samedi 10 janvier 2015

By Enid Hinton


There is something about strange, mythical creatures that keep readers of all ages fascinated. Children are no exception and they respond eagerly to dragon books for kids. Some books about these fierce fire breathing creatures are quite terrifying and more appropriate for adults but modern stories written for children usually depict them in many harmless, thoroughly entertaining ways while at the same time keeping a magical element alive.

Authors have given free reign to their imaginations in creating the characters of these dragons and in describing their appearance. They are small, large, cute, cuddly, spiky, beautiful and ugly. They come in all sorts of hues and shapes. Most of them have wings and breathe fire. However, their fire breathing qualities are often used in ways that are funny or brave rather than destructive such as when they set fire to their own wings or use it to put fear into the hearts of some bullies.

The behavior of dragons is unpredictable. One never really knows what they are going to do next and all sorts of adventures are the result of this. This helps children to stretch their imaginations. However, the children also have to be able to relate to these creatures and so they are naughty, clumsy, shy, greedy, adventurous and lonely, just like children.

These creatures stimulate the imagination and take children outside of humdrum every day life. At the same time, such stories often help children understand more about life and relationships. A child who experiences loneliness, for example, can relate to the loneliness of a creature who has no friends.

These dragons live in all sorts of strange places. Many dragons are described as living in caves hidden deep in remote mountains but those in novels written for children are more likely to be found wandering down the street in a town, finding their way into houses and schools. One story even has a dragon presiding over the school library and protecting the books. Their eating habits are very different from the ones who like to eat humans. They often prefer tacos and other treats and a couple of them are even vegetarians.

Many parents love reading stories about dragons to their children. These children often gravitate to stories like this when they begin reading for themselves and continue to read them as young adults. Today there are stories about dragons suitable for every age group, from toddlers to adults and they are widely available.

Stories featuring dragons are widely available from many sources today, including from a number of online stores. Purchasing from online sources gives one the opportunity to compare prices and read reviews. These reviews can be very helpful when it comes to making a choice of a book likely to appeal to a particular child.

Authors love dragons with their scales, claws, wings, spikes and fire breathing capabilities. Their appearance and qualities provide great opportunities for comedy, adventure and magic. Children remain fascinated and thoroughly entertained when these creatures become involved in situations they can relate to and find amusing and yet are magical and strange at the same time.




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