At its heart, Kenny and the Dragon is a simple tale of a rabbit befriending a dragon that isn't all fire breathing and town terrorizing. I think we've gotten so many stories of kindly beasts that they haven't been a novelty in some time, but I think young readers will enjoy Grahame's cuddly appearance and theatrics. 

I have a great nostalgia for DiTerlizzi's illustrations, being raised on the Spiderwick Chronicles which dominated my 10 year old brain. The creatures, when intended, have such a warm appearance. I definitely pick up a Brian Froud influence, as I could just imagine these characters popping up in a Henson company movie. 

I'm always a fan of children's books that offer non-violent solutions to problems and thinking creatively. Great for classroom reading or a family read.