Hamlet and the Enormous Chinese Dragon Kite

by Brian Lies

Book Overview

Quince knows that his best friend, Hamlet, is going to get into trouble, the minute he sees the enormous red kite Hamlet has bought. This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 193165901X
• ISBN13: 9781931659017
• Release Date: March 2003
• Publisher: Moon Mountain Publishing
• Length: 32 Pages
• Weight: 0.30 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 8.1" x 9.5"
• Age Range: 4 to 8 years
• Grade Range: Preschool to Grade 3

Customer Reviews

Just Spectacular

I found the story to be much more than friendship, the illustrations were just spectacular as my little nieces and I delighted in all the hidden objects in all the scenes. Brian Lies is masterful as he intertwines his story with his artwork. Brilliant!

The favorite book of my daughter's kindergarten

This story of friendship speaks to all of us, child and parent alike. Here are two critters who are wonderful friends but opposite personalities. Hamlet, the pig, is the daredevil -- completely fearless and he doesn't seem to learn from experience. Then, there's Quince, the porcupine, who serves as both a friend and a very cautious parental type, who wants only for Hamlet to look for nice, quiet, safe activities. Of course, Quince is always there, ready to pick up the pieces and provide comfort after the inevitable disaster.The illustrations are both intricate and delightful. It takes a kid to notice many of the details. The first time we read the book my daughter said, "Look, Mom, the shopkeeper has to stand on phone books to see over the counter."