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Overview

Puff, the Magic Dragon is simply one of the most beloved songs of all time—a classic that’s become as much a part of the childhood experience as Mother Goose and fairy tales. Yet singer/songwriter Peter Yarrow and co-composer Lenny Lipton have never allowed a picture book adaptation of this magical tale…until now. With Yarrow’s and Lipton’s blessing, Puff, Jackie Paper, and the land of Honalee finally live on the page. The exquisite package includes a cloth case with a tipped-in illustration and an embossed jacket with foil touches, as well as an exclusive CD featuring not only Puff, but several other songs performed by Yarrow, his daughter Bethany, and cellist Rufus Cappadocia. This is a publishing event sure to attract broad attention and please Puff’s many fans.
In richly-hued paintings of the deepest sea blues and greens, Puff and his friend Jackie Paper frolic in the land of Honalee—traveling in a fantastic boat with billowed sails, climbing red castle stairs onto a balcony to meet with noble kings and princes, and watching pirate ships lower their flags for the roaring dragon. Artist Eric Puybaret has brought an entire magical world into being with enthralling landscapes, color, and characters. And everyone will love the way the art cleverly turns the song’s end, which at first seemed so sad, into a surprising and joyful moment.
Best of all—this is only the first of many more collaborations with Peter Yarrow to come!

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In his glorious picture book debut, Peter Yarrow and Leonard Lipton's legendary dragon returns to introduce a new generation of children to his magical world. With striking illustrations by Eric Puybaret, this handsome story sends readers to Honalee, where -- as the song goes -- Jackie Paper visits Puff until he grows too old to stay with his friend (thankfully, Jackie brings his daughter to play with Puff at the book's close). If this ode to the popular song isn't enough, an exclusive CD included with the book features Yarrow, his daughter Bethany, and cellist Rufus Cappadocia performing "Puff" and several other songs. A true publishing event that is a heartwarming addition to any bookshelf.
Steven Heller
…the song's slightly depressing overtones didn't stop me from playing it for my own son, now 18 years old, who as it turned out was not as interested in Puff as I was. This might have been a generational hiccup, since kids rarely show interest in what their parents like, but if this new book version of "Puff, the Magic Dragon," beautifully illustrated by Eric Puybaret and smartly designed by Lauren Rille and Scott Piehl, had been available when my son was small, we might have better experienced the song together. More than 40 years after "Puff," composed by Peter Yarrow and Lenny Lipton, was released, this volume (with a CD that includes two versions of "Puff" performed by Yarrow; his daughter, Bethany; and Rufus Cappadocia) brings the land of Honalee to new life…The pastel-colored paintings that fill these spreads are replete with elegantly rendered details of the Honalee landscape, including mountains and palm trees, towers and fantastical small animals and pixies.
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This handsome volume offers a charming interpretation of the 1960s folk song, written by Yarrow and Lipton and famously recorded by Peter, Paul and Mary. Featuring a soothing palette highlighted by greens and blues, Puybaret's graceful acrylic on linen paintings are intermittently misty and sunny. Echoing the gentle cadence of the song, the sweeping landscapes and seascapes reveal Honalee to be a magical place indeed, with faces appearing on trees, flowers and rocks. Other whimsical flourishes include the book's affable ancillary characters, including diminutive winged fairies and red-and-white striped dolphin-like critters that wear graduation caps. There is, of course, the inevitable somber moment when "One gray night it happened, Jackie Paper came no more,/ And Puff, that mighty dragon, he ceased his fearless roar"; the dragon gazes wistfully upon the departing boy and then slips sadly into his cave. But at the creative hand of Puybaret, a French illustrator who here makes his American publishing debut, the song's potentially sad denouement takes an uplifting turn. As the chorus is repeated one final time, the delighted Puff spies a girl approaching-ostensibly Jackie's daughter-a new friend to frolic with in the autumn mist. Youngsters concerned about the fate of Puff's first playmate will be comforted to see a smiling, grown-up Jackie looking on. Adding to the appeal of the book is a CD presenting a new recording of the song (and two others), sung by Yarrow and his daughter Bethany, accompanied by cellist Rufus Cappadocia. An impressive performance all around. Ages 3-7. (Aug.)

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Product Details

  • ISBN-13: 9781402747823
  • Publisher: Sterling
  • Publication date: 7/17/2007
  • Pages: 24
  • Sales rank: 18,751
  • Age range: 3 - 5 Years
  • Lexile: AD1040L (what's this?)
  • Product dimensions: 10.80 (w) x 11.92 (h) x 0.55 (d)

Meet the Author

Peter Yarrow
Peter Yarrow
Peter Yarrow is a member of the iconic ’60’s folk trio Peter, Paul & Mary. Along with Lenny Lipton, he is the author of the beloved song and now hit book Puff, the Magic Dragon. In addition to extensive touring and performing, Peter is active in Operation Respect, an organization that promotes anti-bullying awareness in schools across the country.
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  • Anonymous

    Posted September 30, 2008

    I remember this song!!!

