When a Dragon Moves In was included on Brightly's list of Best Dragon Books for Kids. The illustrations are stellar and I think the cover appeal alone will see this book highly circulated." -Stephanie, .il
"This is a really cute book that allows readers to question imagination vs. This is a great book for sharing with a group or as a jump start to a writing activity with an older audience." - Puget Sound Council "This cumulative tale reminiscent of If You Give a Mouse a Cookie tells of a small boy who believes if you build the perfect sandcastle a dragon will move in, and so he does. The illustrations are. Highly recommended." - Library Media Connection (October 2011) This is a crowd-pleasing merger of sly text and pictures that will tickle many a funny bone. "Warmly caricatured people, cinematic pacing, and gleaming pages give this a look that is just short of animation itself. True to its circular format, this book is likely to be read over and over again." - Bayviews magazine (May 1, 2011) "The multimedia illustrations overflow with humorous details and comical expressions and poses. "The delightfully humorous fantasy introduces the enthusiastic sand architect and the happy, fire-belching dragon on the jacket. The cartoony scenes contrast the usual activities of the family with the imaginary but plausible behavior of the playful dragon." - Children's Literature (May 8, 2011) A sandy complement to If You Give a Mouse a Cookie." - Kirkus (April 11, 2011) Colorful, cartoony illustrations brim with humor . deadpan text is sure to illicit giggles.
" funny and creative riff on cause and effect.
"Moore has a light, sure touch, and she gives McWilliam ( I Need My Monster) plenty of room to exercise his considerable gifts for operatic expressiveness and expertly choreographed physical humor." - Publishers Weekly (March 14, 2011)
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