Book details
Sir Small and the Dragonfly (Step into Reading)
Description
When a dragonfly swoops over the town of Pee Wee and carries Lady Teena away, brave Sir Small rides off on his trusty ant vowing to rescue her. Illus. in full color. The tallest person is no taller than a toothpick in the town of Pee Wee, and when Lady Teena is abducted by a dragonfly, a tiny knight, riding his trusty ant, rescues the miniature maiden. This is a hit—an engagingly humorous storyline (set in very large type) features simple words and only a sentence or two per page. — Booklist. From the Trade Paperback edition.
Age
3-7
Text complexity
emerging
Length
32 pages
Why to read
- Engaging Storyline: 'Sir Small and the Dragonfly' offers a captivating adventure that keeps young readers interested and encourages them to follow the story to its conclusion, fostering a love for reading.
- Reading Skills Development: As a 'Step into Reading' book, it is specifically designed to help early readers develop their reading skills through simple vocabulary, large type, and engaging illustrations that support text comprehension.
- Positive Themes: The book promotes positive themes such as bravery, kindness, and problem-solving, which are valuable lessons for children as they grow and learn about the world around them.
- Imagination Stimulation: The fantasy elements of the story, including the tiny knight and his dragonfly friend, stimulate children's imaginations, encouraging creative thinking and a sense of wonder.