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Winnie's Midnight Dragon

Name: Winnie's Midnight Dragon
Rating: 4.31 (29 reviews)
ISBN: 9780192791016

By Valerie Thomas

A midnight visitor turns Winnie’s quiet home into a smoky, butterfly-filled mystery.

whimsical charming imaginative

Pageticker community rating

Average score: 4.31

From 29 readers

What do our readers think of Winnie's Midnight Dragon? (Generated from the text of reviews of the book)

Children enjoy the silly baby dragon, Winnie's magic and the chance to join in with spells such as “Abracadabra”. They also like the funny, detailed pictures, especially the playful chaos and the butterflies.

What does the Pageticker team say about Winnie's Midnight Dragon?

Valerie Thomas gives Winnie and Wilbur another gloriously chaotic adventure, with a baby dragon, magical mishaps and butterflies where flames ought to be. Korky Paul's lively, detail-packed illustrations are especially good at turning household mayhem into comedy. A charming choice for children who enjoy gentle magic, funny animals and a little bedtime rumpus.

Genres

Fantasy Humour Animals

What is Winnie's Midnight Dragon about?

When a playful baby dragon sneaks into Winnie's house at midnight, chaos ensues. Wilbur, her cat, is chased around, and the dragon's antics cause a ruckus. Winnie uses her magic to transform the dragon's smoke into butterflies, delighting Wilbur. To reunite the baby with its mother, Winnie conjures a full moon, guiding the mother dragon home. With the dragons reunited, Winnie and Wilbur can finally enjoy a peaceful night's sleep.

About the author

Valerie Thomas is a much-loved author from Australia, best known for creating the wonderful 'Winnie the Witch' stories. Her books are filled with magic, adventure, and lots of fun, making them favourites for children all around the world. Valerie enjoys bringing laughter and imagination to every page she writes.

Discussion ideas around Winnie's Midnight Dragon

A Surprise Visitor: How do you think Winnie feels when the baby dragon arrives, and what would you do if an unexpected creature came into your house?

Magic Solutions: Which of Winnie's spells is the most helpful or surprising, and what spell might you invent to solve a problem?

Mischief and Responsibility: The baby dragon causes lots of trouble without meaning to. How can someone be responsible when they make a mess by accident?

Finding Your Way Home: What helps the baby dragon and its mother find each other, and what things help people or animals feel safe and at home?

Pages

32 pages

Reading age

Picture Book (2-7)

This edition

2007

First published

2006

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