About This Book
This enchanting collection, Eric Carle's Dragons, Dragons, invites young readers into a world brimming with mythical creatures from various cultures. Featuring poems from renowned authors like Anne McCaffrey and X. J. Kennedy, each page is brought to life with Carle's distinctive, vibrant collage illustrations. It's a wonderful book for introducing children aged 4-11 to the richness of poetry and the diversity of global folklore, sparking imagination and fostering a sense of wonder about the creatures that 'never were.' Parents will appreciate the gentle tone and the opportunity to discuss different cultures and the power of storytelling.
Fiery dragons, playful centaurs, the mysterious garusa, the web-footed bunyip--these and other mythological creatures abound in Eric Carle's Dragons Dragons. In this companion volume to Eric Carle's Animals Animals, he celebrates mythology and legends from around the world, and breathes life into the creatures that inhabit them. Illustrating poetry from such authors as Anne McCaffrey, X. J. Kennedy, Myra Cohn Livingston, and John Gardner, Eric Carle invites readers of all ages to enter the fabulous world of Dragons Dragons & other creatures that never were.
Discussion Prompts
1
Which mythical creature in the book is your favorite and why?
2
If you could invent your own mythical creature, what would it look like and what special powers would it have?
3
The book features creatures from different parts of the world. What do you think legends and myths tell us about the people who created them?
4
How do Eric Carle's illustrations make these imaginary creatures feel real?
5
What is a legend or myth you already know, and how is it similar or different from the ones in this book?
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