“The ‘follow your dream’ moral is prevalent throughout the text and reinforced by the dreamlike quality of the illustrations. Behind the talk of adventuring is a reassurance that even though adults have their own dreams and adventures, they still love and return to their children.” ―School Library Journal

“Cuban storyteller Carmen Agra Deedy has crafted a dashing tale packed with skullduggery, schooners and galleons. Wise guys will especially like young Walter’s witty narration and his sly (but never snide) asides.” ―Miami Herald

Southern Book Competition Award of Merit ―Southeastern Library Association, 1997-1998

Carmen Agra Deedy, a New York Times bestselling author, has been writing and traveling around the world telling stories for more than twenty years. Her books have received numerous awards and honors. Carmen has performed in many prestigious venues, but children are her favorite audience. Born in Havana, Cuba, she came to the United States as a refugee and like most immigrants sees the world from multiple perspectives. She lives in Georgia. You can visit her website here.

Michael P. White is an award-winning fine artist and the illustrator of several children’s books. He lives in Georgia. You can visit his website here.

“Eye-catching airbrush art…allows readers to enjoy additional searches for humor in twisted book titles, spoofs on tech terminology, and plot or text similarities with the fiery original. Written with a love for the printed word that spreads to quotes on endpapers, this title will find a following with Miss Lotty’s fans.” ―School Library Journal

“An entertaining read… White’s brightly colored, squashed and squiggly full-bleed illustrations match the tale for good goofiness. Pro-book and library quotes on the endpapers and multiple punny book titles in the illustrations add an extra touch of fun.” ―Kirkus Reviews

“The airbrushed illustrations are filled with rich colors and provide wonderful perspectives…The book is pun-filled as a result of the characters’ names and some of the book titles that appear in the colorful images. Bibliophiles who prefer to read books the old fashioned way rather than on Nooks or Kindles are likely to smile at all the tributes from children about the merits of real books” ―Reading Today

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“Carmen Agra Deedy’s books are hilarious and fun for all library-loving kids! This protective library goddess, who encourages her students to read and love books, reminds me of my former school librarian–and I can’t give a higher compliment than that!” ―Parents’ Teachers Magazine

“Carmen Agra Deedy’s sequel to ‘The Library Dragon’ is just as fiery when someone wants to mess with beloved books. Michael P. White’s airbrush watercolors explode upon each page with vibrant detail and color. The end papers are filled with quotes about the love of books, reading, and learning” ―The Wichita Eagle

“A hilarious book with a cautionary message about the value of making sure electronics don’t replace physical books, this story is awesome.” ―”Books to Borrow, Books to Buy”

“This is a fun book for kids of all ages” ―Sally’s Bookshelf

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Society of School Librarians International Book Awards (Honor Book, Language Arts Picture Books) ―Society of School Librarians International, 2013

Kansas State Reading Circle Recommended Reading List (Starred, Intermediate) ―Kansas National Education Association, 2013

Alabama Camellia Awards (Nominee, Grades 2-3) ―Alabama Department of Education, 2013-2014

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Colorado Children’s Book Award (Nominee, Picture Book) ―Colorado Council of the International Reading Association, 2014

Storytelling World Resource Awards (Winner, Stories for Young Listeners) ―Storytelling World, 2014

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Carmen Agra Deedy, a New York Times bestselling author, has been writing and traveling around the world telling stories for more than twenty years. Her books have received numerous awards and honors. Carmen has performed in many prestigious venues, but children are her favorite audience. Born in Havana, Cuba, she came to the United States as a refugee and like most immigrants sees the world from multiple perspectives. She lives in Georgia. You can visit her website here.

Michael P. White is an award-winning fine artist and the illustrator of several children’s books. He lives in Georgia. You can visit his website here.

“The elaborate, messy, and absurd attempts at repair are entertaining, as is the dialogue of the sibs (who are clearly enjoying their experimentation) as they put Harriet through their tender ministrations….[The artwork] has an electric energy that will appeal to viewers. The anthropomorphized dog and cat cavort divertingly through the proceedings; though the siblings appear not to notice them, kids in the audience will get a kick out of their antics. If you’re looking to take the knots out of a bad hair day, try this.” ―The Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books

Best Bets for the Classroom (Picture Books) ―Virginia Center for the Book, 2000

Dawn Lesley Stewart‘s writing has appeared in several literary journals, and she has served as the editor of The Longfellow Journal. She lives in Massachusetts. You can visit her website here.

