Description
Join the kind, old dragon Tumbulgumia
as she recounts her hilarious misadventures in these 4 short stories designed for shared bedtime reading.
She finds herself in a deadly embrace with an anaconda, accidentally ends up tail first in a large barrel of green dragon juice, loses her ability to breathe fire, and falls head first out of an avocado tree. Through all this she remains positive and discovers there is a use for a broken dragon, and that very old people always have great stories to share.
The highly amusing illustrations and all sorts of hidden creatures waiting to be spotted by the younger listeners all add to the wonder of this collection of highly original short stories.
Tricia Legg is an award winning author with a flair for creative writing. Being a passionate ex-teacher, she fully understands what children enjoy. Her whimsical imagination and sense of wonder will draw children into the pleasures of reading. Her humorous illustrations spark many opportunities for discussion when her books are shared with children and often there is a lesson to be learned.
Paula Sharp, Nutritional Therapist –
“Love at first read with Tumbulgumia, the Broken Dragon. Tricia Legg brings her story to life with pictures, anecdotes and written expression😍.
As a nutritional therapist, I appreciate the emphasis of green food being good, normal and exciting to eat for children. “I would grow frogs and cucumbers and lettuce and beans and peas and apples and lizards …” is one of my favourite lines in the book.
Tricia is about fun and education in her writing and her illustrations. Making children think and keeping them curious. Dragons and avocados – yes! Dragons and green juice – yes! A female dragon and heavy machinery – yes! A self-sufficient dragon producing her own food & caring for her community – yes!
A broken dragon is so very useful, loved and adored.
Four stories in one book, it feels like the start of children’s chapter reading, a perfect bridge for young readers.” Paula Sharp, Nutritional Therapist