Storm Dragon

"A perfect book to inspire some outdoor adventures in rain or shine, searching for storm dragons on real or imaginary beaches. The friendship between child and grandfather is totally uplifting and heartwarming."

-- Jo Bowers * Associate Dean, Cardiff Metropolitan University *

"A rumbustious tale of derring-do! Intrepid adventurers brave seaside tempests and roaring wind in their hunt. Fab to read aloud...truly joyful...and spectacular artwork." 

* Kloves Books - Twitter *

"Wild lively art, bouncing, sparky words and an adorable inter-generational relationship make it a joy."

-- Simon Smith - Twitter

"A wind-swept, breath-taking read! A celebration of play, creativity, story-making, rhythm, rhyme through a beachy seascape."

-- Mat Tobin, Oxford Brookes - Twitter

"The loving friendship and imaginative play between the generations is wonderfully expressed, both with the words and in the illustrations."

* The Book Monitor *

"Fantastic readaloud potential, intertextual links, glorious artwork...An exuberant, joyous romp that celebrates a beautiful intergenerational relationship. A fab Grandad/Granddaughter adventure."

-- Mary Roche - Twitter

"A MUST to share with foundation stage listeners. They will delight in joining in."

* Red Reading Hub *

"If you’re after a cracking read aloud picture book to set the scene and inspire some exuberant outdoor play of the creative kind - rain or shine - then look no further: this book is the perfect starting point. From front endpapers to back endpapers, it’s simply superb."

* Books For Keeps - 5 star review *

"When there’s a storm, grandchild and Grandpa, set off for a beach adventure to find the mysterious storm dragon, in this heartwarming story of family, excitement and imagination. With powerful illustrations that evoke the power and allure of weather as a force of nature. Storm dragon is a wonderful picture book to read aloud an share with EYFS classes."

* School Reading List - October Book Club Picks *

"Carol Thompson’s smudgy, whirling images perfectly capture the breathless pace of this story. This is a delight of a book. The lively language and the lovely relationship between the grandfather and granddaughter are matched by the colours and movement of the illustrations which, with the page design, drive the story forward.  Adults and children from 3 upwards will have great fun sharing this book and imitating the hectic race in the face of the storm."

-- Eva Bearne * The English Associati