The Reluctant Dragon

De: Kenneth Grahame

Narrado por: Anton Lesser

The Boy lives in a cottage with his mother and father, and the Dragon lives in a cave on the Downs. The Boy is his only friend. The Dragon is not at all the sort of Dragon one might expect to meet, however: he's polite and friendly.

Public Domain (P)2014 Audible, Inc.

Delightful

An enchanting story and parable for children of all ages, which is made even more delightful by that master of narrators, Anton Lesser.

friendship

cute story about friendship and getting to know people instead of assuming you already know them

The Reluctant Dragon

This book is perfect for young children.. My family enjoyed the audible version very much.

Wonderful!

Grandkids (5 and 7) and I thoroughly enjoyed the story, and the narrator was delightful! Good vehicle for discussion - why do so many folks want to fight or watch others fight? Isn’t there a better way? Even though the solution was not an entirely honest one, it was a win for all involved. Perfect for an hour-long car ride.

Loved it!!!

Both my grandson and I loved this short story. We listened to it on a short road-trip we took together today. The performance was great as were the descriptions of the characters especially the dragon. I really liked the fact that the dragon was more interested in poetry than fighting battles. Left me with a smile on my face.

ANOTHER FUN STORY FOR YOUNGSTERS

Encourage youngsters to listen to a fun tale about a dragon. This will become a frequent request by kids with an active imagination.

cute story

A cute story about a dragon that likes poetry and doesn't want to fight 💖

A charming dragon meets a witty boy 🎆👏🎆

A book that had me laughing and nervously expecting the worst but, thankfully, my expectations weren't met.

I LOVED this story.

If you can listen to the audiobook Anton Lesser is marvelous.

A Bookish Boy, a Lazy Dragon, an Equable Knight

One day a dragon who boasts blue scales and a preference for poetry rather than "ramping" starts living in a cave on the downs near the home of a boy who loves reading books, especially natural history and fairy tales. What will happen when the normal people living in the town, you know, the kind who love watching fights, baiting animals, punishing villains, and exterminating pests become aware of the dragon? Will the boy be able to arrange everything to everyone's satisfaction? Grahame's story is a humorous revision of usual tales featuring dragons. Although it threatens to become a wee bit precious at times, it's mostly charming, and its themes about human nature are keen. And the reading by Anton Lesser is fine.

wonderful children's romp!

excellent short story of a dragon & knight who were brought to friendship through mutual friendship of a boy. excellent narrator!