Ellie's Dragon by Bob Graham
Published by Candlewick Press on November 10, 2020
ISBN: 1536211133
Pages: 40
Genres: Fantasy
Format: Picture Book Fiction
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“Ellie’s Dragon” by Bob Graham is the story of a girl and her imaginary friend, a dragon, who she eventually outgrows. Her dragon then movies on to another young child who needs an imaginary friend. This book is a bit sad for the reader, as you watch Scratch the Dragon become more invisible as Ellie gets older. There are shades of Puff the Magic Dragon and Pete’s Dragon in this story with the bittersweet ending.

Illustrations are simple line and colored pencil drawings that burst with color. The pictures show Ellie slowly getting older and Scratch slowly fading as she needs him less.

Aimed at children aged 3 to 7, this book is not a must purchase for your collection.

Reviewed by Kate Radke, Walker Memorial Library, Westbrook.