Okay, so I am not exactly the target audience for this….this picture book. 

There, I said it. I bought myself a picture book. 

But how could I not? 

After seeing the magnificent art Devin Elle Kurtz posted on Tumblr about a little dragon in a bakery, I couldn’t resist. 

And The Bakery Dragon didn’t disappoint.

(I mean, just look at the art on the dust jacket and cover!)

Not only are the drawings wonderfully rendered, but the story itself does an excellent job of showing how to be kind, forgiving, and sharing without becoming a stilted ‘message’ story. (A particular pet peeve of mine in children’s literature from my time as a bookseller.)

In any case, for those of you looking for a superb kid’s book (for ages 4-8, or for those who love a good book regardless of its intended audience) this holiday season, I highly recommend The Bakery Dragon!