"Watch out, dragons. We're coming!"

Rain raps the windows. Wind rattles the doors. And off they go, grandchild and grandpa, down to the beach for a wild and wonderful adventure, looking for the Storm Dragon!

About the Author

Dianne Hofmeyr grew up on the tip of southern Africa. Her acclaimed picture books are translated into more than 18 languages and include The Magic Bojabi Tree (illustrated by Piet Grobler), nominated for the Kate Greenaway Award, Zeraffa Giraffa, (illustrated by Jane Ray) which is on The Sunday Times' Top 100 Children's Classics list, My Daddy is a Silly Monkey (illustrated by Carol Thompson) and Tiger Walk, both published by Otter-Barry Books and also nominated for the Kate Greenaway Award in 2017 and 2019 respectively. Her most recent picture book for Otter-Barry Books is The Most Famous Rhinoceros, with Simonetta Mullazani. Dianne lives in West London.

Carol Thompson is internationally known as an illustrator of books for younger children, with an exceptional ability to see the world through their eyes. With over sixty books to her credit, she has won honours including the US Stonewall Honor Picture Book Award and School Library Journal Best Book of the Year. She is a member of IBBY UK, sharing its commitment to diversity and inclusivity in children's publishing. She lives in Leicestershire.

Reviews

"A perfect book to inspire some outdoor adventures in rain or shine, searching for storm dragons on real or imaginary beaches. The friendship between child and grandfather is totally uplifting and heartwarming."

-- Jo Bowers * Associate Dean, Cardiff Metropolitan University *

"A rumbustious tale of derring-do! Intrepid adventurers brave seaside tempests and roaring wind in their hunt. Fab to read aloud...truly joyful...and spectacular artwork."

* Kloves Books - Twitter *

"Wild lively art, bouncing, sparky words and an adorable inter-generational relationship make it a joy."

-- Simon Smith - Twitter

"A wind-swept, breath-taking read! A celebration of play, creativity, story-making, rhythm, rhyme through a beachy seascape."

-- Mat Tobin, Oxford Brookes - Twitter

"The loving friendship and imaginative play between the generations is wonderfully expressed, both with the words and in the illustrations."

* The Book Monitor *

"Fantastic readaloud potential, intertextual links, glorious artwork...An exuberant, joyous romp that celebrates a beautiful intergenerational relationship. A fab Grandad/Granddaughter adventure."

-- Mary Roche - Twitter

"A MUST to share with foundation stage listeners. They will delight in joining in."

* Red Reading Hub *

"If you're after a cracking read aloud picture book to set the scene and inspire some exuberant outdoor play of the creative kind - rain or shine - then look no further: this book is the perfect starting point. From front endpapers to back endpapers, it's simply superb."

* Books For Keeps - 5 star review *

"When there's a storm, grandchild and Grandpa, set off for a beach adventure to find the mysterious storm dragon, in this heartwarming story of family, excitement and imagination. With powerful illustrations that evoke the power and allure of weather as a force of nature. Storm dragon is a wonderful picture book to read aloud an share with EYFS classes."

* School Reading List - October Book Club Picks *



Book Information
ISBN 9781913074968
Author Dianne Hofmeyr
Format Hardback
Page Count 32
Imprint Otter-Barry Books Ltd
Publisher Otter-Barry Books Ltd