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Jun 30, 2015 Renee rated it really liked it

My son (8) and I (the Mom) reviewed this book for Mother Daughter Book Reviews. Visit us to see our full reviews.

SON SAYS:

The book is about a dragon who has to guard a princess but he wants to be a stand-up comedian. At first, his Dad doesn't want him to, but when he starts being one, they are ok with it and are proud of him.

The pictures are really good and funny. My favorite one is the one at the very back which shows "Nickerbacher on Tour" and shows where Nickerbacher is performing each month,

My son (8) and I (the Mom) reviewed this book for Mother Daughter Book Reviews. Visit us to see our full reviews.

SON SAYS:

The pictures are really good and funny. My favorite one is the one at the very back which shows "Nickerbacher on Tour" and shows where Nickerbacher is performing each month, like "Funny Fortress", "House of Ha Ha", and the "Giggle Gallery". I like it when Nickerbacher becomes a comedian because he is following his dream that he's been wanting a long time. I liked it when the dragon called the Prince, (whose real name is "Prince Happenstance"), Prince Fancypants. That was funny. I didn't quite get the joke that went "How do you like this new floor? It's reinforced 'cause during rehearsal, it cracked." My Mom had to explain it.
The lesson is to follow your dreams because that is what will make you happy.

The book was really good and funny. The pictures were fun to look at. I would give it 4 stars. I would recommend this book to boys and girls around my age (5 to 10) and kids who like dragons.

MOM SAYS:

"Nickerbacher, The Funniest Dragon" is a wonderful picture book featuring a relatable main character in the dragon, Nickerbacher as well as a host of unique secondary characters; colorful, kid-friendly illustrations; many humorous and poignant moments; and, an important underlying message about setting aside your fears and self-doubt to pursue your dreams. I recommend this book to children ages 5 to 10.

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My daughter loves Nickerbacher! Such an inspiring book for kids to follow what you really love to do. This book has become a favorite and a must read at night for my daughter and my Husband loves reading it to her. She point at all the detail on the pages which I love the beautiful illustration. Just like the past book i've read from this author the pictures are great.

I'm sure this book will be read by many kids.

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Mar 09, 2015 Judith Nasse rated it it was amazing

Who doesn't love dragons; but, a dragon with a cracking sense of humor, why that may just be the best kind of dragon! Nickerbacher is just such a young dragon. He loves to tell jokes and wants so badly to be a stand-up comedian, but his papa would rather he obey the long-standing dragon tradition of protecting princesses, breathing fire, and fighting knights. Princess Gwendolyn and Prince Happenstance, who Nickerbacher jokingly calls Prince Fancypants, also have their own dreams. The three of th Who doesn't love dragons; but, a dragon with a cracking sense of humor, why that may just be the best kind of dragon! Nickerbacher is just such a young dragon. He loves to tell jokes and wants so badly to be a stand-up comedian, but his papa would rather he obey the long-standing dragon tradition of protecting princesses, breathing fire, and fighting knights. Princess Gwendolyn and Prince Happenstance, who Nickerbacher jokingly calls Prince Fancypants, also have their own dreams. The three of them encourage one another to follow their visions. They are the best kind of friends.

This book by Terry John Barto has a lively pace and funny jokes that mesmerize the young reader, the younger ones being read to and the older ones who can now read to themselves and to one another. The illustrations are carefully rendered in a lively, page-turning style that keeps up with the text pacing. The art depicts a pleasing and droll young dragon with Groucho Marx eyebrows and a prince who carries modern-day mints to toss to dragons. The book is a must in the classroom as it encourages young readers from 7 to 10 or so to keep picking up books. Teachers will no doubt hear a lot of jokes after introducing this book and can use it to set up a little writing unit about humor, maybe even have children make their own illustrated comedic books.

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Feb 14, 2015 TJ9000 rated it it was amazing

An instant classic.
A great book about being yourself. I wish I had a book like this when I was a kid. This is a story adults will relate to and has a great message for kids. Not since The Lion King has there been such a heartwarming father/son story! It nice to introduce my son to reading with a book that he connects with… and my daughter absolutely loves Nickerbacher.

