Reviews for I won't get lost
Horn Book
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Horatio, a young dragon, sees no reason to memorize his address and phone number, but he quickly changes his mind after he gets lost on the way home from school. While nothing can mask the worthy but obvious purpose behind this cautionary tale, there are amusing touches in both text and illustrations; Horatio's lunch, for example, includes charcoal sandwiches and Tabasco tea. (c) Copyright 2010. The Horn Book, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted. All rights reserved.
School Library Journal
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PreS-Gr 1-Horatio Horndragon knows what he likes about school. He likes dragon practice, lunch, and recess. He especially enjoys his lunch of charcoal sandwiches, Tabasco tea, and Tire Tidbits. However, the young dragon does not like to practice writing his name, address, and telephone number. Miss Scaley explains that he needs to know this information in case he is ever lost, but Horatio insists that he won't get lost. "Not now or ever!" While walking home from school, he decides to follow a delivery dragon carrying packages, and, naturally, he loses his way. Officer Flash, a winged creature wearing roller skates, appears, and the two must simply wait until the youngster's parents report him missing. Charming illustrations in pastel colors and with humorous details accompany the text. The last page allows youngsters to practice writing their name, address, and phone number. While the story is predictable and a bit wordy at times, it shows children the importance of memorizing personal information.-Kristin de Lacoste, South Regional Public Library, Pembroke Pines, FL (c) Copyright 2010. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.
