Setting out from Camp Camelot in search of a noble quest, a girl and her dragon friend cross swords with a bully of a knight. The bully says the dragon is too big, tall and green to play knights. Suddenly, playtime is spoiled. The girl stands up for the dragon, but the other bystanders let the bully do as he pleases. It's time for a petition to the king! After a roundtable discussion, the bully comes to accept that everyone has a right to play ? no matter how big, tall or green they are! This winning combination of adventure and information provides the perfect starting point for discussions about bullying. "AThe Tale of Sir Dragon: Dealing with Bullies for Kids (and Dragons) " offers a constructive approach to an important subject. Ages 3-7 AUTHOR: Jean E. Pendziwol is the author of Once Upon a Dragon, A Treasure at Sea for Dragon and Me and No Dragons for Tea, which has been recognized by the National Fire Prevention Association as a recommended resource for teaching fire safety. She lives with her family in Thunder Bay, Ontario, where she divides her time between family, writing and pursuing elusive dragons. Martine Gourbault was born in Paris and immigrated to Toronto with her family in 1957. She received her basic art education at Central Technical School, graduating in 1961. "I was very fortunate to have parents who appreciated the value of artistic pursuits and were not worried about whether I could make a living as an artist. I'll always be grateful to them for steering me in the right direction." Colour illustrations
