Synopsis
Dive into a magical underwater adventure with Waddleton!
Meet Waddleton, a one-of-a-kind aquatic dragon who lives in the sparkling waters of Bumble Beach. Despite his uniqueness, Waddleton struggles to make friends among the sea creatures. Every day, he watches the children playing on the shore, wishing he could join in their fun.
One sunny day, Waddleton gathers all his courage to introduce himself to Kate and Justin, two siblings who love building sandcastles and playing in the water. What follows is a heartwarming tale of friendship, acceptance, and underwater exploration!
Join Waddleton as he:
Overcomes one of the most common struggles among children: making friends
Explores underwater life with his two new best companions
Learns the true meaning of friendship and belonging
This enchanting story teaches children the importance of being brave, making new friends, and accepting those who are different. With its vividly illustrated underwater world and lovable characters, "The Wondrous Tales of Waddleton - Book One: Making Friends" is sure to captivate young readers and become a bedtime favorite.
Perfect for children of all ages, this book is filled with imagination, adventure, and the joy of newfound friendship. Dive in today and make a splash with Waddleton!
Waddleton is a shy and “one-of-a kind aquatic dragon” or a “water dragon” in this sweet and uplifting children’s story by Kaitlin Nicole. A lonely soul in search of friendship and friends, Waddleton learns to overcome his shyness and reticence, reach out, and make new friends in this beautifully illustrated and highly readable book.
No one knows where Waddleton came from or how he arrived at Bumble Beach. But being different makes it hard for the water dragon to find friends. He’s lonely. However, the two human children he finds playing at the beach intrigue him. But making friends is a challenge for Waddleton. So he decides to take a risk and introduce himself to young Kate and Justin.
Now, you might think the two siblings would be alarmed when Waddleton hesitantly introduces himself. I mean, how often do you meet a water dragon on the beach when you’re building sandcastles? But Kate and Justin are delighted to make Waddleton’s acquaintance. They want to see where the dragon lives and are soon off on a grand underwater adventure, courtesy of their new friend.
This is a delightful story about overcoming nervousness and anxiety and discovering joy in meeting new friends. It’s well-written, lively, and creative. Meagan Schiele’s illustrations ably convey motion and imagination with a touch of whimsy. I especially loved the illustration of Waddleton creeping up to the house at night under a star-studded sky.
Amazon suggests the reading age for Waddleton is two to twelve years of age. I would say perhaps five to twelve years may be more on target. However, younger children will certainly enjoy the beautiful illustrations, lively text, and sweet story in this charming book. It offers valuable lessons about courage, determination, and friendship. Indeed, Making Friends would make an excellent addition to a classroom or home library. It would also make a great selection for a family read-aloud or a bedtime story.
Making Friends is Book 1 in The Wonderous Tales of Waddleton. Keep an eye out for more!
My rating: 4.5
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