Floro, El Dragon Vegetariano/Floro, The Vegetarian Dragon (Spanish)

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***SPANISH VERSION*** Floro is the only dragon in Nogard Forest that prefers gardening to gobbling meat. But when Floro's vegetable-loving ways get him into a sticky situation, will he be able to stay to true to his values? This popular story, now in Spanish, shows young readers the power of having principles and living peaceably. AGES: 5-10 AUTHOR: Jules Bass is an award-winning film producer whose credits include 'The Last Unicorn', 'Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer', 'Frosty the Snowman' and 'The Little Drummer Boy'. Jules lives in New York. ILLUSTRATOR: Debbie Harter trained in jewellery design and life drawing in London before specialising in children's book illustration. She has illustrated many bestsellers, including 'The Animal Boogie' and the Bear series. Debbie makes her home in Cornwall, England. SELLING POINTS: * Message of peace and cooperation: Floro is wrongly convicted of a terrible crime, but a dramatic turn of events saves him from execution. This lively adventure offers youngsters a powerful moral message about standing up for what you believe in * Humour and drama: Full of high drama, zany artwork and lots of unexpected twists and turns, this hilarious picture book offers young readers plenty of food for thought * Light-hearted introduction to vegetarianism: Floro's pacifist lifestyle emphasizes the non-violent, rather than strictly dietary, aspects of vegetarianism REVIEWS: "A magical read for all new thinkers, young and old; Herb's story tells the tale of the future" -- Sir Paul McCartney