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The Book of Dragons is a collection of whimsical tales written by Edith Nesbit and first published in 1899.
Set in magical landscapes filled with enchanted forests, ancient castles, and fantastical worlds, each story in this collection features a unique dragon, from fierce and formidable to kind and misunderstood.
These dragons interact with some children who show their bravery and kindness, capturing the charm and wonder of classic fairy tales and making it an enchanting read for children and adults alike.
"He happened to be building a Palace when the news came, and he left all the bricks kicking about the floor for Nurse to clear up—but then the news was rather remarkable news. You see, there was a knock at the front door and voices talking downstairs, and Lionel thought it was the man come to see about the gas, which had not been allowed to be lighted since the day when Lionel made a swing by tying his skipping rope to the gas bracket. And then, quite suddenly, Nurse came in and said, "Master Lionel, dear, they've come to fetch you to go and be King.""
"He happened to be building a Palace when the news came, and he left all the bricks kicking about the floor for Nurse to clear up—but then the news was rather remarkable news. You see, there was a knock at the front door and voices talking downstairs, and Lionel thought it was the man come to see about the gas, which had not been allowed to be lighted since the day when Lionel made a swing by tying his skipping rope to the gas bracket. And then, quite suddenly, Nurse came in and said, "Master Lionel, dear, they've come to fetch you to go and be King.""
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The Book of Dragons by Edith Nesbit is believed to be in the public domain in the United States only. It may still be copyrighted in other countries. If you are not in the United States, please check your local laws to ensure this eBook is in the public domain in your country before downloading The Book of Dragons in PDF or ePub.
Dragons misbehave and clever children improvise. Chaos stays friendly, and imagination learns to tidy up after itself.
Perfect for bedtime and classrooms. The stories reward curiosity, teamwork, and problem solving with bright, memorable scenes.
Magic that invites tinkering.
Ideas land better together.
Limits keep magic bright.
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Modern family fantasy where play, magic, and ethics share the same room.
We have 14 books by Edith Nesbit in the AliceAndBooks library