Step right up, brave reader!

What kind of dragon would you like to meet today?

A fiery red beast who munches on football players? A purple one who schemes with wicked uncles? Or perhaps a glittering ice-blue dragon frozen at the North Pole?

Inside this book you will meet all these and some more. These dragons don't just roar and burn. They spin kingdoms like tops, demand birthday presents, swallow entire towns, or even shrink enough to fit inside a bottle (but not for long)!

In The Book of Dragons, the legendary storyteller E. Nesbit unleashes eight rollicking tales packed with adventurous children, bumbling magicians, topsy-turvy kingdoms and, of course, dragon invasions. This deluxe edition celebrates one of the most beloved pioneers of children's fantasy, whose magical dragons have been delighting young readers for over a hundred years. Wait no longer, turn each page carefully – because once a dragon slips out, there's no telling what it might do!

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