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• Nominated for Yoto Carnegie Medal for Illustration 2023 (UK)

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9781839130281

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This stunning picture book is one for every child... eloquent and lyrical * Sunday Times * This story carries a poignant message for modern times, beautifully packaged as a classic fairy tale. Children will understand that sharing what you have with others is far more enjoyable and productive than being at war. The intricate watercolour illustrations have much to explore, with the graceful dragons as the stars of the show * BookTrust *

This stunning picture book is one for every child... eloquent and lyrical * Sunday Times * A powerful message about sharing and cooperation underpins this colourful, old-fashioned fable * Daily Mail * A gently satirical and gorgeously illustrated fable -- Amanda Craig * New Statesman * This story carries a poignant message for modern times, beautifully packaged as a classic fairy tale. Children will understand that sharing what you have with others is far more enjoyable and productive than being at war. The intricate watercolour illustrations have much to explore, with the graceful dragons as the stars of the show * BookTrust *

This stunning picture book is one for every child... eloquent and lyrical * Sunday Times * A powerful message about sharing and cooperation underpins this colourful, old-fashioned fable * Daily Mail * This story carries a poignant message for modern times, beautifully packaged as a classic fairy tale. Children will understand that sharing what you have with others is far more enjoyable and productive than being at war. The intricate watercolour illustrations have much to explore, with the graceful dragons as the stars of the show * BookTrust *

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Geraldine McCaughrean (Author) Geraldine McCaughrean has written more than 170 books, published in 61 countries and her work has been translated into over 45 languages. She is a three-time recipient of the Whitbread/Costa Children's Book Award, the Michael L. Printz Award and a double Carnegie Medal winner.Peter Malone (Illustrator) Peter Malone has worked for many years as a successful children's illustrator and is published worldwide. Peter has also worked on commissions from the New Yorker, and on Christmas stamps for the Royal Mail. He works in gouache and watercolour and lives in Bath, England, with his family.

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