McWilliam transforms Moore’s captivating story into images full of warmth and gives the reader a relatable family.

Her text is lively, easy to read multiple times, and gives the illustrator much to work with. Dragon becomes her bridge between big brother and little, and she does it with much heart and humor. Moore has captured the new baby experience, complete with all the excitement and ensuing jealousy felt by older siblings. The spreads that follow are sweet enough to melt big brother hearts everywhere, and a parent or two. Pouting, big brother decides he doesn’t need that baby or that dragon. The young boy, extremely upset, says something all big brothers, at one time or another, have wanted to say. Dragon, who normally chuckles when his friend blames him for things, has a different response,īig brothers everywhere will enjoy the next spread. The young boy has awaken his little brother, but no, it was the dragon, claims the older boy.

Startled awake, the baby cries and dragon’s mouth hits the sheet. Dragon in the castle/crib snuggling with the infant is such an adorable scene. The joys of a new little brother are short-lived when it seems the new little fellow has captured the dragon’s heart. Just like the first sunny outing, When a Dragon Moves In Again is fun and hilarious.

When the boy and his dragon try to play in this new castle, Mom tells them it is for the baby. Together, the two have great fun helping dad build a new castle that looks suspiciously like a crib. Now the dragon has moved into the young boy’s home. The young boy built a fabulous sand castle and discovered a dragon had moved in. When we last saw the boy and his dragon, we were on a beach enjoying the summer sun. And when that drooling, crying baby somehow charms his dragon, the boy decides he’s had enough of this baby business. But when the older sister says there’s no such thing as a dragon, frustration mounts and mischief ensues. The baby arrives, and the new big brother and his dragon dedicate themselves to entertaining the little guy. a baby?! Preparations are in full swing to welcome a new family member in this sequel to the award-winning When a Dragon Moves In. “If you build a perfect castle, a dragon will move in, followed by.

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