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Kenny & the Book of Beasts (Kenny & the Dragon) Hardcover – Illustrated, September 22, 2020

by Tony DiTerlizzi (Author, Illustrator)
4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars 119 ratings
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In this highly anticipated sequel to New York Times bestselling and Caldecott Honor–winning author Tony DiTerlizzi’s Kenny and the Dragon, Kenny must cope with many changes in his life—including the fear that he’s losing his best friend.

What can come between two best friends?

Time has passed since Kenny Rabbit’s last adventure with his best friend, the legendary dragon Grahame, and a lot has changed in the sleepy village of Roundbrook.

For starters, Kenny has a whole litter of baby sisters. His friends are at different schools and Sir George is off adventuring.

At least Kenny still has his very best friend, Grahame. That’s before Dante arrives. Dante is a legendary manticore and an old friend of Grahame’s. Old friends spend a lot of time catching up. And that catching up does not involve Kenny.

But there’s a Witch to defeat, a pal to rescue, and a mysterious book to unlock. And those are quests for best friends, not old friends. Right?
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  1. Reading age
    8 - 12 years
  2. Part of series
    Kenny & the Dragon
  3. Print length
    224 pages
  4. Language
    English
  5. Grade level
    3 - 7
  6. Lexile measure
    620L
  7. Dimensions
    5.5 x 0.7 x 8.25 inches
  8. Publisher
    Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers
  9. Publication date
    September 22, 2020
  10. ISBN-10
    1416983163
  11. ISBN-13
    978-1416983163
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"A long-eared young hero takes on a witch bent on trapping rare legendary creatures in a magical book.

Not so much a pastiche of E. Nesbit’s short story “Book of Beasts” as an original novel with cribbed elements, this adventuresome outing regathers and expands the animal cast of DiTerlizzi’s 2008 reworking of The Reluctant Dragon (titled Kenny & the Dragon) for a fresh challenge...this oblique homage to a now-creaky classic is lit by friendships, heroic feats, and exceptional art." - Kirkus Reviews

"This may be a cozy world filled with darling animals—DiTerlizzi’s fabulous illustrations bring them adorably to life—but the stakes are high, and the lessons on friendship, acceptance, and the dangers of prejudice are meaningful. It’s certainly worth the return to the remarkable Roundbrook and its residents." - Booklist

About the Author

#1 New York Times bestselling author and illustrator Tony DiTerlizzi has been creating children’s books for over twenty years. From fanciful picture books like The Spider & the Fly to chapter book series like the Search for WondLa, DiTerlizzi imbues his stories with a rich imagination. With Holly Black, he created the middle grade series the Spiderwick Chronicles, which has sold 20 million copies, been adapted into a feature film, and been translated in over thirty countries. The Norman Rockwell Museum’s exhibition “Never Abandon Imagination” featured artwork from the beginning of DiTerlizzi’s career as a contributing artist for Dungeons & Dragons and broke attendance records. He has been featured in Time magazine and USA TODAY and on CNN, PBS, NPR, the BBC, and the Today show.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers; Illustrated edition (September 22, 2020)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 224 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1416983163
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1416983163
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 8 - 12 years
  • Lexile measure ‏ : ‎ 620L
  • Grade level ‏ : ‎ 3 - 7
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 12.8 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.5 x 0.7 x 8.25 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars 119 ratings

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#1 New York Times bestselling author and illustrator, Tony DiTerlizzi, has been creating children’s books for twenty years. From fanciful picture books like The Broken Ornament and The Spider & The Fly (a Caldecott Honor book), to chapter books like Kenny and The Dragon and The Search for WondLa, DiTerlizzi imbues his stories with rich imagination. With Holly Black, he created the middle-grade series, The Spiderwick Chronicles, which has sold over 20 million copies, been adapted into a feature film, and translated in over thirty countries. He teamed up with Lucasfilm to retell the original Star Wars trilogy as a picture book and his collaboration with celebrated author Mo Willems created the bestseller The Story of Diva & Flea. The Norman Rockwell museum’s retrospective, “Never Abandon Imagination”, featured artwork from the beginning of DiTerlizzi’s career as a contributing artist for Dungeons & Dragons and broke attendance records. He has been featured in Time magazine, USA Today, CNN, PBS, NPR the BBC and The Today Show.

