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Children's Fiction Bedtime & Dreams

The Sandman

by (author) Ralph Fletcher

illustrated by Richard Cowdrey

Publisher
Henry Holt and Co.
Initial publish date
May 2008
Category
Bedtime & Dreams
Recommended Age
3 to 6
Recommended Grade
p to 1
  • Hardback

    ISBN
    9780805077261
    Publish Date
    May 2008
    List Price
    $19.99

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Where to buy it

Out of print

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Description

Where did that little piece of sand in the corner of your eye come from? That's easy—the Sandman.

It all started a long time ago when a tiny man named Tor discovered that a dragon's scale held magical powers. Ground dragon scales make magic sand that Tor sprinkles in the eyes of children to help them fall asleep. But how does he get the scales to make the special sand? He has to venture into the lair of a dragon, and that's no easy feat!

This imaginative telling of the legend of the Sandman combined with fantastical, illuminating pictures will be enjoyed by the whole family.

About the authors

Ralph Fletcher's profile page

Richard Cowdrey has illustrated numerous books for children, including Bad Dog, Marley! by John Grogan, Animal Lullabies by Pam Conrad, and Frosty the Snowman by Steve Nelson and Jack Rollins. He is the owner of a yellow Labrador, Murray, whose behavior is remarkably similar to Marley's. He lives in Ohio with his wife and children.

Richard Cowdrey's profile page

Awards

  • Wanda Gag Award

Editorial Reviews

“The old-fashioned look is refreshingly straightforward, free of irony and adult-oriented nostalgia.” —School Library Journal

“[A] charming and comforting bedtime tale.” —Booklist

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