Hanno hat sich sehr auf die Schule gefreut. Aber dann hänseln ihn alle, weil er zu dick ist. Das bedrückt ihn so, dass ihm nichts mehr gelingen will. Auf dem Heimweg von der Schule setzt er sich auf eine Bank und malt mit einem Stöckchen im Sand. Da formt sich ein kleiner Drache und wird lebendig. Er will bei Hanno bleiben.

By: Korschunow, Irina

Format: Paperback, 64 pages

Editorial Review

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This is a 64 page (large font) self empowerment story of a little boy interacting with a little (imagined) dragon who brings him on the right track – motivating him to climb, draw, read and eat less. He changes from being the overweight victim of a classmate’s mockery (or mild bullying, if you want) at the beginning of the story to a self confident boy.

I am not sure whether this story works for children who are actually marginalized and lack confidence, but it is certainly a good thing for any child to see the world from Hanno’s perspective. The text is in simple prose and the vocabulary basic, but well written and certainly accommodates the beginning reader.

I read it to (and partially with) my 2 daughters (5 and 7 years old), and they felt with Hanno and his interesting little companion.

Age recommendation: 5-7

Fluency recommendation: Intermediate - Advanced

Review by: Roland Brilla

Item id: B075619