{"product_id":"the-reluctant-dragon-9780823450459","title":"The Reluctant Dragon","description":"\u003cb\u003eThe beloved classic of a dragon battle with a pacifist twist, redesigned to appeal to a new generation. \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThis is the tale of The Boy, who is not at all surprised to find a Dragon living in the hillside. Natrually, the two soon become fast friends, and when St. George arrives to battle the Dragon, whome he's sure must be a danger to the countryside, the Boy, the Dragon, and the Saint hold a surprising contest...which just might end up satisfying one and all. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eFeaturing a new introduction from two-time Caldecott Medalist Sophie Blackall, this story from the author of \u003ci\u003eWind in the Willows\u003c\/i\u003e and the illustrator of \u003ci\u003eWinnie the Pooh\u003c\/i\u003e has been enjoyed by readers since 1938, and feels particularly timely today. Ideal for fans of knights and dragons, as well as readers who like a slightly subversive take on a traditional tale.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eKenneth Grahame (1859 - 1932) is remembered today for two works, \u003ci\u003eThe Wind in the Willows\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eThe Reluctant Dragon\u003c\/i\u003e. \u003ci\u003eThe Reluctant Dragon\u003c\/i\u003e was first published as part of Grahame's collection \u003ci\u003eDream Days\u003c\/i\u003e. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eErnest Howard Shepard (1879 - 1976) is famous as the beloved illustrator of \u003ci\u003eWinnie the Pooh\u003c\/i\u003e and the three other children's books of A. A. Milne.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Holiday House","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50649412534546,"sku":"9780823450459","price":6.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_ec7e2fcf-04db-409d-819e-5f7519c7006a.jpg?v=1733263573","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/the-reluctant-dragon-9780823450459","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}