Merlin and the Dragons

Yolen, J., & Li, M. (1995). Merlin and the dragons. New York: Cobblehill Books, Dutton.

 

This is one of the most beautiful books I have seen in a long time.  The illustrations are amazing - detailed, fantastic, bold yet soft at the same time.  I was drawn to this book because I collect dragons, though I'm not sure how that started.  My students bring me dragons, and I have a whole big shelf full of them in my classroom.  I also remember my mother always telling me King Arthur and Merlin stories when I was a child, so I've always held an affinity for Arthurian stories.  While the story here is good - action packed for sure - the illustrations are the star of the show.  I will be purchasing this book for our permanent collection, because my son and I liked it so much.