A mighty dragon living in a deep dark cave has a little problem: a mouse. For all his bluster and bravado, all his fierceness and fire, the dragon is terrified of mice. There’s a lot of buildup and very little plot to Christopher Wormell’s surprisingly satisfying story. But in a handful of sentences crafted from well-chosen words, he creates plenty of suspense and a delightful climax that will have young children hanging on every word. Expansive pages spreads allowed the author/illustrator to emphasize the largeness of the dragon, and the delicacy of the mouse by comparison. (Ages 4–7)

The awesome and frightening dragon has a deep, dark secret.

Far, far away in the darkest cave in the deepest valley amongst the highest mountains there lives a huge and terrifying dragon. With his fiery breath and mighty strength, this awesome beast fears no man. But there is something he is afraid of.... Enter George: he may not look like much of a hero, but a hero he turns out to be. Chris Wormell's ferociously good illustrations contrast brilliantly with this gently humorous story.