Call Me Tony: An American Southwest Illustrated Children's Story

"Hi! I'm Tony. I'm a purple dragon. I want to show you pictures from my trip to Natch where I made friends with the children and they let me play baseball and soccer with them. When the town roaster broke, I roasted the chilies in the field. Sometimes being a dragon is a good thing." Bright ink colors in 48 paintings captivate the attention of young children. Even four and five-year-olds can identify Tony's expressions and understand the visual joke at the end. (Based on readings at the local library.) According to an informal survey, adults enjoy the book as well, so it's fun to read as a bedtime story. Early reader. Buy now and read tonight to the little ones when you tuck them in. Tony, a purple dragon, sets off on a journey of discovery in the American Southwest. He stops at Natch, a town known for growing the world's best chili peppers, and makes friends with the children. He plays soccer and baseball with the children. The town roaster breaks. Tony eats several plates of beans. He ignites his breath with sparks from his tail and roasts the chilies in the fields. Colored ink illustrations. (Primary grades)