The unlikely hero in this story is young Prince Cedric, who was slow to walk, has a tough time with reading and math, and fails miserably at dragon-slaying school. But with kindness and his love of hugs, Cedric saves the kingdom.
This cheerful picture book reminds us there is more than one way to solve a problem and reinforces the idea that everyone has something special to offer. A gentle message about kindness with delightful watercolors and a loveable dragon.
Mom's Choice Awards Gold Recipient
Christian Century Magazine Notable Books List
About the Author: ELIZABETH RAUMhas written nearly 100 books for children. Wherever she has lived (and she's lived in Vermont, New Jersey, North Dakota, New York, and Michigan), she has checked the neighborhood for dragons.
"I love the idea that there are fantastic adventures awaiting us in our own backyards," she says. But since she never found a dragon of her own, she decided to write about one instead.
Prince Cedric reminds her of her granddaughters who are learning to look for the good in others and to treat everyone with kindness. Elizabeth enjoys biking, reading, and hugging!
NINA VICTOR CRITTENDEN is an artist, certified veterinary technician, mother of two, and a self-proclaimed night owl and daylily junkie. She has never met a dragon, but was once an iguana-sitter. She loves popcorn, can't do cartwheels, and has always wanted to go to Switzerland. Nina lives in Minnesota with her husband, daughters, and animals.
