We wrote this for the Guardian Children’s Books Family Reviews I am completely smitten by this sumptuous & stylish book. Jill spots that its not ‘happily ever after’ for all the characters at the end of the story and so invites the captured dragon to live with her. However her attempts to cheer Dragon up by showing it how to do all her favourite things don’t go to plan. Luckily she discovers that Dragon has a hidden talent and manages to arrange a truly happily ever after for everyone.

From the picture on the title page of a girl sitting on a pile of books with her head in a book, Freya and I knew we would like this book. Freya especially loves Dragon and the exciting fold out flap when Dragon is breathing out fire. I adore the striking artwork and also have a soft spot for Dragon whose large frame is often spilling off the edge of the page. Having a pet dragon is one of Freya’s ultimate dreams so this was a perfect read in our house.