The Loathsome Dragon
A lovely princess, a brave prince, a wicked stepmother, evil
enchantments, magic rowan wood, and an immense, scaly dragon. . . .
Favorite fairytale elements sparkle in The Loathsome Dragon, a
traditional English tale. Majestic, romantic paintings by two-time
Caldecott medalist David Wiesner display the remarkable artistry and
dizzying perspectives his work is known for.
Now available once again—with several new illustrations, revised text, and a brief source note—this picture-book classic will delight David Wiesner’s many fans, and win him a generation of new ones.
Online Special!
Now available once again—with several new illustrations, revised text, and a brief source note—this picture-book classic will delight David Wiesner’s many fans, and win him a generation of new ones.
Online Special!
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David Wiesner
RISD ’78 [Illustration]
With an extraordinary sense of humor and wit, David Wiesner ’78 IL captivates both parents and young readers alike with his wondrous picture books. In 2007 he became the second person in history to win a third Caldecott Medal, and was also selected as the US nominee for the 2008 Hans Brinker Anderson Illustrator’s Award. Wiesner won his most recent Caldecott for Flotsam (2006), preceded by a 2002 Caldecott Medal for his ingenious recounting of The Three Pigs and another in 1992 for Tuesday, a fanciful account of flying frogs.
With an extraordinary sense of humor and wit, David Wiesner ’78 IL captivates both parents and young readers alike with his wondrous picture books. In 2007 he became the second person in history to win a third Caldecott Medal, and was also selected as the US nominee for the 2008 Hans Brinker Anderson Illustrator’s Award. Wiesner won his most recent Caldecott for Flotsam (2006), preceded by a 2002 Caldecott Medal for his ingenious recounting of The Three Pigs and another in 1992 for Tuesday, a fanciful account of flying frogs.