The Dragon Hunters

K-Gr 2—Nothing can come between a boy and his dog, or in this case, two brothers and their beloved pet. Not even a fearsome fiery dragon. Originally published in New Zealand, this tale of searching is captivating from the start. After a dragon has run off with Flynn and Paddy's dog, the boys set off on an unbelievable adventure to steal Coco back, and they have even packed sandwiches. Told in a catchy, ABAB rhyme scheme, this tale begs to be read aloud at home or in storytime. The sketches and full color illustrations, the latter brought to life using Adobe Photoshop, are vibrant, and the story comes to life. The tones are natural and toned, and the gentle hues carry the story and complement the mood of determination. Only the dragon is bright red and full of fearsome roar, but the boys escape with just enough wit to make it home for dinner.