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breakfastgrey's review against another edition
4.0
These books were super cute and well written. I think the second two were a tad drawn out, but the little one was absolutely enraptured so we absolutely blitzed through them. Some of the home scenes were a little dated, but nothing overly problematic, especially for books that are 70 years old. Great for readalouds!
lelandbuck's review against another edition
4.0
Cute book. Loads of fun to read aloud to kids. Lots of fun characters (who deserve fun voices). A great bedtime story book that will keep the kiddies happy for three to four nights.
bekab20's review against another edition
4.0
We thoroughly enjoyed this book. Lots of adventure and wonderful descriptions. My son couldn't get enough of it!
cladonia's review against another edition
5.0
These never fail to be such a joy to read. The art is so perfect and the story is very innocent. I love going over all the items Elmer puts in his father’s knapsack.
smitchy's review against another edition
4.0
Originally published in the 1950's this collection of three stories is still sure to charm young readers and parents. Suitable as a bedtime read or for independent readers these tales tell the magical adventures of the unnamed narrator's father who is named Elmer, his friend the wise old street cat and, of course, his father's dragon!
The first story is of Elmer's journey to find and rescue the dragon, the second is the adventure they have on the way home. The third tale is of the dragon asking Elmer for help when he discovers that his family is being threatened by people. Each adventure has a whimsical, gentle, funny and adventurous feel.
These stories reminded me of the adventures of Tashi by Anna Fienberg or Enid Blyton's The Magic Faraway Tree.
The first story is of Elmer's journey to find and rescue the dragon, the second is the adventure they have on the way home. The third tale is of the dragon asking Elmer for help when he discovers that his family is being threatened by people. Each adventure has a whimsical, gentle, funny and adventurous feel.
These stories reminded me of the adventures of Tashi by Anna Fienberg or Enid Blyton's The Magic Faraway Tree.
chelse34's review against another edition
2.0
This is an older book, so the appeal to kids is lacking a lot. I enjoyed the first story, but you can probably skip the 2nd and 3rd story.
stellarae2000's review against another edition
4.0
These stories are so sweet and I remember loving them so much as a child. It’s a fun adventure story although I cannot get over the fact that the dragon’s name is Boris.
hellasmella's review against another edition
5.0
I remember reading this in 2nd grade and have just finished reading it aloud with my 6 year old.
It’s a simple and elegant story that’s almost timeless. The prose and plot are clear enough for this to be a hit with ages 4 & up ( & up & up).
It’s a simple and elegant story that’s almost timeless. The prose and plot are clear enough for this to be a hit with ages 4 & up ( & up & up).