A Dragon Called Spark
Lily Murray author Kirsti Beautyman illustrator
Format:Paperback
Publisher:Oxford University Press
Published:3rd Oct '24
Should be back in stock very soon
A magical story about friendship and imagination, set at Hanukkah.
Eva has moved to a new street in a new town, and everything feels strange and different. Eva doesn't mind being alone because she already has a very special friend-Spark, her dragon. But perhaps Spark would like a dragon friend to play with? So Eva makes a special wish for a Hanukkah miracle.Eva has moved to a new street in a new town, and everything feels strange and different. Eva doesn't mind being alone because she already has a very special friend-Spark, her dragon. But perhaps Spark would like a dragon friend to play with? So Eva makes a special wish for a Hanukkah miracle. After the first night of Hanukkah, Eva meets Charlie, the boy from next door who has seen the Hanukkiah in Eva's window. Their friendship grows and Eva shares her Hanukkah traditions with him. Eva builds up the courage to tell Charlie about Spark. Charlie can't see the dragon at first, but soon Eva's Hanukkah wish begins to work its magic, in this celebration of the power of imagination by the bestselling author of A Dress With Pockets.
"The pictures are beautiful, especially Spark's trails of warmth and light. This gentle, positive book would be useful to read with a child who is facing some fears, feeling alone, or moving house, because it may bring light into the shadows, like a candle or Hanukkiah." * BookTrust *
"A dedication to Hanukkah, The Festival of Lights, this book is a joy." * Deborah Maclaren, LoveReading4Kids *
"With heartfelt storytelling and lovely illustrations, this book gently celebrates friendship, imagination, and the joy of sharing traditions with others. Parents will appreciate the story's warmth and subtle focus on inclusivity and celebration of Jewish culture. Children will love Spark's enchanting presence and the magical bond between Eva and her new friend." * Minipreneur's Book Corner *
ISBN: 9780192788832
Dimensions: 171mm x 232mm x 3mm
Weight: 174g
32 pages