Young children will find lots to laugh at in this jolly story of a little dragon who can’t help losing his temper, and they’ll learn ways to manage their own anger too. When Fergal gets cross, he really gets cross, and being a dragon this results in burned buns (he couldn’t wait to eat them), scorched suppers (he didn’t want the veg), goalposts burned to cinders (he really didn’t want to play in goal). It upsets his friends and it’s making him unhappy too. Fortunately Mum has a useful suggestion – take a breath and count to ten. It works, while Fergal’s friends have helpful tricks of their own too. Robert Starling’s illustrations are full of life and character, and this is very good for sharing.
Shortlisted for the 2018 Waterstones Childrens Book Prize. A dragon with a short temper is not a good combination, as Fergal's family and friends soon find out. He burns the dinner (literally), reduces the football goal to ashes and absolutely cannot play a nice, quiet board game. It is only when he starts to notice other animals have clever tricks to calm down that Fergal begins to win back his friends, especially when he discovers dragons can cool off in a very handy way.
A striking and very charming debut about a little dragon learning to cope with his big temper. -- Fiona Noble The Bookseller
Amusing... Brilliantly simple illustrations with a lot of humour make this a future classic Books for Keeps, Best Books of 2017
This would be a lovely book to share with children, especially those who might get a little 'Fergal from time to time. Early Years Educator
You toddler will laugh along to this funny and engaging picture book of a dragon with a short temper, whilst you hope he picks up some of the clever tricks for cooling down Pregnancy & Parenting
All schools need a copy of this book... a delightful, thought-provoking read Books for Keeps
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About Robert Starling
Rob began doodling creatures and characters at school and hasn't stopped since. He lives and works in Bristol, and when he's not sketching up new characters or writing down stories he can be found sculpting, brewing coffee, adjusting his headphones or foraging in the kitchen for cake. Oh, and teaching kids. Fergal is Fuming is his first book.
