Ignis

By Gina Wilson

Book Overview

"Lynch gives his smokeless saurian . . . large, liquid, forward-facing eyes that positively broadcast appeal." - KIRKUS REVIEWS Even though he can run faster and fly higher than any of his friends, Ignis the young dragon is still sad. There's just one thing he can't do: breathe fire. So Ignis leaves Dragonland on a quest - meeting unforgettable friends, sharing wonderful times, and feeling truly warm inside. But when will he discover the spark he needs to be a real dragon? Dazzling illustrations by the award-winning P.J. Lynch light up a magical, heartwarming tale.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0763621927
• ISBN13: 9780763621926
• Release Date: September 2003
• Publisher: Candlewick Press
• Length: 40 Pages
• Weight: 0.60 lbs.
• Dimensions: 11.3" x 0.2" x 9.1"
• Age Range: 4 to 8 years
• Grade Range: Preschool to Grade 3

Customer Reviews

Great Picture Book, Inspiring Story + Amazing Images You Will Want To Explore Time and Again

I wandered through the kid's section of a book store and stumbled upon this book. It was the beautiful imagery on the cover that first caught my eye. I flipped through to see that these wonderful images are carried throughout as well. I turned back to the beginning and read the tale of Ignis as he tries to find himself and his flame and fell in love with this little dragon. His journey to find his flame is fun to read and fitting for the age this book targets (4-8). Simply put, I found the tale endearing and the artwork captivating to explore. Very enjoyable indeed!

Ignis Is a great read.

I have read this book and really enjoyed it. I have also read this book to a grade 1 class and they really enjoyed it. I feel that this book is great for all ages. I love the story-line and the fabulous illustrations. This will be a great addition to any collection.

For the Dragon Lover in All of Us--Children and Adults

"Ignis" is fabulous dragon book. The inspirational story is all the better due to the enchanting, beautifully drawn illustrations on each page. I love reading this book to my 5-year old son as much as he loves to hear it. This is a must read and must have book for all dragon lovers: both young and old. I highly recommend the purchase.

Best Children's book

This is my daughter's most-requested book, and it is so enjoyable I truly don't mind reading it five days in a row. I can't say that for any other book we own. The illustrations are beautiful, the text is very inspired, and I like the theme of perseverance. Ignis's personality seems so real, as does the little girl Cara's. With two children, I've bought or borrowed countless children's books, and this goes at the top of my favorites list. I wish Gina Wilson and P.J. Lynch would team up for another story.

Breathtaking illustrations

One of the most delightful books I have ever come across!No other book I have ever seen has illustrations that bring dragons to life like this one. As an artist, I had searched everywhere to find examples of expresive, interesting dragons that had a benevolent and inquisitive nature, and at the same time retained their reptilian appearance. The fact that the drawings are accompanied by such a well written story is a bonus!