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When a Dragon Moves In Spiral-Bound |

Jodi Moore Howard McWilliam (Illustrated by)

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On a beautiful day at the beach, a young boy brings his bucket, shovel, and imagination, and builds a perfect sand castle. Right away, a dragon moves in. The boy decides to befriend his dragon and they spend time roaming the shore, flying a kite, braving the waves, defying bullies, and roasting marshmallows--all while Dad is busy sunbathing and Mom is engrossed in her book. Unfortunately, no one believes the boy when he tries to share the news of this magnificent creature. That's when the mischief begins, and the dragon becomes a force to be reckoned with. While adults will recognize the naughty antics as a ploy for attention, children will dissolve into giggles as the dragon devours every last sandwich, blows bubbles in the lemonade, and leaves claw prints in the brownies. Maybe the dragon really is running amok on the beach, or maybe it's a little boy's imagination that is running wild.

Publisher: Independent Publishers Group
Original Binding: Hardcover Picture Book
Pages: 32 pages
ISBN-10: 0979974674
Item Weight: 1.1 lbs
Dimensions: 10.3 x 0.5 x 10.3 inches
"Moore has a light, sure touch, and she gives McWilliam (I Need My Monster) plenty of room to exercise his considerable gifts for operatic expressiveness and expertly choreographed physical humor." -Publishers Weekly (March 14, 2011)
"[A] funny and creative riff on cause and effect. . . . Colorful, cartoony illustrations brim with humor . . . deadpan text is sure to illicit giggles. . . . A sandy complement to If You Give a Mouse a Cookie." -Kirkus (April 11, 2011)
"The delightfully humorous fantasy introduces the enthusiastic sand architect and the happy, fire-belching dragon on the jacket. . . . The cartoony scenes contrast the usual activities of the family with the imaginary but plausible behavior of the playful dragon." -Children's Literature (May 8, 2011)
"The multimedia illustrations overflow with humorous details and comical expressions and poses. . . . True to its circular format, this book is likely to be read over and over again." -Bayviews magazine (May 1, 2011)
"Warmly caricatured people, cinematic pacing, and gleaming pages give this a look that is just short of animation itself. This is a crowd-pleasing merger of sly text and pictures that will tickle many a funny bone. Highly recommended." -Library Media Connection (October 2011)
"This cumulative tale reminiscent of If You Give a Mouse a Cookie tells of a small boy who believes if you build the perfect sandcastle a dragon will move in, and so he does. . . . The illustrations are . . . large, colorful and full of life. This is a great book for sharing with a group or as a jump start to a writing activity with an older audience." -Puget Sound Council
"This is a really cute book that allows readers to question imagination vs. reality . . . . The illustrations are stellar and I think the cover appeal alone will see this book highly circulated." -Stephanie, kissthebook.blogspot.co.il
When a Dragon Moves In was included on Brightly's list of Best Dragon Books for Kids. -https://www.readbrightly.com/best-dragon-books-for-kids/?fbclid=IwAR2XO6Ln1GwZcaYYOfqPwAlCrcaIZPMZxu72slhAhBcshC4cAze_zrdqxlo

AWARDS:
Library of VA's Whitney & Scott Cardozo Award for Children's Literature
Charter Oak Children's Book Award Winner, Connecticut, 2012-13
Indie Next Kids' Pick, Summer 2011
ABC Best of Books Catalog pick, 2011
Georgia Children's Book Award, 2012-13
Mississippi Magnolia Children's Choice Award list, 2012-13
Kansas Bill Martin, Jr. Picture Book Award list, 2013-14
Nebraska Golden Sower Award list, 2013-14
Wyoming READS selection, 2014
NSW Premier Reading Challenge Book in Australia
Scholastic Book Club Selection
Children's Literary Classics Seal of Approval
Jodi Moore is the author of the When a Dragon Moves In series. Jodi has written articles for various magazines and newsletters, and is co-developer of an educational series for the hospitality industry. Writing for children has always been Jodi's passion because she strongly believes that if you nurture children's imagination, you will nourish their dreams. Proud of her "Jersey girl" heritage, Jodi attributes some of her best childhood memories to time spent "down the shore." She lives in Boalsburg, PA, with her husband and two sons who are relentless in their quest to build the perfect sandcastle.

Howard McWilliam is the illustrator of the When a Dragon Moves In and I Need My Monster series. In 2005, Howard left his work as a magazine editor and journalist to concentrate on his growing career as a cartoonist and illustrator. He is published in a wide range of UK magazines and newspapers, and is the cover artist for The Week. He has won numerous awards and competitions for his work. He lives in Cheltenham, England with his wife Rebecca and his two sons.