My Father's Dragon

Rediscover the classic fantasy trilogy beginning with Newbery Honor winner My Father's Dragon in this 50th anniversary edition that includes three timeless tales in one, with original illustrations! A perfect family read aloud that has delighted parents and children for generations--this is the...

One cold and rainy day, a boy named Elmer befriends an old alley cat who tells him a way he can fly. All he has to do is rescue an enslaved baby Dragon from a mysterious island inhabited by all sorts of wild animals. Intrigued, the young boy, armed with only his wits and a knapsack of essential implements, embarks on a perilous journey to Wild Island to free the Dragon and fly. This adventure story by Ruth Stiles Gannett has delighted and entertained children from the day it was first published.

Armed with two dozen pink lollipops, rubber bands, chewing gum, and a fine-toothed comb, young Elmer runs away with an alley cat to a faraway island. There, he must overcome fierce beasts in order to rescue a baby dragon. The first of a three-part series, which includes Elmer and the Dragon and The Dragons of Blueland, this Newbery Honor Book and ALA Notable Book has been in print continuously for more than 40 years.

On a whim and at the advice of a friendly Alley Cat, Elmer Elevator packs his knapsack and heads on a daring quest to rescue a baby dragon. Join Elmer as he treks through Wild Island on a rescue mission relying only on what he can find in his backpack! Will the Wild Animals he meets along the way bring him closer to the dragon?

In this adventure that has delighted children for years, Elmer Elevator sets out to free a baby dragon who has been captured by the animals of Wild Island...

Ruth Stiles Gannett's beloved tale of adventure and exploration, My Father's Dragon, takes the listener on a trip to Wild Island, where the narrator's intrepid young father must navigate a maze of exotic animals—including a rhino, a lion, and some hungry alligators—to rescue an imprisoned baby dragon. At once hilarious and exciting, My Father's Dragon is one of the most honored and cherished children's books of the 20th century. This volume is presented in its original and unabridged format.

Join Elmer Elevator on an unforgettable adventure in My Father’s Dragon, a timeless children’s classic by Ruth Stiles Gannett. Elmer’s daring journey to the magical Wild Island is filled with excitement and heart as he sets out to rescue a captive baby dragon. Along the way, Elmer faces clever challenges, encounters playful yet mischievous animals, and discovers the true meaning of bravery and kindness.

Young Elmer Elevator must use all his resourcefulness and cleverness (along with a little bit of chewing gum) to survive a journey to the mysterious Wild Island, where he aims to rescue an enslaved dragon. Jim Weiss' endless variety of voices depict the crocodiles, warthogs, tigers, monkeys, and other colorful creatures whom Elmer meets along the way.

A curious and courageous child goes on a daring adventure to rescue a baby dragon that has been captured by wild animals. Along the way, he encounters several fierce and formidable beasts, including a a lion, a gorilla, hungry tigers, several crocodiles, and an angry rhinoceros. This classic beloved story tells the tale of the child's clever and creative strategies for getting out of the dangerous jungle with the dragon.

A wonderful children's story about a boy who befriends a cat and then sets off on an adventure to rescue a dragon.

My Father's Dragon is a children's book about a young boy who runs away to Wild Island to rescue a baby Dragon. It is both a Newbery Honor Book and an ALA Notable Book.

Presented here are three of the most popular children's books of all time: A.A. Milne's Winnie-the-Pooh, Ruth Stiles Gannett's My Father's Dragon, and Hugh Lofting's The Story of Doctor Dolittle.

A stand-alone sequel to My Father’s Dragon, in which Elmer Elevator and the flying baby dragon help the king of the canaries find treasure...

In this third and final installment of the classic My Father's Dragon trilogy, Boris, the baby dragon, is excited to be heading home to Blueland and looks forward to reuniting with his family...