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The Tale of Custard the Dragon
by: Ogden Nash

Used Price: $0.22

Binding: Hardcover
Dewey Decimal Number: 811.52
EAN: 9780316598804
ISBN: 0316598801
Label: Little Brown & Co (Juv)
Manufacturer: Little Brown & Co (Juv)
Number Of Items: 1
Number Of Pages: 32
Publication Date: 1995-04
Publisher: Little Brown & Co (Juv)
Reading Level: Ages 4-8
Studio: Little Brown & Co (Juv)
Sales Rank: 516496

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Editorial Review:

Product Description:
Belinda's pet dragon, Custard, has fire-breathing skills galore but a coward's heart, until an irate pirate breaks into Belinda's house and Custard figures out a way to save Belinda and her pet cat.

Amazon.com Review:
Do you remember brave Belinda and her "realio, trulio, little pet dragon"? This Ogden Nash classic has been a favorite of children for more than 60 years and until recently was unavailable in a picture-book version. Artist Lynn Munsinger has rejuvenated the poem with her chuckle-inducing illustrations of no-nonsense Belinda and the cowardly green and purple dragon Custard. Belinda was a brave role model for young girls back when females weren't encouraged to stand up for themselves, and Custard's hidden reserve of strength has no doubt inspired children for several generations. Hooked on Custard? The next adventure unfolds in Custard the Dragon and the Wicked Knight, which followed this popular picture book. (Ages 3 to 8)

Customer Reviews

Average Rating: out of 5 stars

Rating:

- The Tale of Custard the Dragon
I purchased this book as a holiday gift for "tween" members of the family.
At this time, no feedback has come from the kids, so all I can say about it is that the book was accurately described and shipped promptly.

Rating:

- Just because you *say* you're brave (or not)
Spoiler alert: So many apparently gullible readers have reviewed this poem, that I'm going to tell you the entire plot. If you want to be surprised, then just move on to the next review.

(1) Belinda and three other pets *say* that they're very brave. Custard the Dragon *says* that he'd rather live some place safe. Based on what they *say* about themselves, the four "brave" characters tease the one "cowardly" character.

(2) When a pirate breaks into the house, the four "brave" characters instantly turn tail and run away. Cowardly Custard, however, stands his ground during the attack and ends up eating the pirate.

(3) Once the danger is past, all the so-called brave characters come back and thank Custard.

(4) Ultimately, however ... Read More

Rating:

- great TALE
My son and I read it and laugh and giggle every time !!!

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- The Tale of Custard the Dragon
It is wonderful poem of bravery and adventure for children.

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- Ending could be better
I enjoy the poetry of Ogden Nash -- he has a fun style, which is well-apparent in this book. The pictures are delightful also. I felt a little let down by the author's ending because I expected the dragon to rise above his fears. However, I used the story as an opportunity to discuss with my child how she thought the story should finish. Together we wrote in a new ending line and are happy with the result. It probably turned out better with her getting involved in the story this way.

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