. There's a `just right' quality to the verse that makes it a pleasure to read the words aloud. Their sounds fit together with seamless craftsmanship and their sense rewards listeners with humor, imagination, and occasional poignancy....Because it appeals on so many levels, this is one poetry book that won't siton the shelf for long."--Booklist.

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Love this book.......2006-08-29

I had a soft copy for my two kids and they trashed it from use. I was thinking about it when we decided to theme the office programming area the "Dragon's Lair". So I bought two copies, one for my daughter and one for our artist. My daughter immediately remembered the book and it is now read 1-2 times a week for her. My artist draws dragons for fun so she is about as happy as my daughter!

My Son's favorite Dragon book.......2006-04-28

This is a wonderful book with beautiful illustrations. When my son was a preschooler I would read this to my son at bedtime cover to cover. Now as a second grader, he is reading it himself and also used one of the poems for a poetry reading at his school.

As an adult I too enjoy the poems. They are well written with a lot of imagination. I love this book as much as my son does. If you looking for a great book about Dragons this is a must. It also makes a beautiful gift for other children. A must have for every childs library.

A great book to share with children of all ages!.......2005-09-12

We have enjoyed sharing this book with all three of our girls as well as with nieces and nephews. All the children are riveted as we read these poems aloud. Nasty Dragon and Boom are a couple of their favorites. I have also purchased this for gifts and the parents always have raved how wonderful this book is. Happy reading!

Sophisticated, Yet Fun.......2004-05-07

When I first read this book, I was six years old, and very enthralled with dragons. Now I'm well past my "Dragon Phase," but I still find this book a joy to read. The poems are very well written, considering the age group this book is meant for, with some large words such as "disconsolate" and "cacophonous". As a little kid, I actually learned some new vocabulary words from having the poems read to me. I like how the poems have many different moods: some are playful, some serious, some funny, and some scary. But the best part to me is the illustrations. They are detailed and creative. I used to just stare at the last picture in the book (A rustic scene of a mountain shaped like a dragon) and imagine I was there. Overall, this is a wonderful picture book.

Kids love this book, so do I.......2003-08-14

We got this book as a gift. I love the poems, and they read with a sort of happy cadence, even the ones with the more wicked lyrics. But more than anything, I really enjoy the artwork, which is reminiscent of illuminated manuscripts. Very appropriate. After reading this to my kids, I like to watch them run around pretending to be fire-breathing monster dragons. Much fun.

The Dragons Are Singing Tonight (Book and Audiocassette Tape) (Paperback)

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The Dragons Are Singing Tonight (Book and Audiocassette Tape) (Paperback)
Jack Prelutsky
Manufacturer: Scholastic Inc.
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Audio Cassette
ASIN: B000ERM4G2

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"If you don't believe in dragons, / It is curiously true / That the dragons you disparage / Choose to not believe in you," matter-of-factly claims America's premiere children's poet Jack Prelutsky. Dragons aren't all the same, of course--some are amiable, some are disconsolate, and some are downright nasty. Here Prelutsky, who has written over 30 books of poetry for children, turns his considerable talents to the subject of dragons--a secret dragon, a thunder dragon, a mechanical dragon, even a lazy dragon who likes to sleep all day. The 17 poems range from the whimsical to the scary, but all reflect Prelutsky's incomparable flair for rhythm and humor. The fabulous fire-breathers are illustrated in all their irresistible splendor by award-winning artist Peter Sis. The sophisticated style of his large oil paintings is complemented by his trademark borders in antique gold, giving the pages an Old World look. If you don't believe in dragons then you need this book, because the magical combination of art and poetry will make you and your kids believers. If you listen closely, you might even hear the dragons singing tonight: "We are dragons! We are real!"

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Jack Prelutsky -
Manufacturer: Greenwillow Publishing -
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover
ASIN: B000P27N80

Prelutsky's Fantasy Festival: Monday's Troll & The Dragon's are Singing Tonight

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Prelutsky's Fantasy Festival: Monday's Troll & The Dragon's are Singing Tonight

Manufacturer: Listening Library
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Audio Cassette

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Read by the author
Two cassettes / 1 hour 38 mins.

The Dragons are Singing Tonight
Espousing the belief that "Poetry can be as detectable as chocolate chip cookies," Jack Prelutsky spends part of every year serving as an ambassador of poetry to school children throughout the world.

Monday's Troll
A delightful collection of seventeen poems, in recital and song by the author, about such unsavory characters as witches, ogres, wizards, trolls, giants, a yeti, and seven grubby goblins.

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The Dragons Are Singing Tonight
Jack Prelutsky
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback
ASIN: B000JI9A4A

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The Dragons Are Singing Tonight
Jack Prelutsky
Manufacturer: Greenwillow
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover
ASIN: B000O2DJG6

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the dragons are singing tonight
prelutsky
Manufacturer: scholastic books
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback
ASIN: B000JI7XDA

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If you don't believe in dragons, It is curiously true. That the dragons you disparage. Choose to not believe in you.

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