Feb 25, 2015 Mary rated it it was amazing

Such a fun read about having the courage to follow your dreams. The illustrations are detailed, colourful and beautifully executed. The puns and jokes sprinkled throughout were very well received. We had to read it through a second time straight away.

Mar 08, 2015 Brenda rated it it was amazing

I loved this book and can only imagine any child would. The message given through words a child would understand, is also a message for anyone. Follow your dreams, even if your parents don't back you,if your dreams are strong enough you will only succceed in life if you follow them. Nickerbacher the dragon wants to be a stand up comedian, his father tells him dragons are supposed to serve as guard to a princess. Nickerbocker meets a prince coming to find his true love, and the dragon and he have I loved this book and can only imagine any child would. The message given through words a child would understand, is also a message for anyone. Follow your dreams, even if your parents don't back you,if your dreams are strong enough you will only succceed in life if you follow them. Nickerbacher the dragon wants to be a stand up comedian, his father tells him dragons are supposed to serve as guard to a princess. Nickerbocker meets a prince coming to find his true love, and the dragon and he have a moment where they meet on common ground, and the prince tells him he wants to be a ball player. Nickerbacher leaves and goes to the city to do stand up comedy and he is very successful and happy in his new job! I say only a child with a great parent would have a parent that tells the child to follow their dreams no matter what anyone else tells them. A parent that would be there for them when they follow their dreams!

Unfortunately my husband followed what his Father told him rather than his dreams and he has been successful in some ways in spite of himself, but he has always wished he had followed his dreams and not his Fathers.

I received this book from the author in exchange for an honest review.

I want to also mention the art work in this book is great colorful and imaginative, any child would love to look at the this book and find new things in the art work each time they look through it as there is so much going on for a child to see in the art work! I love this book and any child would and I love the message!!

As found here on good reads: A dragon named Nickerbacher guards a princess "because his papa told him to." However, he practices his jokes on Princess Gwendolyn, as he yearns to be a stand-up comedian. The young dragon gets up the nerve to tell his papa about his dream and is sternly reminded of his dragonly duty. Later that day, Prince Happenstance arrives for the princess and repeatedly challenges the dragon to fight. The opponents manage to find common ground and Nickerbacher leaves for the big city to pursue his dream.
Nickerbacher is the only dragon who wants to make people laugh. And in the process, he encourages the prince (and kids) to be themselves and follow their dreams.

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Mar 17, 2015 Diane rated it it was amazing

There's plenty to recommend in Nickerbacher: The Funniest Dragon, a comical dragon story that sports exceptionally colorful pages, fun drawings throughout by Kim Sponaugle, and a tale that lends particularly well to parental read-aloud for kids looking for stories about dragons.

It's a 34-page saga of a sweet-tempered (but fierce-looking) dragon who is charged with guarding a princess - but his dreams are quite different than his task; for he longs to be a stand-up comic instead: something that c

Nickerbacher only wants to make everyone laugh, and his princess charge is supportive of his dreams; but he still believes them impossible, until a prince appears who harbors his own impossible dream.

"It doesn't matter what I think. It's what you know in your heart that matters." This is the underlying lesson in a whimsical, fun story that is simply delightful to read and supported by vibrant, fun illustrations: everything a parent could wish for in an entertaining picture book with an inspirational message.

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Apr 17, 2015 Niki Flowers rated it it was amazing

Once again Terry John Barto has written an awesome story about following your dreams and believing in yourself. :D

Nickerbacher is a dragon who thinks he needs to follow in his father's footsteps as a princess protector, but with the help of the princess and "Prince Fancypants" he realizes that he can follow his dream to become a comedian. This book is great for kids and parents alike. Everyone will enjoy how funny Nickerbacher is, I know my son and I both did. We cannot wait for Mr. Barto's next book, we know it will be just as fantastic as his first two. He knows the importance of finding your dreams, following your heart, and trusting your friends and family to be there for you along the way.

