Books with author Leonard Ericks

A wise and friendly dragon sits down to write a special incantation to all children, revealing the magnificent true nature of dragons in the charming children’s tale Things We Should All Know About Dragons, by Leonard Ericks. A Dragon’s Letter: Dear Children, I admit that dragons can be very scary at times. They roar and laugh out loud, but I ask you to stick around awhile and see what they are really like. They’re always hungry, that is true, but their favorite food is flowers, now does that sound scary to you? ... The wise dragon continues to write, explaining to the children of the world how some dragons can fly, sing and play, hoping against hope that they will understand how sweet and friendly dragons truly are. So whenever you see a dragon, don’t be afraid, just give a friendly smile and a wave.

Book Synopsis: A spellbinding tale of a wise and friendly dragon as he sits down to write a special incantation to all children and reveal the magnifi cent true nature of dragons in, What We Should All Know About Dragons.To All Children:I admit that dragons can be very scary at times. They roar and laugh out loud, but I ask you to stick around awhile and see what they are really like. They’re always hungry, that is true, but their favorite food is fl owers, now does that sound scary to you? ... The wise dragon continues to write about how some dragons can fly, sing and play. Hoping against hope that children all over will understand how sweet and friendly dragons truly are. So whenever you see dragons don’t be afraid, just give them a friendly smile and wave.Author Bio: Author Leonard Ericks is an Elementary School teacher, a painter and sculptor. He started writing children’s stories after he began teaching Elementary School. When he began to teach art to children he noticed that they were most interested in the dragon illustrations and stories. Leonard is inspired by the concept of the oneness of mankind, and believes that all children should be fi lled with the love of learning. He intends on continuing to teach art and create his own paintings and sculptures. He’s already started work on another book with the same dragon characters. He grew up in Chicago, Illinois and currently lives in San Jose, Costa Rica.

Synopsis:Ryan, the red dragon, is sitting up in a tree when another dragon passes by. He’s shy at first and tries to hide, but the other dragon sees him anyway. While Ryan asks if he knows much about flying, the second dragon spreads his wings and soars into the air. Ryan admits that he doesn’t know how to fly because he’s never really tried. But after seeing his new friend airborne, Ryan’s determined to learn. The Red Dragon Ryan Learns How to Fly is an engaging story that helps children learn the importance of practicing to achieve their goals. Read it with your little dragon!About the Author:Leonard Ericks resides in San Jose, Costa Rica where he teaches art to elementary school children. This is his second book; the first, Things We Should All Know About Dragons, is also available.Publisher’s website: http://www.strategicpublishinggroup.com/title/TheRedDragonR

Ryan, the red dragon, is sitting up in a tree when another dragon passes by. He's shy at first and tries to hide, but the other dragon sees him anyway. While Ryan asks if he knows much about flying, the second dragon spreads his wings and soars into the air. Ryan admits that he doesn't know how to fly because he's never really tried. But after seeing his new friend airborne, Ryan's determined to learn. The Red Dragon Ryan Learns How to Fly is an engaging story that helps children learn the importance of practicing to achieve their goals. Read it with your little dragon! Leonard Ericks resides in San Jose, Costa Rica where he teaches art to elementary school children. This is his second book; the first, Things We Should All Know About Dragons, is also available. Publisher's website: http://www.strategicpublishinggroup.com/title/TheRedDragonRyanLearnsHowToFly.html