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You've Got Dragons

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You've Got Dragons by Kathryn Cave is a delightful children's book about a young boy who discovers that anyone can have dragons, a metaphor for life's worries and fears. The story follows his journey as he confronts and learns to manage these dragons, understanding that they can be tamed with compassion and care. With heartfelt illustrations and gentle humour, the book provides a comforting narrative about dealing with emotions.
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You might enjoy this delightful children’s book if you appreciate whimsical storytelling that tenderly tackles themes of fear and overcoming challenges. With engaging illustrations and a heartwarming narrative, it’s a perfect read for children navigating their own β€œdragons” in life.

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A new edition of the classic picturebook about coping with fears.

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This new edition of the classic picturebook about coping with everyday fears brings to life how it feels when, in the blink of an eye, your world becomes a scary place. You turn round and they're there: you've got dragons! Wherever you look and whatever you do, you can't get away from them. You don't want to think about them, but you do, all the time. You try to pretend they're not there, but it's no good. You try to pretend they're not dragons, but that's no good either. So what do you do? Make sure you get plenty of hugs for a start. And while you're at it, try giving them names, drawing them, talking to them, telling them jokes. One fine day, just when you think they're going to be there for ever, it will suddenly dawn on you that something feels different. And it IS! At last your dragons have gone! This is a reassuring, honest book about coping with the fears we all share. Down-to-earth text and splendid, witty illustrations deliver a cheering reminder that no dragon is more powerful than YOU.

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You've Got Dragons by Kathryn Cave is praised as a cleverly crafted picture book that offers a whimsical yet profound way to address overcoming fears and anxieties. Its combination of humour and elegance provides comfort, with illustrations that amplify the text's emotional depth and charm.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780993107818

Publisher: Friendly Dragon

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 05 March 2015

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Friendly Dragon

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Nick Maland

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Width: 275.0mm

Height: 245.0mm

Weight: 300g

Pages: 32

About the Author

Kathryn Cave is an award-winning author of books for children of all ages. Her story Something Else (illustrated by Chris Riddell) has sold over half a million copies and won the under- 8s section of the first UNESCO award for Children's Literature in the Service of Tolerance. Kathryn loves author visits and is in demand for storybag workshops in schools all over the UK. Nick Maland has illustrated many books for children. He won the overall prize in the V&A Illustration Awards for You've Got Dragons and was shortlisted for the Mother Goose award for Welcome Nights and Other Poems, and won the Society of Illustrators Silver Medal for Snip! Snap! What's That?.

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