Dragon Boy
(Author) Pippa GoodhartGranda is different from other folk--he talks to the hills. One day, he tells his granddaughter, Lily, an old story about Dragon Boy--a human child who was raised by a dragon mother. The young lad lived happily with his family in the Dragon Hills. He looked like a dragon in his costume of leaves, and he learned to sing dragon songs. But he couldn't make fire like his dragon friends and somehow, he still felt as if he was the odd one out. Then one day, Dragon Boy is reunited with his real mother and goes to live with his human family, but he still misses his dragon past and he still talks to them when he can. Just like Granda in fact, thinks Lily
Pippa Goodhart
Pippa Goodhart is a British author known for her diverse range of children's books that often explore themes of empathy, imagination, and the power of storytelling. She has authored numerous picture books, chapter books, and novels for children of all ages. Goodhart's works are highly acclaimed for their engaging narratives and relatable characters that resonate with young readers.
One of her most notable works is "You Choose," a picture book that allows readers to create their own story by choosing different paths and outcomes throughout the book. This interactive and innovative approach to storytelling has made "You Choose" a beloved classic in children's literature.
Goodhart's contributions to literature include promoting literacy, creativity, and emotional intelligence in children through her thought-provoking and entertaining stories. Her diverse body of work has had a significant impact on the children's literary genre by encouraging young readers to explore their own imagination and empathy through the power of storytelling.
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