Contrasting hues of orange and purple captivate in this fanciful picture book that makes one thing very clear: "there are no dragons in this book." Though one may see sharp claws, shooting sparks, and spiky tails within these pages, the narrator assures the reader there are no dragons—at least, not anymore. With a little assist, however, the dragons can be returned from the crack in the book's center that swallowed them up. This magical picture book will quickly become a frequent storytime selection.

PreS-Gr 2—A colorful comedic book that asks questions about dragons. This interactive picture book is written in a poetry riddle format. On each page, a seemingly omniscient narrator makes the case that there are no dragons. In one scenario, readers see human hands to prove there are no dragons, but there are also claws. On another page children are depicted playing, some barefoot; there are also dragon feet. So continues the pattern each page, the narrator repeating there are no dragons but showing fireplaces that look like dragons breathing out fire, children playing with dragon masks, and then a realistic tail of a dragon. As all the clues build, readers see that the unreliable narrator is a dragon. In the epilogue, all his friends join him, along with the humans in the neighborhood. Children will love the contradictions throughout, as well as the comparisons that give life to the narrator's case. VERDICT A combination of story and mystery, this book is a grand addition to any children's collection.—Annmarie Braithwaite