elmer and the dragon read aloud

6. Elmer and the Dragon is a wonderful children's story, I enjoyed reading it as much as my son enjoyed listening to the story. Nobody (Elmer, the Dragon, any animals they meet) gets injured or eaten, they just get bested with clever solutions. Elmer happens upon a cat that has an idea of a way to make this dream possible for Elmer. One day, Elmer Elevator meets an alley cat. “My Father’s Dragon” by Ruth Stiles Gannet is one our favorite dragon stories for kids. In the 50th Anniversary edition, all three tales are put together, which makes for a much more satisfying read. However, it begged for a follow-on. Plus: My special deep bow to Anita Silvey for including a great shout out to my review of Three Tales of My Father’s Dragon! The narrative opens with Elmer and his new dragon friend, Boris, on their way. It is the second in the series of three books, the first is My Father's Dragon which would be good to read before Elmer and the Dragon. My Father’s Dragon is narrated by a young child telling the story of his father, Elmer Elevator, rescuing a baby dragon. ! This is a beautiful story that students really feel when I read it aloud to them. As soon as they had recovered, my father finished cutting the rope and the dragon raced around in circles and tried to turn a somersault. Elmer And The Dragon (2007) About book: I can't quite remember if I read this one as a child too, but I'm pretty sure I did. Comedy, drama, adventure, thriller, fable, buddy story. 35 Favorite Read Aloud Books. The black and white pencil illustrations are whimsical and once you finish reading My Father’s Dragon, it will be necessary to continue reading Elmer and the Dragon and The Dragons of Blueland. My Father’s Dragon is the tale of young Elmer Elevator who longs to be able to fly. Buy a cheap copy of Three Tales of My Father's Dragon book by Ruth Stiles Gannett. But, the cat cautions Elmer, he would need to travel to a place called Wild Island (off the coast of Tangerina as we all know). I expect my twins will never ever forget it. What ones have I missed? Elmer and the Dragon is a wonderful children's story, I enjoyed reading it as much as my son enjoyed listening to the story. Ruth Stiles Gannett wrote My Father’s Dragon just a few years after her graduation from Vassar College in 1944. I’m truly honored! The third in the series is The Dragons of Blueland. All three dragon stories have been continuously in print since their publication. Elmer and the Dragon is a wonderful children's story, I enjoyed reading it as much as my son enjoyed listening to the story. In these books, Elmer is kind, helpful, and resourceful. I am happy to read these books over and over to my son because the story is good and Elmer is a good role model. The third in the series is The Dragons of Blueland. Ivan decides to make a change for the better.