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Nickerbacher the dragon loves to make people laugh so much that he aspires to one day become a comedian. Nickerbacher's father, however, expects him to fulfill his duty as a dragon to guard the fair Princess Gwendolyn. Torn between duty and the desire to follow his dreams, Nickerbacher must make some big decisions.

Nickerbacher the Funniest Dragon, by Terry John Barto, is an enchanting tale about family, friendship, duty and dreams. Interspersed with funny jokes, as told by Nickerbacher, this bo

Nickerbacher the Funniest Dragon, by Terry John Barto, is an enchanting tale about family, friendship, duty and dreams. Interspersed with funny jokes, as told by Nickerbacher, this book is sure to inspire children to follow their destiny while honoring family. Expressive and whimsical illustrations by Kim Sponaugle are perfectly paired with this lovely book which will entertain and delight young readers.

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I thought this book was very creative. The message is very clear to children, and that is to go for your dreams. There may be challenges along the way, but if you can dream it, you can achieve it. The illustrations, done by Kim Sponaugle, were very well done. It definitely put the imagination of the book into perspective with Nickerbacher and his dreams. I tried to find some things that could of been improved in the book, however, this book was really well done and I couldn't find anything wrong I thought this book was very creative. The message is very clear to children, and that is to go for your dreams. There may be challenges along the way, but if you can dream it, you can achieve it. The illustrations, done by Kim Sponaugle, were very well done. It definitely put the imagination of the book into perspective with Nickerbacher and his dreams. I tried to find some things that could of been improved in the book, however, this book was really well done and I couldn't find anything wrong with it.

I really enjoyed this book and think it would be a great book for kids to read, for parents to read with children, or just a great read if you are a picture book lover.

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We all know what dragons to for a living. They protect princesses. And Nickerbacher does that…mostly because his Papa says he must. But Nickerbacher has dreams other than breathing fire and guarding princesses. He longs to be a stand-up comedian.

When Prince Happenstance comes to court Princess Gwendolyn, both Nickerbacher and the Prince learn a few things about chasing your dreams.

Excellent children's book.

Feb 08, 2015 Judy Fletcher rated it it was amazing

A Modern Fairy Tale.
I am so excited about this new book. How fun is a dragon who becomes a standup comedian. I really enjoyed the cute little jokes like "Why did it take so long to cross the road" "Cause I'm always a draggin." The Princess is appreciative of Nickerbacher's humor and so will kids of all ages. The story is well written and the illustrations are outstanding.

Sep 01, 2015 Deb Haggerty rated it really liked it

Deb's Dozen: The Dragon, Princess, and Prince: A Comedian, Runaway Bride, and Baseball Player?

Nickerbacher, the Funniest Dragon, had a huge problem. His father had assigned him to guard the princess. But Nickerbacher didn't want to guard the princess—and the princess didn't want guarding. Nickerbacher wanted to be a stand-up comedian—but who ever heard of a dragon who was a comedian? So Nickerbacher practices his jokes on the princess—"Why did I cross the road?" "Because I was a-draggin'."

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Deb's Dozen: The Dragon, Princess, and Prince: A Comedian, Runaway Bride, and Baseball Player?

Princess Gwendolyn wanted to run away with Prince Happenstance (whom Nickerbacher promptly called Prince FancyPants). What should they do? What could they do? Did they have the courage to reach for their dreams? When the Prince comes to get the Princess, Nicherbacher tries out his jokes on him. The prince tells Nickerbacher he's supposed to scare princes, not make them laugh.

Gwen convinces Nickerbacher to tell his father he wants to be a stand-up comedian—that didn't go well! Nickerbacher finds out Prince Happenstance wants to be a baseball player, but he was born a Prince—that doesn't go well either. What to do? Where to go? What about their obligations?

Terry John Barto has written a delightful children's story about following your dreams—about daring to dream—about living your dreams and about having the courage to stand up to opposition. Children of all ages will appreciate this story about the dragon, the princess, and the prince. The illustrations by Kim Sponaugle greatly add to the enjoyment of the story. In addition to the book, Barto has an activity pack that complements the book available on his website, http://www.nickerbacher.com/activities/. You and your child will enjoy the antics of Nickerbacher, The Funniest Dragon.Four stars!

