How to Dress a Dragon

Toddler-PreS—Replace the word dragon with small child, and this becomes a very useful guide to dressing toddlers and preschoolers. "Catch him as he flies by./You may have to tickle-tackle him to the floor and give him belly kisses." As a round-headed child goes about the unhurried process of dressing his dragon, there is plenty of fun and affection. The characters delight in selecting superhero underwear, in putting clothes on the wrong body parts, and in finding opportunities to tickle. There is also the all too familiar tantrum when the dragon and his caretaker face off over the issue of shirts. "DRAGONS…DO…NOT…LIKE…SHIRTS!" Fortunately, this outburst quickly dissipates, and the pair decide to put on a cape instead. The cartoonish, spring-colored illustrations are well suited to the toddler-friendly text; cheerful whimsy and cuddly charm exude from both.