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    Who Loves the Dragon? by Bianca Schulze | Book Spotlight

    Bianca SchulzeBy Bianca Schulze2 Mins Read Ages 0-3 Ages 4-8 Best Kids Stories Gift Books Picture Books Reluctant Readers Seasonal: Holiday Books
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    Who Loves the Dragon?
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    In this interactive follow-up to Don’t Wake the Dragon, our beloved Dragon is wide-awake and preparing to celebrate one of the kingdom’s most important events of the year: the annual Friendship Festival! Young readers will love waving to characters, blowing kisses, dancing, and more on this fun ride alongside Dragon and her sweet friends.

    Who Loves the Dragon? by Bianca Schulze: Book Cover

    Who Loves the Dragon? by Bianca Schulze: Book Cover

    Who Loves the Dragon?

    Written by Bianca Schulze

    Illustrated by Samara Hardy

    Ages 3-6 | 32 Pages

    Publisher: Clever Publishing | ISBN-13: 978-1951100438

    Publisher’s Synopsis: In this interactive follow-up to Don’t Wake the Dragon, our beloved Dragon is wide-awake and preparing to celebrate one of the kingdom’s most important events of the year: the annual Friendship Festival! It’s a time for everyone to gather and have fun, all honoring their meaningful friendships. But on the day of the feast, the cooks are called away to cater to the Queen and the knights must report for special duty in the Enchanted Forest. With everyone gone, Dragon is upset and worried that this year’s Friendship Festival is doomed. Could they be planning something special for her? And in the meantime, can you help cheer her up? With colorful and humorous illustrations throughout, this read-aloud picture book encourages kids to interact with the text on every page. Young readers will love waving to characters, blowing kisses, dancing, and more on this fun ride alongside Dragon and her adorable friends in this delightful story that will beg to be read again and again.

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    About the Author

    Bianca Schulze is the founder and editor of The Children’s Books Review – a resource devoted to children’s literature and literacy. Bianca is also the bestselling author of 101 Books to Read Before You Grow Up, an Amazon “Book of the Month” in 2016. She is a reader, reviewer, mother, and children’s book lover. Born and raised in Sydney, Australia, Bianca now lives with her husband and three children near Boulder, Colorado.

    For more information, visit biancaschulze.com

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    About the Illustrator

    Samara Hardy is an illustrator and designer who has created artwork for clients across the globe for greetings cards, stationery, homewares, children’s books, and much more.

    For more information, visit samarahardy.com

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    Bianca Schulze is the founder of The Children’s Book Review. She is a reader, reviewer, mother and children’s book lover. She also has a decade’s worth of experience working with children in the great outdoors. Combined with her love of books and experience as a children’s specialist bookseller, the goal is to share her passion for children’s literature to grow readers. Born and raised in Sydney, Australia, she now lives with her husband and three children near Boulder, Colorado.

    135 Comments

    1. Rita Wray on January 15, 2021 11:00 am

      My grandson would love it. Love the dragon.

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    2. Lisa Reigel on January 15, 2021 11:13 am

      Perfect for my dragon loving nephews! Looks like a wonderful book for all children. Very eye catching.

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      • Dandi D on January 15, 2021 12:36 pm

        This is so adorable and I know my children would love it!

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        • Amy Green on February 5, 2021 3:44 pm

          I want to win this prize pack for my little sister. I have been enamored with dragons since I was a young child, and loved the movies ‘Dragonslayer’ and Walt Disney’s ‘Sleeping Beauty’!

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    3. Nina Ward on January 15, 2021 11:55 am

      I hope to read this to my niece who loves dragons. The illustrations seem amazing.

      Reply
    4. Elaine Lund on January 15, 2021 12:14 pm

      I would love to win this giveaway because I love an excuse to go shopping (the GC) and I love to read to my niece! This book looks adorable! Thanks for the giveaway!

      Reply
    5. Tiffany Schmidt on January 15, 2021 1:36 pm

      I would love to share this with all three of my children, then take a book as a guest reader to my daughter’s preschool class.

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    6. Shakeia Rieux on January 15, 2021 2:07 pm

      I would love to win this for my sister, and my nieces they love dragons!

