Nickerbacher, The Funniest Dragon by Terry John Barto




A dragon named Nickerbacher guards a princess "because his papa told him to." However, he practices his jokes on Princess Gwendolyn, as he yearns to be a stand-up comedian. The young dragon gets up the nerve to tell his papa about his dream and is sternly reminded of his dragonly duty. Later that day, Prince Happenstance arrives for the princess and repeatedly challenges the dragon to fight. The opponents manage to find common ground and Nickerbacher leaves for the big city to pursue his dream.
Nickerbacher is the only dragon who wants to make people laugh. And in the process, he encourages the prince (and kids) to be themselves and follow their dreams.







A big thank you to Terry for my copy!




Nickerbacher, The Funniest DragonNickerbacher, The Funniest Dragon by Terry John Barto
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

It seems I'm still a kid at heart because Nickerbacher made my day!

It's a quirky, imaginative story encouraging young kids to pursue their passions and stay true to who they are, no matter the opposition. Children will love the illustrations and humour and even parents can appreciate the wonderful message presented.

If you're a teacher or have kids in the target age group, this would be a good choice for your next read.

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