    I remember this song, cartoon and the Peter, Paul and Mary album that the song is on. This is a great book about a classical and mythological character that I grew up with in the 1960's and 1970's. I read this book in Barnes & Noble and was so impressed that I bought it for my little boy to read with me. This book led to me explaining to my son the song and the hit group that sings it, and I even dug out the album so he could enjoy the old number. Puff the Magic Dragon is a timeless character, song and story that kids will be enjoying five-hundred years from now. We love it!

    23 out of 26 people found this review helpful.

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  • Posted April 30, 2011

    Nookcolor review For the price not worth it!!!

    My 7 year old pick this book to download on my Nookcolor about two pages in to the book he said I don't like this book. It's only 11 pages long. Very short story not worth the price.

    22 out of 32 people found this review helpful.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted February 21, 2010

    Too repetitive for me and the kids

    I know the storyline but the book itself doesn't thrill me to read aloud to my kids. I feel like I should be singing it. After once or twice, my kids weren't really into it anymore.

    8 out of 15 people found this review helpful.

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  • Posted May 5, 2010

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    Great gift, durable book, excellent for bedtime or calming children

    My 7 year old LOVES music and books on CD's! This was given to him as a gift from his grandfather. My son really enjoys having a small CD player in his room that he can put his own books on CD into and read along with and listen to music on. He has a drawer for his CD's and the books that go with them. This is one of his favorites. I also like the size of the book and it being a hardback. Some smaller paperbacks that go with CD's tend to get lost in his room (since he gets to be in charge of them) and they get bent since they tend to be smaller and thin. This one is a really nice size and was a great gift, very durable!

    7 out of 10 people found this review helpful.

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  • Posted December 6, 2009

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    Fanciful for Any Age

    Puff the Magic Dragon has been life long favorite of mine and I'm now 53. I bought it for my granddaughter so she could learn the lessons of growing up as well as enjoy the characters, the story and the great CD.

    This is an absolute must for any child's library

    6 out of 7 people found this review helpful.

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  • Posted February 22, 2010

    Puff, the Magic Dragon

    This one is a keeper and should be in your child's library. The disc at the end just adds to the overall quality of this book.

    4 out of 8 people found this review helpful.

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  • Posted February 9, 2010

    Memories

    My Grandson started to cry when he heard the song, but the book saved the day when Jackie brought his daughter to visit Puff. Great illustrations.

    4 out of 6 people found this review helpful.

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  • Posted October 18, 2009

    A classic story for young ones

    My two and a half year old grandson loved this gift. He listens to the disk almost non-stop, many days on his way to pre-school and loves the story over and over. He is learning all the words.

    And, it brings back great memories for grandmom too.

    4 out of 7 people found this review helpful.

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  • Posted May 22, 2011

    Why are the hardback book reviews mixed in

    Havent bought this book but dont understand ehy the ebook and dt book reviews are mixed in? Kind of missleading no?

    3 out of 10 people found this review helpful.

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  • Posted February 16, 2009

    A wonderful book!

    This has been a favorite song of mine since I was a child. My son bought it for me for Christmas and we read it together; the illustrations are beautiful, the story is the same as I remember - basically just the lyrics to the song, and the CD was included. It's a wonderful story of change and relationships - lots of room for discussion with my 6-year old!

    3 out of 5 people found this review helpful.

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  • Posted October 15, 2008

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    The Song Is Now A Book

    Puff, the Magic Dragon was a classic song when I was growing up, now it's a book my children enjoy. Enchanting story and illustrations make this book a delight.

    3 out of 4 people found this review helpful.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted December 5, 2009

    A Beautiful Book

    I love this song and the book is book's illustrations are wonderful.

    2 out of 3 people found this review helpful.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted January 14, 2012

    Great book

    Wonderful book 4 kids

    1 out of 1 people found this review helpful.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted December 29, 2011

    It is awsom

    1 out of 1 people found this review helpful.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted December 4, 2011

    Awesome

    Every one should read this

    1 out of 2 people found this review helpful.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted October 29, 2011

    Puff!

    Cute!

    1 out of 2 people found this review helpful.

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  • Posted October 25, 2011

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    Nice book

    Nice book

    1 out of 3 people found this review helpful.

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  • Posted July 27, 2011

    Rachel

    I wonder if this book is good?

    1 out of 6 people found this review helpful.

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  • Posted April 25, 2010

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    A TIMELESS CLASSIC FOR ALL AGES

    THIS STORY STILL TUGS AT MY HEART. THE ILLUSTRATIONS ARE FABULOUS, AND THE STORYLINE IS GREAT. I PURCHASED ONE FOR EACH OF MY 1+ GRANDCHILDREN, AND MY SON AND DAUGHTER LOVED THEM AS WELL. MY DAUGHTER SAID THE SONG STILL MAKES HER CRY, BUT I TOLD HER THAT THE NEW TWIST AT THE END WOULD MAKE HER SMILE. I THINK THAT ADDING THE CD WITH THE BOOK IS AN EXCELLANT WAY OF ADDING ANOTHER DIMENSION BY INCORPORATING VISUAL AND AUDIO TOGETHER. THIS MAKES A WONDERFULLY AFFORDABLE GIFT.

    1 out of 3 people found this review helpful.

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  • Posted January 3, 2010

    two in one

    This book comes with a 4 song music CD so you can teach your child the song and enjoy the book. Brings back memories.

    1 out of 3 people found this review helpful.

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