Dear Komodo Dragon - Children's Book Review and Giveaway

Book Overview:

Lots of children have pen pals but one little girl has a real-life dragon—a Komodo dragon—for a pen pal! Leslie plans to be a dragon hunter when she grows up. When she and Komodo become pen pals, the wise-cracking dragon adds a generous helping of humor to letters that are chock full of accurate, interesting facts. Leslie learns not only about the world’s largest lizard, but also about the dangers they face. As their friendship builds, will Leslie change the way she thinks about dragons?

My Review:

Although I don't care to ever encounter one, I find Komodo dragons to be interesting.  Dear Komodo Dragon gives all sorts of facts about these creatures, but with a fun spin.  This story is told by way of letters between a girl named Liz and a komodo dragon.  Liz writes Komo (the komodo dragon) and asks questions about its way of life.  Komo responds with his behaviors, environment, habits, and physical traits.  In the end, Liz learns how she can spread the word to keep komodo dragons from being poached.  I really like the "pen pal" concept and thought it was engaging.  Kids will learn fascinating facts about komodo dragons.

When they are done reading the story, kids can turn to the "For Creative Minds" section at the back of the book for more lessons.  There, they can learn about komodo dragons by the numbers (i.e. 3000 estimated number of Komodo dragons left in the world).  Kids can also learn about conservation and how to help protect Komodo dragons.  Lastly, there's an exercise on Physical and Behavioral Adaptations.

Dear Komodo Dragon is a Spring 2018 release from Arbordale  Publishing.

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