Jane and the Dragon

by Martin Baynton

Book Overview

A feisty heroine who'd rather joust than sew seeks out her own adventures in these magical fairy tales for today's young readers. Jane longs to be a knight, but everyone laughs at her. Everyone, that... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0763635707
• ISBN13: 9780763635701
• Release Date: February 2007
• Publisher: Candlewick Press (MA)
• Length: 32 Pages
• Weight: 0.28 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 6.9" x 9.5"
• Age Range: 4 to 8 years
• Grade Range: Preschool to Grade 3

Customer Reviews

How Jane met Dragon

It is great to see how Jane became friends with Dragon.

must buy

if you've seen the cartoon and want to know more.. but .. hey remember it is a kids book! :)

an excellent book for encouraging young girls

This book will encourage young girls to think of themselves as capable of becoming & doing anything their hearts' desire. Each Jane the Dragon book has a moral lesson, and the lesson in this book is "be true to yourself" and "each person has unique & special qualities."

The perfect fairytale

As the mother of a young daughter, I am always aware of how hard I must work to ensure that she sees herself as a person and not an object. I absolutely love how this book turns convention upside down and how Jane is true to herself even when everyone else--her parents included--is trying to tell her to conform. This book served as an excellent introduction to a brief discussion with my daughter as to how she can be anything she wants to be, no matter what others tell her.

Jane and the Dragon

This is such a special and unique book. It has a great message, especially for girls. It challenges stereotypes and convention in such a sweet way. Enjoy!

Absolutely Superb

Jane is a wonderful role model for young girls and boys alike. Her spirit makes her soar well past what is "expected of her" and allows her to achieve her dreams. She helps others achieve their dreams as well. The book is well written. The illustrations are beautiful. This was my favourite bedtime book to read to my daughter. When she put away her children's books many years ago, this one stayed on her shelf. I recommend this book wholeheartedly.