FICTION

Do Not Bring Your Dragon to Recess

by Julie Gassman
illus. by Andy Elkerton. 32p. Capstone. Aug. 2018. Tr $14.95. ISBN 9781684360352; pap. $7.95. ISBN 9781515828457.
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PreS-Gr 1—Following on the heels of Gassman's two other cautionary dragon books, this rhyming story explains why bringing a dragon to play at recess is a bad idea. The narrator describes multiple scenarios in which a dragon might behave badly in the hallways and on the playground. The refrain "Do NOT bring your dragon to recess!" is repeated on every other page, which listeners will enjoy echoing. Near the end, however, the narration changes from third person to first, as a little girl explains why her dragon should be allowed to attend recess. This is a bit confusing, but the illustrations help in explaining the change. Elkerton's artwork is reminiscent of Mark Teague's dinosaurs and dragon—and savvy readers will notice dragons from different legendary traditions.
VERDICT An additional purchase where stories about school and manners are needed, and where the first two dragon titles are popular.
Reviewed by Mary Kuehner, Arapahoe Library District, CO , Aug 01, 2018

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