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Dragon Books For Children–Another Great Review For Sir Princess Petra.

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Dragon books for children, Sir Princess Petra, in the fantasy kids book series, has received another great review from Mother Daughter Book Reviews http://motherdaughterbookreviews.com/book-review-and-giveaway-sir-princess-petra-by-diane-mae-robinson/

Petra cover

 

2012 – Lieutenant Governor of Alberta Emerging Artist Award (literary artist)

2012 – 2nd place in the children’s chapter book category in the Purple Dragonfly Book Awards

Excerpt of Review: “All of that to say that Sir Princess Petra is a wonderful read-aloud book with a diverse range of characters and a quirky writing style that kept the children completely engaged from the first page to the last. Diane Mae Robinson has created a charming main character in Petra who rejects the stereotype of what a princess should be in favor of serving her kingdom as a royal knight. Petra is precisely the type of role model I love for girls: she’s spunky, she’s brave, she’s kind, and she’s a problem-solver. ‘Nuff said – SHE ROCKS”. Renee at Mother Daughter Book Reviews.

Good News In Dragon Books For Children!!

The second book in the Pen Pieyu Adventure Series, Sir Princess Petra’s Talent will soon be  available.  Here is a sneak peek:  

Sir Princess Petra's Talent by Diane Mae Robinson

Sir Princess Petra’s Talent by Diane Mae Robinson

          Summary: Sir Princess Petra has already proven she is a kind and noble knight. This, however, does not please the king and queen—they want her to behave like a princess and forget this silly knight nonsense of hers! When the king writes a new rule in the royal rule book that requires her to attend Talent School and acquire a princess talent certificate or suffer the spell of the royal magician, Petra, reluctantly, agrees to go. But who could have guessed what Sir Princess Petra’s Talent would be?

But before you read the second book, you can either purchase the first Sir Princess Petra book by visiting Our Bookstore and/or you can enter for your chance to win a signed print copy.

 

Dragon Books For Children – Dragon Facts

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Dragon books for children, and the dragon characters that star in those books, are as diverse as any other character in fantasy kids books.

Illustration by Samantha Kickingbird

Illustration by Samantha Kickingbird

There are many different types and species of dragons. From fierce and mean-spirited to humorous and magical.  Whatever the type of dragon in a story, those dragons have inspired us or terrorized us throughout the ages. 

Dragons are mythical creatures that appear in many different cultures and time periods going back as far as 4000 B.C. Medieval knights described dragons as serpents, monsters, and beasts. But there is something special and magical about dragons that keeps the reader interested.

Dragons are very intelligent creatures. They live in remote areas that are dark, damp and secluded, such as caves and old forests. Most dragons have wings, scales, and claws. And many breathe fire.

 

Sir Princess Petra by Diane Mae Robinson Illustration by Samantha Kickingbird

Sir Princess Petra by Diane Mae Robinson
Illustration by Samantha Kickingbird

The imagination of the author is limitless when it comes to creating a dragon character. Sometime, the author abides by certain folklore of a particular region, and sometimes, it is the pure imagination of the author.

Books with dragons have been a part of our culture for centuries.. Whether these creatures are, or ever were, real doesn’t matter.  Our fascination with dragons is timeless.

Almost all dragon stories portray the dragon as the villain. I prefer to imagine the dragon as a friend and protector.

The dragon in my fantasy kids books is named Snarls. He is a friend.

 

Learn more about Snarls and the other characters of book one, Sir Princess Petra – The Pen Pieyu Adventures.

Reviews for Sir Princess Petra

Book two, Sir Princess Petra’s Talent – The Pen Pieyu Adventures, forthcoming June, 2013.

Dragon Books For Children.

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Snarls, being good.

Snarls, being good.

Dragon books for children can be a great teaching tool if the dragon is endearing and lovable.

Snarls, the dragon, is such a dragon. He is a secondary character in, Sir Princess Petra – The Pen Pieyu Adventures, book one.

Petra Longstride, the main character of this series, and Snarls are the best of friends. And together they discover what it means to be noble and good.

The series is bases on good moral values that are timeless. Children will relate to Petra’s  eagerness to do things here own way, and maybe, even in a better way than the old ways of the kingdom.

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Petra and Snarls are a great team, and they teach children about understanding, acceptance, and kindness.

Of course, there are some unruly characters in these fantasy kids books, such as Prince Nastybun from the Land of Messogie, and Bograt, the bog witch. But it is in the encounters with these characters that bring out the nobleness in Petra and possibly teach Snarls a few things about acceptance.

Sir Princess Petra’s Talent – The Pen Pieyu Adventures is forthcoming May, 2013. This adventure kids books series is sure to entertain children who love dragons books for children.

To see some of the reviews of books one, go here.