George has a new pet – but Sparky is no ordinary lizard! He keeps on growing bigger and bigger, and he can’t stop accidentally setting things on fire. George’s exhausted parents are at their wits’ end, and are wondering if Sparky can stay with the family. How will George convince his mum and dad that dragons can be perfect pets – as well as wonderful best friends? A funny and heartwarming story about a very special friendship, from the author of Aliens Love Underpants.

Product Details

Format

Paperback

ISBN

9781407129372

Date published

April 7th, 2011

Other details

32 pages

Condition

New

UK edition

Author/Illustrator

Claire Freedman

Claire Freedman is the successful author of over 50 picture books, including the Aliens in Underpants books, George’s Dragon and Tappity Tap! What Was That? She is best known for Aliens Love Underpants, which has gone on to become a huge best seller and was the winner of the Richard and Judy Children’s Book Club in 2007.

Claire left school at sixteen and was the worst secretary ever, a trainee buyer at Harrods and a dental nurse before becoming a full-time writer. Claire says “For me, writing is the best job ever. I couldn’t imagine myself doing anything else. I love to create worlds for young children to enjoy and escape into.” She lives on the Essex coast with her husband and loves walking along the sea path, eating in her favourite beach-side café and catching up with friends.