Michael P. White is an award-winning fine artist and the illustrator of several children’s books. He lives in Georgia. You can visit his website here.

“Youngsters will enjoy the funny touches and librarians may feel the good-humored tap of a reminder that books are for kids.” ―School Library Journal

“Deedy is an accomplished storyteller, and kids will likely enjoy her frequent puns and wordplay and [Michael White’s] droll, stylized illustrations, filled with vibrant color and lots of comical details.” ―Publishers Weekly

“Full of witty word-play and double meanings, this fun read about a dragon librarian who guards the books and thinks ‘storytime is simply medieval’ is sure to make you ‘on fire with enthusiasm.’” ―Book for that Kids

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“I love the story. I love the images. I love the humor. I love the language. I love it as a parent, a teacher, and a writer. I could read it over and over and over because the humor and the language and the story and the pictures are just that engaging…” ―Christie Write Wild

“The illustrations are colorful and the creation of the dragon librarian and her antics will entice children to find the Library Dragon in their own school library.” ―It’s About Time MaMaw

“There’s plenty of wordplay to keep both parent and child entertained. Miss Scales ‘smoulders’ and is so tired after all her anger that she is simply ‘draggin’ near the end of the story. These examples, and many others, give readers opportunities to place emphasis on the words as they’re being read and stop to give context or discuss the rich vocabulary. It’s a terrific way to teach children about words, homophones and puns…” ―Kid Book Doctor

“Somehow, I had missed out on reading this book! We picked up the book with the audio cd at the public library and it’s now my new favorite book about Librarians. I will definitely be using it and recommending it for elementary librarians. Classic! The audio is a must because the author, Carmen Agra Deedy, gives the dragon a “I just smoked a carton of cigarettes” voice and it is hilarious!” ―Mrs. Library Fanatic

“This book has to rank right up there as one of my ‘most delighting’ kids’ books to listen to one of my tribe read. Just look at the grin on my boy’s face!!! I’d listen to his giggles as he’d sound out one of the harder, very tongue in cheek phrases and caught their silly meaning.” ―Our Wrighting Pad

“Clever wordplay, rich vocabulary and brightly colored illustrations make The Library Dragon a sharp, humorous commentary on children’s department librarians-be they dragons or dragonmasters!” ―A Page in a Book

“This is probably my favorite picture book of all. I first read it to my children when I checked it out from the library a few years ago. We’ve gotten it several times since. We all love it!” ―Write Wild

“The wordplay in this book is tops, and the illustrations are as funny as the words – pay close attention so you don’t miss a joke. The moral is nice, too…” ―The State Journal Register

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Notable Children’s Recordings ―Association for Library Service to Children, 2013

Children’s Book Award (Nominee) ―Florida Reading Association, 1997-1998

Young Hoosier Book Award (Nominee, Grades K-3) ―Association for Indiana Media Educators, 1999-2000

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Flicker Tale Children’s Book Award (Picture Book) ―North Dakota Library Association, 1997

Georgia Top 25 Reading List ―Georgia Center for the Book, 2002

Buckaroo Book Award (Nominee) ―Wyoming Library Association, Wyoming State Reading Council, 1999

Colorado Children’s Book Award (Nominee) ―Colorado Council of the International Reading Association, 1997

Volunteer State Book Awards (Master List, Grades K-3) ―Tennessee Association of School Librarians, 1997-1998

Read Alouds too Good to Miss ―AIME, 1998

Storytelling World Resource Awards (Winner, Special Storytelling Resources) ―Storytelling World, 2013

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Carmen Agra Deedy, a New York Times bestselling author, has been writing and traveling around the world telling stories for more than twenty years. Her books have received numerous awards and honors. Carmen has performed in many prestigious venues, but children are her favorite audience. Born in Havana, Cuba, she came to the United States as a refugee and like most immigrants sees the world from multiple perspectives. She lives in Georgia. You can visit her website here.

Michael P. White is an award-winning fine artist and the illustrator of several children’s books. He lives in Georgia. You can visit his website here.