My Father’s Dragon

There's an enslaved dragon on Wild Island, and young Elmer Elevator is determined to free him — despite hungry tigers, cranky crocodiles, and other challenges. Hardcover edition with newly scanned art.

"A real delight." — The New Yorker

When Elmer Elevator strikes up a friendship with an alley cat, he learns of a baby dragon that is being forced to serve as a ferry for the selfish animals of Wild Island. Elmer determines at once to free the enslaved dragon, and with a bit of advice from the savvy cat, he arms himself with chewing gum, lollipops, rubber bands, and some other unlikely items. With these tools and his own sharp wits, Elmer is prepared to face hungry tigers, cranky crocodiles, and other challenges.
Both a Newbery Honor Book and an American Library Association Notable Book, this charming story has delighted generations of readers since its original publication in 1948. The imaginative tale has served as inspiration for a play, as well as a Japanese anime version and a forthcoming animated film. With bold artwork newly reproduced from the artist's originals, this edition ofMy Father's Dragon is the definitive version of an enduring children's classic.

 1 My Father Meets the Cat
 2 My Father Runs Away
 3 My Father Finds the Island
 4 My Father Find the River
 5 My Father Meets Some Tigers
 6 My Father Meets a Rhinoceros
 7 My Father Meets a Lion
 8 My Father Meets a Gorilla
 9 My Father Makes a Bridge
10 My Father Finds the Dragon