Old MacDonald had a Dragon

Summary

In this Amazon bestseller, Old MacDonald is happy to sing about the new dragon on his farm, until the other animals start to complain and disappear (Written by Ken Baker and illustrated by Christopher Santoro).

Book details

• Grades levels Preschool - 2
• Lexile rating: 670L
• Subjects: Children's humor, farm life, animals, dragons, brief interactive music sing-along
• Lesson plans: Reading Comprehension, Recognizing patterns in music, Compare and Contrast, Alliteration, and Five Senses
• More info: Lexile details

Reviews

"A lot of clever wordplay...The digitally created illustrations feature expressive faces and plenty of action... Children are sure to enjoy this amusing twist on the classic song." (School Library Journal)

"Ken Baker gives a new twist to an old nonsense song with a sudden conclusion that will assuredly bring giggles and demands to 'read it again!'... Flashy, bold, digitally rendered cartoon-like artwork captures the humor and carries the story through a fresh new version that will delight young listeners who may want to sing and act out the whole adventure." (Deseret News)

"A zany retelling of Old MacDonald that will keep kids giggling from start to finish... Old MacDonald Had a Dragon is full of fun language: puns, word-play, great alliteration and repetition, not to mention a few inside jokes such as the hog who rides a Hog (aka a Harley). Christopher Santoro s illustrations also add much and are a perfect match for this silly story full of fun, fire, and a great, big dragon-size BURP." (Great Books for Children)

"Kids will find this a delightfully silly romp!" (Sunnyvale Library Kids)