
Reach for this book when you want to nurture a sense of magic in the everyday or when your child is beginning to question the 'unseen' world. It is the perfect choice for bridging the gap between a logical child and an imaginative adult, providing a gentle space where different ways of seeing the world are both celebrated and rewarded. The story follows a young boy and his grandfather on a quest to find dragons that the grandfather insists are everywhere, even though they are hidden from plain sight. At its heart, this is a story about the special bond between generations and the joy of shared secrets. While the grandfather seems to be seeing things that aren't there, the book uses clever embossed illustrations to show the reader that the magic is indeed real if you look closely enough. It is ideally suited for children aged 3 to 7 who enjoy interactive storytelling and tactile experiences. Parents will appreciate how it encourages patience, observation, and a playful relationship with elders.
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A 4-year-old who loves 'I Spy' games or a child who is particularly close with a grandparent and enjoys 'secret' adventures that adults usually miss.
This is a tactile book. Parents should be prepared to guide the child's hands over the embossed sections to fully experience the 'hidden' dragons. It can be read cold, but works best in a snuggly, one-on-one setting. A child complaining that 'nothing ever happens' or showing frustration that they can't find something. This book redirects that energy into a mindful, tactile search.
A 3-year-old will focus purely on the tactile sensation of the embossed dragons. A 6 or 7-year-old will appreciate the irony of the boy 'missing' what the reader can clearly feel and see, leading to discussions about perspective.
Unlike standard picture books, the use of white-on-white embossing requires the reader to use their sense of touch and light-reflection to 'see' the dragons, making the theme of hidden magic a physical reality.
A young boy joins his grandfather on a boat trip to find dragons. While the grandfather points out dragon-like features in the landscape, the boy initially sees only rocks and trees. However, through embossed 'touch-and-feel' elements on the pages, the reader (and eventually the boy) discovers that the dragons are literally hidden in plain sight within the scenery.
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