I have said it time and time again on this blog, Leo loves reading. My boy is a complete book worm and when he’s not causing chaos (which, admittedly, he is most of the time), Leo loves being read a story or looking through his books himself. When I was given the opportunity to become a Boolino Friend and review children’s books regularly on my blog, I was so excited! Leo and I just love curling up on the sofa and reading and when The Great Dragon Bake Off by Nicola O’Byrne came flying through the letter box, we couldn’t wait to get cosy and have a read. Here is what we thought…
The Great Dragon Bake Off – Children’s book review
The Great Dragon Bake Off is a wonderfully funny children’s book written and illustrated by Nicola O’Byrne. The story combines one of Leo’s favourite things, Dragons, and also one of mine, baking, so it makes for perfect mum and son reading. This book shares the tale of Flamie Oliver, a bright red dragon who is far more interested in baking cakes and creating beautiful pastries than breathing fire, eating princesses and causing general mayhem. Despite his love of baking, Flamie is given a place at the Ferocious Dragon’s Academy and this is where he realises he is not like other dragons at all.
As Flamie’s story goes on, accompanied by fantastic, eye catching colourful illustrations, we discover that although he may not be like the others, this is not a bad thing. By not giving up on his true passion and following his heart, all of Flamie’s cake filled dreams might just come true.
Leo loves this book mostly for the dragons but, being three and a sugar fiend, he also enjoys all the pictures of cakes and his favourite part is reading about Flamie and Princess Rosewater’s culinary creations. Some children’s books can be boring for parents to read but I will happily read this more than once to Leo, we both love it. The references to The Great British Bake Off go down a treat for fans like me and mentions of soggy bottoms, Scaly Berry and Paul Firewood made me smile.
The Great Dragon Bake Offย has already become a firm story time favourite in our house and is a perfect read for cake and dragon fans alike. With the Bake Off now back on our screens, I couldn’t think of a better book to cuddle up with and escape to a world full of dragons and beautiful bakes.
Have you read The Great Dragon Bake Off, what did you think of it? If not, does it sound like something you and your children would enjoy reading? Leo and I thoroughly enjoy reading this book and we always end up wanting to munch some cake when we are done!
Disclaimer: As my role as a Boolino Friend, I was sent this book in return for this honest review. As always all opinions and words are my own..and Leo’s.
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Oh this sounds a brilliant book. Flamie Oliver – genius! Am definitely looking out for this one for my grandkids ๐
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what a wondeful book and love the names. seems really well thought about. we are always looking fir new books will have a look out for this one #picknmix
I have a couple of book worms too, we love snuggling on the sofa and reading most afternoons. This sounds like a great book, I will look out for it x #picknmix
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Ah a book that’s fun for adults and kids! Now that’s a book worth having. Mine are still a little young at the moment and we’re stuck on Dear Zoo over and over but our time will come and I’ll be on the lookout for something like this. Thanks for linking up at #fortheloveofBlog
What a great idea for a book and timely as well with the programme being back on tv ๐ Thanks for linking up to #PicknMix
Stevie x
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We love our books too, I will have to have a look out for this on, maybe one for the christmas list! Thank you ๐ #picknmix
That does sound like a lot of fun, best book review I’ve read in a long time! #fortheloveof BLOG
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Sounds like a great book! We also love Dragons and Baking…especially now Great British Bake Off is back! ๐ #fortheloveofblog
Flamie Oliver! Hahahaha…sounds interesting already. I love Dragons and baking too, so this book would definitely be a win win for me. #anythinggoes
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This most definitely sounds like my kind of book! I love that they’ve left a bit of humour in there for us bake off fans too. Cake – good. Dragons – good. I think I may need this book in my life! Thanks for linking with #fartglitter x
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My first son was a real bookworm but the second one is not so I love book reviews! #AnythingGoes
This sounds great. I love dragons and I think most kids would too. I think it’s also a great message to kids to be themselves and not worry about being the same as everyone else
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Yes, I love the message it gives too. Who wants to be like everyone else?!xx