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Sail Away Dragon (The Girl and Dragon Books) Hardcover – Picture Book, October 24, 2017

by Barbara Joosse (Author), Randy Cecil (Illustrator)
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Strange, wonderful sights await Girl and Dragon as the inseparable friends journey far across the sea in a third warmhearted and beautifully illustrated tale.

Dragon and Girl are the very best of friends, and they share the very same dream: to sail to the farthest far-away. So they set out to sea, Girl sailing on Dragon’s back. For a year and a day the two friends search up, down, and around for the faraway place, meeting creatures along the way: dolphins, whales, and even some snarly, sword-wielding pirates. And when Girl and Dragon finally reach the farthest far-away, they still share a heart and the very same dream — home. Randy Cecil’s muted, dreamy artwork and Barbara Joosse’s softly poetic words cast a comforting spell over imaginative explorers, leaving them safe with the knowledge that however far you go, there is nothing quite like coming home again with someone you love.
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  1. Reading age
    3 - 7 years
  2. Part of series
    The Girl and Dragon Books
  3. Print length
    32 pages
  4. Language
    English
  5. Grade level
    Preschool - 2
  6. Dimensions
    9.44 x 0.41 x 11 inches
  7. Publisher
    Candlewick
  8. Publication date
    October 24, 2017
  9. ISBN-10
    0763673137
  10. ISBN-13
    978-0763673130
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As in many famous stories, one must leave home to find home, which is the same for these two loving friends...Fans of the series will delight in seeing these favorites again, and Girl and Dragon should win some new ones.
—Kirkus Reviews

Cecil’s stylized oil paintings illustrate the text through distinctive line drawings, muted colors, and dense textures, creating a distinctive world for the intrepid Girl and Dragon. A cat and an owl with a small guitar share a little boat, adding a touch of Edward Lear to this charming, fanciful picture book.
—Booklist Online

About the Author

Barbara Joosse has written many books for children, including Lovabye Dragon and Evermore Dragon, also illustrated by Randy Cecil. Barbara Joosse lives in Wisconsin.

Randy Cecil has illustrated more than twenty books for children, including two other books about Girl and Dragon, written by Barbara Joosse, and Brontorina by James Howe. He is also the author-illustrator of the books Lucy, Duck, and Gator. Randy Cecil lives in Houston, Texas.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Candlewick; Illustrated edition (October 24, 2017)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 32 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0763673137
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0763673130
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 3 - 7 years
  • Grade level ‏ : ‎ Preschool - 2
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 9.44 x 0.41 x 11 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
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Barbara M. Joosse

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I want to write books that are super fun to read out loud. That's why I include words many people say are lyrical, but I like to say are musical. Offbeat rhymes and rhythms (like jazz) capture kids' attention and help you abandon the world of Here and Now, and take you to a magical place. Check out my video on this page--the one with the cover of "Sail Away Dragon."

I encourage you to read my stories with abandon! Shake off the adult concept of regular rhymes and rhythms or words you can find in a dictionary. Add your own words if you feel like it! Use character voices! Have fun with your kids.

HERE BE DRAGONS!

My favorite series is the Dragon & Girl series. Books include "Lovabye Dragon," "Evermore Dragon," and "Sail Away Dragon." The books begin this way: "Once there was a girl / a very little girl. / And there was a Dragon / a very biggle dragon. / They were friends."

All girls need "fierceness." We need it to protect our own hearts and the heartbeats of those we care for. In a world that doesn't always encourage us to be fiery, we need to make friends with our Dragon!

Many girls find their superpower in Connection. So it's in connection--the friendship between empathetic Girl and fiery Dragon--that Girl's gifts emerge: courage, cleverness and adventure. Now she can fly!

"With Dragon as boat and Girl as crew / there's nothing--NOTHING!--they can't do." (Sail Away Dragon) For more, check out the video on this page--the one with the cover of "Sail Away Dragon."

Also, a super p.s. The Dragon & Girl series is now a musical and I'm over the moon!

CLASSICS

I've written several classics in my 40 years of writing books for kids. "Mama, Do You Love Me?" and "Papa, Do You Love Me?" are universal messages of unconditional love. "I Love You the Purplest" addresses sibling rivalry in a colorful way. These books have sold millions of copies and have been translated into 26 languages.

COZY-READ / NATURE BOOKS

My daughter, Anneke, and I have co-authored our first book, "Better Together: A Book of Family." And it really was, better together I mean. Ani was always a science-head. And I was always a story-head. We lived in the same house but different worlds. Now Anneke is a biology professor at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater. And I'm still a children's author. In writing this book, she took me into her world and I took her into mine. The book is a cozy family read AND filled with animal problems. Story and Science really are . . .Better Together. And THAT'S our book of family!

