Zog and the Flying Doctors

What do our readers think of Zog and the Flying Doctors? (Generated from the text of reviews of the book)

Children often enjoy the funny dragon, magical patients, colourful pictures and bouncy rhymes, with many children especially liking Pearl as a princess who is also a doctor. Some children find the story less engaging when it is stretched into a longer performance, but the book itself is generally described as a favourite for repeated story time.

What does the Pageticker team say about Zog and the Flying Doctors?

We love this lively, rhyming adventure, in which Princess Pearl, Sir Gadabout and Zog use teamwork and kindness to help magical creatures in need. It offers plenty of comic mishaps, exciting rescues and a positive message about challenging ideas of what princesses can do. Best suited to shared story time.

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What is Zog and the Flying Doctors about?

Join Princess Pearl, Sir Gadabout and their trusty dragon friend Zog as they fly across the kingdom, helping creatures in need as the Flying Doctors! From soothing a sunburnt mermaid to curing a lion with the flu, their adventures are full of fun, friendship and excitement. This delightful story by Julia Donaldson is perfect for young readers who love magical tales and daring rescues.

About the author

Julia Donaldson is a much-loved British author who has written many wonderful books for children. She is best known for creating 'The Gruffalo', a story about a clever mouse and a magical creature. Julia often works with illustrator Axel Scheffler to bring her fun and imaginative stories to life.

Discussion ideas around Zog and the Flying Doctors

Being a doctor: What makes Princess Pearl a good doctor, and how does she help the creatures she meets?

Teamwork: How do Pearl, Sir Gadabout and Zog use their different skills to work as a team?

Breaking the rules: Why does Pearl disagree with what her uncle thinks a princess should do, and what would you choose to do in her place?

Helping others: Which creature would you most like to help, and what kind of care might it need?

Dreams and possibilities: What jobs or adventures could a princess, dragon or knight have, besides the ones people expect?