There's a `just right' quality to the verse that makes it a pleasure to read the words aloud. Because it appeals on so many levels, this is one poetry book that won't sit on the shelf for long."—Booklist.This New York Times Notable Book of the Year is a wonderful introduction to the pleasures of poetry and word play from a master of the genre, Jack Prelutsky.

    On a wild, rocky shore not far from here, five dragon eggs are cracking.Mischief, fun and adventure are about to begin and the wise old Dragon Master is always at hand to help the wayward dragons.Twelve delightful short stories for younger readers who will recognise that many of the dragons are not so different from themselves and their friends.