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Reviewed by Mamta Madhavan for Readers' Favorite
Izzy's Flying Disaster: Dragonasaurus Tales by Josephine Young is about Izzy who is trying to fly. She so wants to be successful that she keeps trying. Mouse is not convinced and Izzy tries her best to prove to Mouse that she can do it. Izzy believes that, in spite of her size, she is strong enough to fly. The first time she tries she falls splat on her face, but that does not deter her from trying again. Izzy and Mouse then hire a hot air balloon for a day. Will Izzy finally manage to fly on her own?
These dragonasaurus stories are fun and they introduce children to a lot of new ideas and vocabulary. All of them are written in rhyming verse which makes them very appealing to young readers. The colorful illustrations in the story give movement and life to the characters and events. Children will fall in love with Izzy and Mouse. Izzy's flying adventures are indeed cute and appealing. It is good story book that can be used in school libraries and classrooms for read-aloud sessions. Parents will find it useful as a fun bedtime story book as there is a lot of action and color and that will capture kids' attention. The story is imaginative, creative, charming and funny. This book also gives a lovely and subtle message to kids by explaining that they need to be patient and wait until they are big enough before trying out certain things.
