Izmelda, the Fairest Dragon of Them All!
Joan Marr
(Author)
Lala Watkins
(Illustrator)
Description
For fans of Interstellar Cinderella, here is a delightful and humorous fairytale twist that turns the tables on princesses and dragons! When Izmelda and Princess Penelope have a chance encounter, they are quick to measure each other up. Until they realize the best way to make a new friend is to sprinkle in a shift in perspective. This delightful story is an endearing twist on fairy tales where happily ever afters begin with being true to oneself--and accepting others for who they are.Product Details
Price
$17.99
$16.73
Publisher
Union Square Kids
Publish Date
January 10, 2023
Pages
32
Dimensions
10.16 X 10.16 X 0.47 inches | 1.01 pounds
Language
English
Type
Hardcover
EAN/UPC
9781454943525
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About the Author
Joan Marr spends her days editing words for grown-ups and her nights writing stories for kids. She has a degree in English from the University of Notre Dame, where she learned how to properly punctuate dragon dialogue. She currently lives in West Bradford, Pennsylvania, with her husband, two kids, two cats, and one very energetic dog. This is her debut picture book. Learn more at JoanMarrBooks.com and on Twitter @joanmarrbooks. Lala Watkins is the illustrator of I Love You More Than Ice-Cream by Becky Davies and Bus Stop by Angela H. Dale. With a degree from Ringling College of Art and Design, Lala has also worked as a product designer, product developer, illustrator, and graphic designer at Sanrio, Paper Culture, and Cartoon Network. She invites you to visit her at acaseoflala.com.
Reviews
"Whether readers empathize more with fairy-tale-loving Izmelda or independent Penelope, they will enjoy the humorous dynamic, the eventual friendship, and the reminder that it's important to make time for cupcakes . . . . A cheery subversion of fairy-tale tropes." --Kirkus Reviews
