There is more than one way to be... strong

Clara Anganuzzi

Book - 2024

Maurice isn't a typical dragon-- he isn't scary, and he doesn't like to breathe fire. In fact, he would much rather pick flowers! Being gentle and quiet doesn't mean that Maurice can't be strong... but Maurice knows that he's not like the other dragons, and he doesn't quite fit in. Then one day, he comes up with a clever plan to help his brother, who's in trouble. Will the other dragons finally accept Maurice for who he is?

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Subjects
Genres
Picture books
Published
Wilton, CT : Tiger Tales [2024]
Language
English
Main Author
Clara Anganuzzi (author)
Item Description
"Originally published in Great Britain 2022 by Little Tiger Press Limited."
Physical Description
1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 24 x 28 cm
ISBN
9781664300408
Contents unavailable.
Review by Kirkus Book Review

A gentle dragon learns self-acceptance. Maurice, who's white with pale-blue wings, isn't like the other dragons, who love to show off their magnificent horns and their ability to breathe huge fireballs. Much like the protagonist of Munro Leaf's The Story of Ferdinand (1936), Maurice prefers flowers to displays of machismo. He swoops through billowy grasses, a blossom tucked behind his ear, smiling serenely, as he seeks flowers to arrange into lovely bouquets. Every year, the dragons take part in a competition to see who's the strongest. Maurice's brother, the aptly named Gruff, usually wins. This year, Maurice decides to try his luck, too. Unfortunately, his fireball is no more than a tiny puff, and his floral-embellished horns don't impress the judges. "I'm not strong, or brave, or scary," Maurice reflects sadly. "I'll never be like the other dragons." Then Gruff goes missing during the final phase of the tournament. In a delightful twist, Maurice's flower-weaving skills suddenly save the day and make him the star of the show. Even Gruff begins to realize that strength comes in many forms. Readers will be pleased to see that just like his beloved flowers, which flourish among the hard rocks, Maurice opens up and blooms, too. Soaring overhead perspectives and images of wide, outstretched wings capture the essence of these aerial beasts and their habitat. Nonconformity shines in this sweetly tender tale. (Picture book. 4-7) Copyright (c) Kirkus Reviews, used with permission.

Copyright (c) Kirkus Reviews, used with permission.