The Musical Dragon: The Dragon That Wanted to Join the Band
By Richard Oldenburg
Music is often called the universal language, and in the charming new children’s book, The Musical Dragon: The dragon that wanted to join the band, music plays an important role. When a dragon comes to San Francisco’s Chinatown from China just before the Chinese New Year, he hears that a swan has learned to play the trumpet. The dragon tries to play the trumpet too, but each time he plays a tune, disaster strikes. Although a dragon is considered good luck in Asian myths, this dragon is not having any luck at all playing music! The friendly dragon master brings in a band to help solve the problem. Will the band be able to make beautiful music with the dragon? Find out if this musically challenged dragon is really The Musical Dragon. A retired teacher now living in Tehachapi, California, author Richard Oldenburg graduated from Van Nuys High School, whose famous graduates include Marilyn Monroe, Jane Russell and Robert Redford. Inspired by his wife of 26 years and his grandchildren, he writes “to observe children smile as the story unfolds.” His next book is an update of The Three Little Pigs. Illustrator Samantha Cerney has loved art ever since a crayon was put in her hand (she now prefers oil paints and pen and ink.) She is a graduate of the Art Institute of San Diego and illustrates children’s books and teaches youngsters how to be creative and imaginative in their own artistic pursuits. Samantha is inspired by her family, her faith, and children who show a willingness to learn.
HARDCOVER
| ISBN-13: | 9781618973351 |
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| Publisher: | Strategic Book Group, LLC |
| Publication date: | 01/20/2012 |
| Pages: | 24 |
| Product dimensions: | 8.50(w) x 11.00(h) x 0.25(d) |
SOFTCOVER
| ISBN-13: | 9781618970435 |
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| Publisher: | Strategic Book Group, LLC |
| Publication date: | 12/21/2011 |
| Pages: | 28 |
| Product dimensions: | 8.50(w) x 8.50(h) x 0.07(d) |
Anne W
5.0 out of 5 stars The Musical Dragon
Reviewed in the United States on November 27, 2012
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I purchased an autographed copy of this beautifully written and vibrantly illustrated book and felt compelled to purchase another for my grandchildren for Christmas. The story takes place in San Francisco, a place near and dear to my heart, and conveys a message that everyone can belong regardless of their obstacles.
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S Janzen
5.0 out of 5 stars OUTSATANDING!
Reviewed in the United States on February 17, 2012
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The Magical Dragon is a must read for children of all ages. It is an inspiring story! The illustrations are fun, bright and beautiful!
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Maui74
5.0 out of 5 stars Great read for children
Reviewed in the United States on June 22, 2012
A fun story with great illustrations. With just a little help on a few words, our grandson was able to read the entire book and it kept his attention.
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Doris Bermender
5.0 out of 5 stars The Musical Dragon
Reviewed in the United States on March 21, 2012
Richard Oldenburg uses a clever approach to teaching children to give 100% of their capabilities by searching for a solution to any problem instead of giving up when they hit a roadblock.