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    7. Susan Heim on January 15, 2021 5:29 pm

      I love fantasy stories, and dragons are the ultimate fantasy creatures (besides unicorns, of course).

      Reply
    8. melanie huttner on January 15, 2021 8:10 pm

      My daughter loves dragons, and she would love this book!

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    9. Gaye Mcgill on January 15, 2021 8:17 pm

      I love the dragon and my great-grandsons would too. I’m always on the lookout for good books for them because they love to read/have someone read to them.

      Reply
    10. Michelle Catallo on January 16, 2021 8:03 am

      My god-daughter loves these types of books, plus she is learning how to read. Perfect snuggle up book.

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    11. Anita C on January 16, 2021 9:03 am

      I would love to gift this to my niece

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    12. Sheryl Sens on January 16, 2021 9:13 pm

      Thanks, I know several kids who would love this!

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    13. Barbara on January 17, 2021 9:03 am

      I would love to win for my grandchildren. I like to read them stories when they spend time with me.

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    14. Rita M on January 17, 2021 10:17 am

      I would love to win this for my granddaughter. Who doesn’t love a dragon?!

      Reply
    15. shelly peterson on January 17, 2021 1:09 pm

      I would love to win this for my grandson. He loves dragons.

      Reply
    16. Connie Scruggs on January 18, 2021 4:11 pm

      This would be great for my Pre-K class!

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    17. Margaret Smith on January 18, 2021 5:19 pm

      This would be perfect for my Grandson. Book sounds really cute.

      Reply
    18. Linda Herold on January 19, 2021 12:24 am

      I am a special education teacher and I love children’s books!

      Reply
    19. Jodi Hunter on January 19, 2021 7:42 am

      I love dragons and so does my daughter.

      Reply
    20. Cynthia C on January 19, 2021 8:34 am

      This would make a wonderful Valentine’s Day gift for my nieces.

      Reply
    21. Sara Zielinski on January 19, 2021 10:25 am

      Yes I love dragons and the prize pack looks so cute! This is also perfect for Valentine’s day!

      Reply
    22. Katie Amanda on January 19, 2021 6:43 pm

      I’m 19 weeks pregnant with my first. I’d love to add this to my baby’s library. I’m sure the baby would LOVE the dragon!

      Reply
    23. Merry on January 20, 2021 12:25 pm

      I would love to share this book with my niece and nephews. They would enjoy reading this book. It would be perfect for Valentine’s Day!

      Reply
    24. DeeAnn on January 21, 2021 12:27 pm

      I find interactive books entertaining and educational. This would be perfect for my grandsons!

      Reply
    25. Lisa on January 21, 2021 1:07 pm

      🖐 I want to know who loves Dragon! Both my girls love books with dragons like Dragons love tacos, even the Paperbag Princess (though the dragon isn’t the main character in that one). There’s something about dragons that sparks the imagination of kids and adults alike.

      Reply
    26. Vanessa on January 21, 2021 5:59 pm

      For my family and nephews

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    27. Karl P on January 22, 2021 1:48 pm

      My grandkids love dragons!

      Reply
    28. Anita Jude on January 22, 2021 10:18 pm

      My great grand baby would love this and she loves dragons thanks for the chance

      Reply
    29. Jessica W. on January 26, 2021 8:32 am

      Yes I love the dragon and I think my daughter would love it too!

      Reply
    30. Susan Stickney on January 26, 2021 1:02 pm

      Everyone in my family, each and every age and gender, love dragons and would adore this book!

      Reply
    31. Julie Waldron on January 27, 2021 11:45 am

      This looks cute, I love this dragon. I’d share it with my girls.

      Reply
    32. Dena Akbar on January 27, 2021 7:15 pm

      Everyone in my family, each and every age and gender, love dragons and would adore this book!

      Reply
    33. Vickie L Couturier on January 28, 2021 8:58 am

      I have several little grandsons that are crazy about dragons

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    34. Heidi on January 28, 2021 10:35 am

      Would love to add this to our library!

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    35. Caroline Lennek on January 28, 2021 12:06 pm

      I’ve been a dragon lover ever since Peter, Paul and Mary recorded their iconic song “Puff The Magic Dragon.” This book would just be another way to transmit my love of dragons to my grandchildren.

