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Dare We Be Dragons?

By Barry Falls
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Dare We Be Dragons? by Barry Falls is a delightful children's book that explores the themes of bravery, imagination, and individuality. It follows the story of a young child who dares to dream big and embrace their unique qualities, encouraging readers to find courage within themselves. This imaginative tale is beautifully illustrated, providing a whimsical adventure for young readers.
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Format: Paperback / softback
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A powerful and poetic imaginative adventure from the creator of Alone, shortlisted for the Waterstones Children’s Book Prize!

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A powerful and poetic imaginative adventure from the creator of Alone, shortlisted for the Waterstones Children’s Book Prize!

Who knows where we’ll go…

Or what we might see…

What on earth will we find?

Oh, what might we be?

Welcome to a world where tree trunks become giants’ legs, a playground swing becomes a space rocket, a grassy hill becomes a towering volcano…

Even the most ordinary, everyday objects are gateways to wild and wonderful worlds in this joyful, rhyming adventure story – the perfect book to inspire imaginative play!

From the creator of Alone, shortlisted for the Waterstones Children’s Book Prize 2022!

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Dare We Be Dragons? has been praised as a captivating picture book that beautifully combines the themes of family and imagination, making it an ideal choice for inspiring young readers.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781843655275

Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 01 September 2022

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Farshore

Illustration: (Illustrated throughout)

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 3.0mm

Width: 220.0mm

Height: 280.0mm

Weight: 210g

Pages: 40

Collections

Barry Falls Children's Books Children's Picture Books Children’s, Teenage and Educational

About the Author

Barry Falls is an illustrator, living in Belfast, Northern Ireland. He graduated from Ulster University in 2005 and works for a range of clients in publishing, design and advertising. His clients include The New York Times, Orange, Unicef, NSPCC and The Guardian. He has won multiple awards and lectures in illustration at Ulster University.

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