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Amy Anderson
5.0 out of 5 stars My son loved this book! Perfect for Christmas 🎄
Reviewed in the United States on November 12, 2023
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"Kenny & the Book of Beasts" weaves a charming tale that blends elements of friendship and bravery with a touch of whimsy. The narrative unfolds with Kenny, an unlikely hero, befriending a dragon in a refreshing twist on traditional fairy tales. The author, Tony DiTerlizzi, skillfully combines humor and heart, creating a story that resonates with both children and adults. The illustrations add a delightful visual dimension to the narrative, enhancing the overall reading experience. This book stands out as a delightful adventure, encouraging readers to embrace differences and challenge stereotypes in an imaginative and endearing way.
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Kathryn
5.0 out of 5 stars 2nd book in series
Reviewed in the United States on May 4, 2023
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A great book! I read this to my 6 yr old and he really enjoyed this book!
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Meg
5.0 out of 5 stars Great series
Reviewed in the United States on January 12, 2021
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Please write more books! Our little one loves your work.
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Niki E.
4.0 out of 5 stars Fun series to read to kids
Reviewed in the United States on December 6, 2020
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My kids and I really enjoyed Kenny & the Book of Beasts, the second in the Kenny and the Dragon series. It was interesting to see where Tony DiTerlizzi took the characters with the story since the first was based upon Kenneth Grahame's The Reluctant Dragon. The story itself is a rather quick read and the beautiful illustrations add so much to the experience.
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Pam Crawford
5.0 out of 5 stars Great price
Reviewed in the United States on February 28, 2021
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He loved the book
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5.0 out of 5 stars Magic Between the Pages
Reviewed in the United States on January 22, 2023
“Kenny and the Book of Beasts” is a fairytale of mythical creatures and forest animals. The reader follows Kenny Rabbit in his adventures: having fun with his dragon-friend (Grahame), visiting castles, squabbles with siblings, and even an encounter with a witch-like opossum and a Manticore! The overall theme of the story is that sometimes good can come from change, including friendships. The illustrations are delightful, and the story gives cozy and magical vibes. This would be a great story for any young reader aged 10-12.
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E. Thiessen
5.0 out of 5 stars Great addition to series
Reviewed in the United States on September 24, 2020
Aww...I think I liked this book even more than the first book, even if Kenny was kind of a jerk at first. But read it and you will understand. He's a bit older in this book since it's been several years since the first book, and he's been enjoying being friends with Grahame, George, and Charlotte. But things always change and he now has 12 younger sisters and Charlotte has started at a new school with new friends. I felt like the author did a good job getting into the head of a teenager who may not easily see others' point-of-view, especially when he feels like his friends are leaving him. Spoiler alert--they're not. But how often do teens feel like no one understands them or so and so no longer likes me, and so on? It all felt very real to me and I could feel his frustration grow with each incident. I really liked how Kenny was given room to make mistakes and take responsibility for those mistakes, but also that others also acknowledged their own part in the friction. Although both novels are pretty much stand-alone, you would definitely get more from this if you knew a little bit about the story from the first book. Sometimes when you enjoy the first book of a novel, the second one ends up being a let-down. But I didn't feel like this was the case at all. There are enough new elements here to keep the story fresh and interesting. The illustrations are also quite lovely and definitely add to the story. I loved looking at the drawings and watch the descriptions come alive. As an aside, I love that the idea for this series was inspired by The Reluctant Dragon, and it JUST occurred to me that Grahame's name was inspired by the author of the Reluctant Dragon! I would definitely recommend this to my late elementary/early middle school students!
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Marjorie Keller
4.0 out of 5 stars Kenny books
Reviewed in the United States on October 30, 2021
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Purchase this book for my granddaughter to read to me on the way to school. We love the fun story. She also read the Kenny and the dragon book.
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Savina Baggio
5.0 out of 5 stars Ieeee
Reviewed in Italy on October 12, 2023
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CHRISTIAN ELIES
5.0 out of 5 stars le contenu du livre avec le texte et des images pour mieux comprendre le texte
Reviewed in France on August 6, 2021
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Bonjour, je suis âgé de 67 ans. j'apprends l'anglais et j'ai acquis les premières briques de la langue. j'ai choisi ce livre sur Goodreads car l'histoire me replonge dans mon enfance. Et qui plus est le texte n'est pas trop difficile pour moi, hormis les mots que je ne connais pas. C'est pour moi une expérience très enrichissante. Les livres pour enfants peuvent être lu par des adultes en quête d'apprentissage de langues comme c'st mon cas. J'ai commencé à lire les premières pages et cela me plaît déjà beaucoup.
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