George, the friendly dragon by E. T. Matthews(40 pp., 3 part story, 8.5 x11, 12 point perfect/laminated cover, full color ) ISBN (978-1-895814-02-6 ) #NWP112. . . . . . . . . . . . . . $15.95 CAD/12.95 USD
A heart-warming story about being different and all that it entails, especially for someone growing up wanting to be understood and seeking acceptance from others. This story is about believing in oneself and developing tolerance for others, and addresses the important concept of self-esteem for children.It was field-tested with hundreds of school children and reviewed by dozens of classroomteachers prior to its release. Parents and grandparents enjoy reading George aloud or using it as a dramatization. Teachers find that younger children love having it read to them, while older onescan read it on their own. Full of wonderful rhyming conversations between the principal characters, George and a little girl named Amber, it makes a great gift, as well as an economical school resource. Each page to resonate with rich, vibrantcolors and cartooned characters by Gizelle Erdei. Add 100 lb. paper/12 pt. laminated cover and you have a very durable, “nearly kid-proof”, book. Officially adopted by the Nova Scotia Department of Education; used in all schools throughout Bermuda, and in many US states and provinces of Canada.
