Zog
£3.80£7.60 (-50%)
The magical and exciting picture book from the number one bestselling author and illustrator of The Gruffalo, Zog and Stick Man.
‘Madam Dragon ran a school, many moons ago.
She taught young dragons all the things that dragons need to know.
Zog, the biggest dragon, was the keenest one by far.
He tried his hardest every day to win a golden star.’
Zog is the keenest dragon in school. He’s also the most accident-prone, flying into trees and even setting his own wing on fire.
Luckily, a mysterious little girl always comes by and patches up his bumps and bruises.
But will she be able to help him with his toughest test: capturing a princess?
- Shiny foil highlights on the cover makes this a special gift for toddlers
- A magical picture book about dragons, knights and princesses from the UK’s number one picture book author and illustrator
- Perfect read-aloud rhyming text and stunning pictures on every page with lots of details to spot
- The perfect story for children starting school with bravery, kindness, friendship and perseverance at the heart
- Zog has been adapted into a popular animated film starring voices from Sir Lenny Henry (Narrator), Hugh Skinner (Zog), Tracy Ullman (Madame Dragon) and Kit Harrington (Sir Gadabout).
- The Smeds and the Smoos is on BBC One at Christmas with voice artists including Bill Bailey (comedian and Strictly winner), Adjoa Andoh (Bridgerton), Sally Hawkins (Paddington movies) and Rob Brydon (Gavin and Stacey).
- Look out for The Baddies the wickedly funny new picture book by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler.
Winner of the Galaxy National Book Award 2010
Praise for Zog: ‘Heartwarming and hilarious. A book to make your heart soar and ‘zigzag through the blue’ Daily Mail
‘Humour, heart and a worthy heroine earn this story its own star’ New York Times
‘A delightful bedtime read with Donaldson’s witty versification and Scheffler’s usual assortment of lushly coloured, winsomely boggle-eyed characters’ FT
- Look out for The Baddies the wickedly funny new picture book by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler.
- The Smeds and the Smoos is on BBC One at Christmas with voice artists including Bill Bailey (comedian and Strictly winner), Adjoa Andoh (Bridgerton), Sally Hawkins (Paddington movies) and Rob Brydon (Gavin and Stacey).
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Additional information
| Publisher | Alison Green Books (7 July 2016) |
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| Language | English |
| Paperback | 32 pages |
| ISBN-10 | 9781407170763 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-1407170763 |
| Reading age | 2 – 4 years, from customers |
| Dimensions | 11.9 x 0.5 x 24.8 cm |
by phyllis christie
My granddaughter loves this book 2nd one bought
by Jayne N.
Bright, colourful pictures. Simple rhyming story of how Zog the dragon learns how to roar, fly, breathe fire etc. Repetitive rhyming parts so easy for young children to remember and join in. My 2 year old Grandson enjoys it
by J. Henfield
I’ve always enjoyed reading Julia Donaldson books to my children and purchased this to go with matching pyjamas for a gift.
by Sian
This book has capture my toddler I imagination in record time and at 2.5 he asks for it everyday. It is a fuming story and so is excellent for young development and helps them to remember the words as they go along. As always with these books the illustrations are wonderful. I have B only positive things to say. It’s a bit longer than some of the other Julia Donaldson books and there is a sequel too which is ideal.
by Laura
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This story has all the hallmarks of Julia Donaldson, with a pleasing rhyming structure, repeating themes and detailed illustrations. I particularly love the classic ‘medieval dragon’ tropes that this story focuses on, and my daughter learnt to ask for ‘Zog’ soon after hearing the name a couple of times.
There are plenty of colourful things and details to look at on each page. I found that the woodland setting is similar to that of the gruffalo which probably felt familiar to my daughter too, and provides plenty of things to try and spot while reading on.
There at plenty of lessons to take from the story, including trying even if you don’t succeed first time round as well as being the person you want to be. All nice messages to grow up with.
The hardback version of this book feels high quality and sturdy enough to withstand a toddlers handling of it.
No faults to be had with this book. 5 star all round.
by Dave
Zog tried his hardest every day to win a golden star.
His book won 5 of them with our little one
by C. Farrell
Nice story, lovely to read the kids before they sleep. But for the love of all that is holy why is the text so small, and often on a dark part of the page. We dim the lights a little for bedtime, and some parts really have me getting close to read it.
That said after the 20th time I largely know it by heart so not too bad. But the print designers should try reading this to kids in the evening themselves to understand
by Christine
Well written and illustrated