FACTOIDS:

I've written 50 books for children in 29 languages. I'm too short to tell you how tall I am. My hair is gray with purple and teal, and is also curly. I have three children: Maaike, Anneke and Rob. I have three grandchildren: Esme, Marina and Lucia. My husband, Chuck Whitehouse, is a bronze sculptor. I have two dogs, Nugget and Poppy. I live in a very old stone house next to a river in Wisconsin. I really really really like shoes.

I HAVE TEACHER'S GUIDES AVAILABLE FOR SEVERAL BOOKS. CHECK MY WEBPAGE AT BarbaraJoosse.com

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4.9 out of 5 stars
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Let your little one unleash their inner Dragon!!
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Let your little one unleash their inner Dragon!!
I absolutely love this series. My daughter and I read this one at night, along with the first two books, Lovabye Dragon & Evermore Dragon. My girl loves them, and she's really becoming animated with all the exclamations, and it's great at showing her the different tones and inflections that are shown throughout the book. She can recite the first two w/o hesitation, and she's almost there with the third. I highly recommend this book to all parents, especially dads who are looking for a fun book to share with their little girl. I hope to see many more adventures from these two!
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5.0 out of 5 stars Let your little one unleash their inner Dragon!!
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I absolutely love this series. My daughter and I read this one at night, along with the first two books, Lovabye Dragon & Evermore Dragon. My girl loves them, and she's really becoming animated with all the exclamations, and it's great at showing her the different tones and inflections that are shown throughout the book. She can recite the first two w/o hesitation, and she's almost there with the third. I highly recommend this book to all parents, especially dads who are looking for a fun book to share with their little girl. I hope to see many more adventures from these two!
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5.0 out of 5 stars Let your little one unleash their inner Dragon!!
Reviewed in the United States on July 20, 2018
I absolutely love this series. My daughter and I read this one at night, along with the first two books, Lovabye Dragon & Evermore Dragon. My girl loves them, and she's really becoming animated with all the exclamations, and it's great at showing her the different tones and inflections that are shown throughout the book. She can recite the first two w/o hesitation, and she's almost there with the third. I highly recommend this book to all parents, especially dads who are looking for a fun book to share with their little girl. I hope to see many more adventures from these two!
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Laura Baird Ewers
5.0 out of 5 stars Sweet hook
Reviewed in the United States on March 18, 2021
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Such a sweet book. My oldest daughter (age 7) is completely obsessed with dragons. I found the first book over a year ago and gave it to her for her birthday. I was so happy when I found out it was a trilogy. She has all 3 and loves them.
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Joyce Cohen Olshan
5.0 out of 5 stars Is there a 4th?
Reviewed in the United States on December 16, 2019
As a class read, it was great for holding their attention and fun to build their excitement on the continuation of the journey of the girl and the dragon. Since we didn't know if there is a 4th or not, we came up with our own ideas of their next adventure, which was a fun creative exercise. These are great books to read at home and in class as well. Can't wait to read her other books.
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Jessica B.
5.0 out of 5 stars my favorite and my daughters as well
Reviewed in the United States on March 29, 2019
This is hands down my favorite book I read with my daughter. She has it memorized and can recite it...thats how much we read it. Amazingly I haven't managed to get sick of it or want to throw it out the window (unlike many books we read repeatedly). It's perfectly whimsical and adventurous with catchy rhyming and with a slightly atypical pentameter. Highly recommended.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Traveling to the Farest Far Away
Reviewed in the United States on November 5, 2017
Girl and Dragon are best friends. They are so close that they even share the very same dream of sailing away to the "Far-est Far Away." So, Dragon comes to Girl and he becomes the SAIL AWAY DRAGON and her his crew and they sail through the oceans to reach the far-est far away, traveling for a year and a day. They have many adventures and make several new friends. SAIL AWAY DRAGON wasn't quite the story I was expecting it to be. It's not a bad story, but it's not as funny or adventurous as I thought it was going to be. Instead, the book is more like the same poetic dream that Girl and Dragon share: light and breezy.
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Tanya M
5.0 out of 5 stars A wonderful addition the the Dragon and Girl series
Reviewed in Canada on July 7, 2018
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A wonderful addition the the Dragon and Girl series. My 3.5 year old daughter loves this book. Beautiful language and illustrations. A fun story of sailing to find the Farthest Far Away and all the friends they meet along the way.
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5.0 out of 5 stars A pleasure to read
Reviewed in Canada on August 9, 2019
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Lyrical tale of adventure, about best-unlikely-friends. This author is good at the feels.
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