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    36. Seyma Bennett Shabbir on January 28, 2021 12:11 pm

      I love the dragon! My kids would love this story!!

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    37. tammy ta on January 28, 2021 12:58 pm

      This looks like a fun book my nieces would enjoy. Yes, I like dragons.

      Reply
    38. Natalie on January 28, 2021 1:08 pm

      I think we need this set of books right now in the way our world has been.with the pandemic etc. yes I love dragons!

      Reply
    39. Alicia Turner on January 28, 2021 1:14 pm

      Cool Giveaway!

      Reply
    40. Kara Gill on January 28, 2021 3:58 pm

      I’d love to win this for my cousins baby. He would love it!

      Reply
    41. Larissa Brunken on January 28, 2021 8:30 pm

      My son would love this book! So would his sisters!

      Reply
    42. Stacey Knutson on January 29, 2021 7:09 am

      I would love to win and share with my students! I’m the librarian for a PreK-2 school and we love dragons!!!

      Reply
    43. Kimberly A Treadway on January 30, 2021 11:38 am

      I have 5 kids who would love this book. I am also a teacher and have a classroom full of kids who would love this book.

      Reply
    44. Kathleen Mazurowski on February 2, 2021 7:01 am

      Love dragons and my my grand nieces and nephews would too!

      Reply
    45. Pamela Haskin on February 2, 2021 10:42 am

      What a fun book! Can’t wait to read it.

      Reply
    46. Sarah Meade on February 2, 2021 3:19 pm

      These books look delightful and adorable!

      Reply
    47. Susan P. on February 2, 2021 11:14 pm

      This is a fun and happy book to read with the kids.

      Reply
    48. Kathleen on February 3, 2021 10:09 am

      The grandchildren just love the read alouds before bedtime, and who doesn’t love a good dragon tale

      Reply
    49. Antoinette M on February 3, 2021 10:42 am

      This is a fun book with lovely illustrations! Thanks for the chance to win!

      Reply
    50. Janet Sheets on February 3, 2021 5:48 pm

      I’m sure plenty of readers will love this dragon!

      Reply
    51. Jan Lee on February 3, 2021 8:20 pm

      My great nephew loves dragons and I’d like to win this for him 🙂

      Reply
    52. Sarah L on February 4, 2021 1:22 am

      I love dragons and I love Target.
      Thanks for the contest.

      Reply
    53. Debra Branigan on February 4, 2021 5:38 pm

      Of course, I love the dragon. I want to win the books so I can share the dragon with my grandson.

      Reply
    54. Kat Taylor on February 4, 2021 6:01 pm

      My son is about to make me a granny and I’m already picked up the first library and am acquiring children’s books to read at night or any time of day to my grandson children’s book review is a great place to start and what child could resist a good dragon story like these. 😀🤪😏Kat

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    55. Nicole Sender on February 4, 2021 6:56 pm

      My grandson would love this!

      Reply
    56. Amanda Whitley on February 4, 2021 8:21 pm

      i would love this because i try and do a small little Valentines treat for my kiddos and this is perfect for the littlest who is too young for Candy and the candy is great for the older 3 . We love the Dragon!

      Reply
    57. JEANETTE H SHEETS on February 4, 2021 11:36 pm

      would love to win for my son and yes i love the dragon myself!!

      Reply
    58. MaryLynn Hayes on February 5, 2021 3:47 am

      I love dragons, I almost wish they weren’t mythical. My granddaughter would enjoy this prize.

      Reply
    59. Jacquelyn Cannon on February 5, 2021 5:40 am

      I would love to win this for my granddaughter because we both love dragons!

      Reply
    60. Stephanie H. on February 5, 2021 7:09 am

      We love anything about dragons and these stories would be a delightful addition to our book collection!

      Reply
    61. Brandy Cardenas on February 5, 2021 10:56 am

      My daughter would love this book!

      Reply
    62. Violet Flores on February 5, 2021 11:35 am

      I love dragins

      Reply
    63. Annette on February 5, 2021 12:24 pm

      I would love to win this to surprise my friend’s grandchild.

      Reply
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