This is an oldie, but a goodie.  Originally written by Ogden Nash in 1936, this 1995 edition when illustrations by Munsinger is a delightful read.  The rhyming pattern is different but with some practice could be smooth as butter.  Plus, I think the story of how brave everyone is but the big giant dragon is a nice change of pace.  I loved this story.  It ages well.  It could get a new illustrator and be an entirely new read for a new generation, and it should be.  Maybe in 10 years when it enters the public domain.