The Moon Dragons
Age 5+
Fantasy & Magical Realism Picture Books
Creators
Dyan Sheldon (Author)
Dyan Sheldon is the author of many books for young people, including Confessions of a Teenage Drama Queen and a number of stories for younger readers. She also writes books for adults. American by birth, she lives in north London.
Gary Blythe (Illustrator)
Gary Blythe is an award-winning illustrator. His first children’s picture book, The Whales’ Song, written by Dyan Sheldon, won the Kate Greenaway Medal in 1990. Gary lives in the Wirral, near Liverpool.
Reviews
A wonder to look at and a joy to read aloud.
Wendy Cooling
A hauntingly beautiful fable with a strong message about greed and the environment. Absolutely gorgeous artwork
The Bookseller
Gary Blythe’s glowing pictures and a lyrical text by Dyan Sheldon prove to be a perfect combination in this heartwarming story.
Bookseller
Spell-binding and incredibly moving story coupled with illustrations that will take your breath away.
Lovereading
Sweet lesson of the value of art and life. Original fairy tale succeeds as a fable.
Kirkus Reviews
Beautiful art… great underlying messages.
The Best Kids Books Blog
Magical story
Red Reading Hub Blog
Spellbinding and gripping story with breathtakingly beautiful illustrations. A magical, awe-inspiring quality to each and every page.
EYE
Coupled with Sheldon’s lyrical telling of a good story, they together create something magical
BFK
Lilting text, accompanied by soft-edged impressionistic pictures. Beautiful.
The School Librarian
