Three Tales of My Father's Dragon [Hardcover]

The classic fantasy trilogy of Elmer Elevator and the flying baby dragon has delighted children and their parents for generations. Now, on the occasion of their fiftieth anniversary, Random House is proud to bring the three timeless tales together in one beautiful commemorative edition, complete with the original delightful illustrations.  A Newbery Honor Book and an ALA Notable Book,My Father's Dragonis followed byElmer and the Dragon("rich, humorous, and thoroughly satisfying"*) andThe Dragons of Blueland("ingenious and plausible, the fantasy well-sustained"*).  Each story stands alone, but read in succession, they are an unforgettable experience.*Library Journal, starred review            Ruth Stiles GannettwroteMy Father's Dragonjust a few years after her graduation from Vassar College in 1944. It was an immediate success, becoming a Newbery Honor Book, and was soon followed by two sequels,Elmer and the DragonandThe Dragons of Blueland. All three dragon stories have been continuously in print in the more than 40 years since their publication. The author’s other books includeKatie and the Sad NoiseandThe Wonderful House-Boat-Train. She is married to the artist and calligrapher Peter Kahn. They have seven daughters and seven grandchildren. Visit her online at www.myfathersdragon.org.US