A review by bibliomaniac33
The Reluctant Dragon by Kenneth Grahame

5.0

This has to be one of my favorite children’s books of all time and we read it again and again. Although, I think “children’s book” isn’t a fair label, as it’s as enjoyable for an adult as a child. (I admit to sometimes reading it whether my kids are listening or not.) Per CS Lewis that is the mark of good children’s literature, and The Reluctant Dragon does not miss that at all. The Audible version by Kenneth Grahame has to be my favorite though, as his reading and character’s accents and inflections simply add to an already delightful tale. I know much of this sails over my children’s heads, but that’s what makes it a wonderful book. There is more to catch and laugh over upon each return. A truly splendid story.

If imagining little dragonlets playing Saints and Dragons at their mothers feet doesn’t make you smile then I don’t know what will. Read it. :)