Three small boys build a den, from which they battle terrible monsters, until one by one they are snatched away by giants (or their parents). I really liked the way that it fuses reality and the children's vivid imaginings. My only reservation about this book is that it's all about boys, there are no girls, and there seems no reason for that. In class the children could build a den and act out there favourite parts, and it could be used as a catalyst to encourage children to re-imagine the mundane aspects of their own lives. Three brave little boys build their castle and defend it against "dragons" and "ogres " to the best of their abilities. But as the day wears on, one by one, they must go home untill King Jack is left to defend the castle alone, as it starts to get dark. Peter Bentley's story is one that can be easily followed by the "younguns" . The illustrations are reminiscent of some older children's books that I have adored in the past. Beautiful in their richness, kudos to Helen Oxenbury for her ability to capture the fresh faces of tiny ones at play!
What do You think about King Jack And The Dragon (2011)?
This combines a child's imagination and play very nicely.
—Bebe
Great read-aloud, fun rhyming text and cute pictures!
—IloveReading
