Rosemary Wells

Max's Dragon Shirt Rosemary Wells

Brief Description: "Those pants are disgusting", says Max's sister. Ruby. "We're going to the store to buy you a pair of brand-new pants". But Max wants a dragon shirt, and there's not enough money for both, Could there be any harm in Max's just trying the shirt on? "Irresistible . . . perfectly on target".--Publishers Weekly. "Make Your Own Dragon Shirt" icon included with each book. Full color. Brief Description: On a shopping trip to the department store, Max's determination to get a dragon shirt leads him away from his distracted sister and into trouble. Jacket Description/Back: Max and Ruby shop 'til they drop!Max and Ruby are going to the store to buy Max a new pair of pants. But Max wants a green T-shirt emblazoned with a fierce, fire-breathing dragon. "No, Max", Ruby says, "Mother only gave me five dollars to buy pants". But there couldn't be any harm in Max just trying on the dragon shirt . . . could there?Review Quotes: "Another gleeful romp with a pair of unforgettable hares".-- School Library Journal, starred reviewMarc Notes: Originally published: New York: Dial Books for Young Readers, 1991.; On a shopping trip to the department store, Max's determination to get a dragon shirt leads him away from his distracted sister and into trouble. Publisher Marketing: Max's old blue overalls are disgusting, and Ruby has exactly enough money to buy him a new pair of pants. But what Max really wants is a ferocious, green dragon shirt. When the two get separated in the clothing store, the antics begin. Children will cheer as Max unwittingly outwits his bossy, older sister once again. "Another gleeful romp with a pair of unforgettable hares." --Publishers Weekly Review Citations:

Wilson Children's Catalog 96 01/01/1996 pg. 756 (EAN 9780140559941, Paperback)

ALA Best Books Young Adults 01/01/1992 pg. 1368 (EAN 9780803709447, Hardcover)

Publishers Weekly 04/19/1991 (EAN 9780803709447, Hardcover)

School Library Journal 04/01/1991 (EAN 9780803709447, Hardcover)

Wilson Children's Catalog 01/01/1992 pg. 85 (EAN 9780803709447, Hardcover)

Wilson Children's Catalog 96 01/01/1996 pg. 756 (EAN 9780803709447, Hardcover)

Hornbook Guide to Children 01/01/1991 (EAN 9780803709447, Hardcover)

Wilson Children's Catalog 96 01/01/1996 pg. 756 (EAN 9780606116060, Prebound-Other)

Contributor Bio:  Wells, Rosemary Rosemary Wells is the creator of many unforgettable children's book characters, including Max and Ruby, McDuff, and Yoko, each of whom stars in their own book series. She is also the author of perennial favorites about universal childhood experiences, such as Noisy Nora and Read To Your Bunny. Rosemary Wells lives in upstate New York.