Midwest Book Review:
An impressively original, charmingly illustrated, and exceptionally entertaining picturebook for children aged 4-8, "Can I Keep Her?" by the team of author/storyteller Lois Wickstrom and artist/illustrator Timna Green is especially recommended for family, daycare center, preschool, elementary school, and community library picture book collections.
Reviewed by Emily-Jane Hills Orford for Readers' Favorite 5 stars
Wynnie is the protagonist, a strong female character who loves all creatures, even the fire-breathing baby dragon. She presents a good argument when the king insists she gets rid of the baby dragon which has already set fire to part of the castle: "Do you want the dragon to be your friend or your enemy?" She presents a good argument and proves her point by starting work immediately on training the baby dragon and, most important, showing it love. All creatures need love. Even the Wise Old Woman, who ran away when the fire-breathing baby dragon hatched, is impressed and returns to pet the dragon and show some love. A beautiful, heart-warming story, told with charming, colorful illustrations.
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Edwards Book Club
Christa McGrath
This story explores the topics of acceptance, nurturing, patience, and respect. And it does so in a very logical, child-friendly way. It is brilliantly done.
The book's colourful and playful illustrations even make a dragon look pretty. It's a story that little ones will be fond of as they learn about how a very empathetic young girl believes that everyone needs love and that our differences are perfectly okay.
