A Dragon on the Roof By Cecile Alix and illustrated by Fred Sochard from Prestel Publishing. A
brave young girl, a whimsical house, and a ticklish dragon help young readers
see the world through Gaudí’s eyes. Set
in Casa Batlló, one of Antoni Gaudí’s most renowned buildings, this joyful
story introduces young readers to the architect’s work, inciting their
curiosity and imagination along the way.
While her nanny is sleeping, young
Paloma hears a noise. She climbs the stairs of her house until she reaches the
roof, where a dragon is perched.
Unafraid, Paloma reaches out to pet the dragon
but he is ticklish, and as he laughs, he spews a myriad of sea animals that he
had unwittingly swallowed. The house is transformed into a dreamy aquarium and
the dragon settles into a deep sleep on the roof. Cécile Alix’s playful story
and Fred Sochard’s boldly graphic illustrations are the perfect accompaniment
to Gaudí’s exuberant vision. As readers make their way through Paloma’s home,
they are introduced to its fabulous elements columns shaped like elephant legs;
marine-inspired tiles, glass, and ironwork; and of course the spectacularly
undulating, iridescent roof, which resembles a sleeping dragon. The end of the
book includes a brief history of Gaudí’s career and provides helpful background
to Paloma’s story. Kids will want to linger over the pictures and imagine what
their own house would be like if a dragon were living on their roof.
My Opinion: It is a great story
with lots of imagination which kids should have and I loved the graphics as
well. This book will make a great Christmas gift for a child for 4 and up.
See more at https://prestelpublishing.randomhouse.de/book/A-Dragon-on-the-Roof/Cecile-Alix/Prestel-com/e554907.rhd
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