Evermore Dragon

Reviewed by: Terri Bauld - Louis T. Graves Memorial Public Library, Kennebunkport, Southern Maine Library District

Review Date: October 29, 2015

Review

A follow-up to the book Lovabye Dragon, this story is about the friendship between a little girl and her beloved dragon.

The playmates decide that a rousing game of hide and seek would be a great way to start the day. The enormous dragon is not so good at hiding his drag-enormo self, but the little girl kindly pretends that she cannot find him at first. After a bit, she finds him and praises him for being the smartest dragon.

Problems arise when the little girl hides very well getting lost in the process. Fortunately, they are such special friends that the dragon can hear her thumping heart. In a dramatic rescue aided by the light of the dragon's breath, the little girl and her dragon are reunited.

The rhyming, lyrical text works well with the soft, muted purples and blues that evoke a mystical and magical place. The bug-eyed, somewhat goofy dragon and the sweet and clever little girl come to life with the simplistic illustrations done in muted oils. There is nothing scary about this dragon. A feel good story about friendship and always being there for someone.

Overall Book Score: very good