{"product_id":"the-reluctant-dragon-gift-edition-isbn-9780823450459","title":"The Reluctant Dragon (Gift Edition)","description":"\u003cb\u003eThe beloved classic of a dragon battle with a pacifist twist, redesigned to appeal to a new generation.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eThis is the tale of The Boy, who is not at all surprised to find a Dragon living in the hillside. Natrually, the two soon become fast friends, and when St. George arrives to battle the Dragon, whome he's sure must be a danger to the countryside, the Boy, the Dragon, and the Saint hold a surprising contest...which just might end up satisfying one and all.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFeaturing a new introduction from two-time Caldecott Medalist Sophie Blackall, this story from the author of \u003ci\u003eWind in the Willows\u003c\/i\u003e and the illustrator of \u003ci\u003eWinnie the Pooh\u003c\/i\u003e has been enjoyed by readers since 1938, and feels particularly timely today. Ideal for fans of knights and dragons, as well as readers who like a slightly subversive take on a traditional tale.Kenneth Grahame (1859 - 1932) is remembered today for two works, \u003ci\u003eThe Wind in the Willows\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eThe Reluctant Dragon\u003c\/i\u003e. \u003ci\u003eThe Reluctant Dragon\u003c\/i\u003e was first published as part of Grahame's collection \u003ci\u003eDream Days\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eErnest Howard Shepard (1879 – 1976) is famous as the beloved illustrator of \u003ci\u003eWinnie the Pooh\u003c\/i\u003e and the three other children's books of A. A. Milne.","brand":"Holiday House","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46303530680549,"sku":"NP9780823450459","price":8.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9780823450459.jpg?v=1767741207","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/products\/the-reluctant-dragon-gift-edition-isbn-9780823450459","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}