{"product_id":"the-reluctant-dragon-gift-edition-hardcover","title":"The Reluctant Dragon (Gift Edition) - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eKenneth Grahame\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eErnest H. Shepard\u003c\/b\u003e (Illustrator), \u003cb\u003eSophie Blackall\u003c\/b\u003e (Foreword by)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe beloved classic of a dragon battle with a pacifist twist, redesigned to appeal to a new generation. \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThis is the tale of The Boy, who is not at all surprised to find a Dragon living in the hillside. Natrually, the two soon become fast friends, and when St. George arrives to battle the Dragon, whome he's sure must be a danger to the countryside, the Boy, the Dragon, and the Saint hold a surprising contest...which just might end up satisfying one and all. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eFeaturing a new introduction from two-time Caldecott Medalist Sophie Blackall, this story from the author of \u003ci\u003eWind in the Willows\u003c\/i\u003e and the illustrator of \u003ci\u003eWinnie the Pooh\u003c\/i\u003e has been enjoyed by readers since 1938, and feels particularly timely today. Ideal for fans of knights and dragons, as well as readers who like a slightly subversive take on a traditional tale.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eKenneth Grahame (1859 - 1932) is remembered today for two works, \u003ci\u003eThe Wind in the Willows\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eThe Reluctant Dragon\u003c\/i\u003e. \u003ci\u003eThe Reluctant Dragon\u003c\/i\u003e was first published as part of Grahame's collection \u003ci\u003eDream Days\u003c\/i\u003e. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eErnest Howard Shepard (1879 - 1976) is famous as the beloved illustrator of \u003ci\u003eWinnie the Pooh\u003c\/i\u003e and the three other children's books of A. A. Milne.\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 64\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.6 x 9.1 x 6.1 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e October 13, 2020\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51769256673568,"sku":"9780823447251","price":17.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/30ce753e74cf137226a8a799ab3ead4e_b5312fbb-50df-43a0-bbaf-33d654351cf5.webp?v=1780344449","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/the-reluctant-dragon-gift-edition-hardcover","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}