Terry John Barto is a director and choreographer of regional theater productions, television, industrials, and cruise ship shows. He's honed many different ideas into great stories, has written screenplays for animation features, and has led a team of artists to develop dolls and action figures to go along with the stories.

Book Fun Magazine gave me a copy of Nickerbacher, the Funniest Dragon in exchange for my candid review.

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Nickerbacher felt called to be something no one else in his family was. He had a dream of making people laugh. He was doing what his family expected of him but his heart ached to do something more with his life.

Then he meets Prince Happenstance who expects to fight him for the Princess he is guarding. Nickerbacher says there will be no fight. He breaking the mold of what is expected of a Dragon. He didn't have to be feared. Dragons like Prince's can do multiple things. This is a game changer for

The Prince talks about his dreams and can understand Nickerbaches predicament. He gives him the courage to step into his calling. He says to the dragon, "You seem brave enough to do something about it."

This is a funny story that's colorfully illustrated, with a good message about following your heart and being true to who God made you to be and not trying to be something you aren't. I highly recommend this book.

I liked this story about following your dreams. This author has a great website where kids can down load an activity kit – maze – word scramble – Door Hangers – Put events in order. I liked that the kids can go beyond the book in having reading fun!
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Nickerbacher is a green and blue dragon and although he is the best kind of dragon, Nickerbacher has a PROBLEM! His father expects him to do what most dragons do: breathe fire and protect princesses but what he really wants to do is tell jokes and make people laugh. Nickerbacher especially wants to make Princess Gwendolyn laugh and when he tells her this, she encourages him to talk to his father.

Before this can happen, however, Nickerbacher learns that Prince Happenstance is wanting to take the

Before this can happen, however, Nickerbacher learns that Prince Happenstance is wanting to take the princess away from her guarded tower and Nickerbacher is faced with the task of preventing this. His methods are somewhat unconventional as he tries talking to the prince and telling him jokes. This conversation with Prince Happenstance shows him that the prince has a dream also. He would rather be an athlete than a dragon-slaying prince.

Nickerbacher's own dream is eventually realized when he is given the chance to perform on a stage and to tell his somewhat 'corny' jokes to a live audience.

Terry John Barto has given young readers a fun story that encourages them to set goals and work hard. He has also provided a link to an eight-page activity book that can be downloaded for further enjoyment. Older readers will also enjoy reading about this lovable and funny dragon.

I received a copy of this book from the author and Book Club Network in exchange for my honest review.

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Nickerbacher: The Funniest Dragon by Terry John Barto was a delightful children's book to read! Nickerbacher was given the job by his father to protect the princess, Gwendolyn; however, he wanted to be a stand up comedian. Gwendolyn would laugh at all his jokes and tell him that he needed to do what made him happy. One day Prince Happenstance came to see Gwendolyn. Nickerbacher called him Prince Fancypants. They both wanted to do something other than what they were doing. Prince Fancypants said Nickerbacher: The Funniest Dragon by Terry John Barto was a delightful children's book to read! Nickerbacher was given the job by his father to protect the princess, Gwendolyn; however, he wanted to be a stand up comedian. Gwendolyn would laugh at all his jokes and tell him that he needed to do what made him happy. One day Prince Happenstance came to see Gwendolyn. Nickerbacher called him Prince Fancypants. They both wanted to do something other than what they were doing. Prince Fancypants said he had dreamed of wanting to play baseball. Nickerbacher allowed Prince Fancypants to be with Gwendolyn. After perfecting his jokes, Nickerbacher got his big break to do stand up comedy. His family came to see him and they all lived happily ever after! This book came with printable materials to keep a child busy. I wish this would have been in a hard cover book because this is a book that my grandchildren will want to hear over and over, and it will get a lot of use. The illustrations are wonderful in the book. Along with this book came some printable materials for children to use; however, I don't think this normally comes with the book. I got this book free through Bookfun.org for my honest review. I am also posting this review on Amazon, CBD, GoodReads and DeeperShopping. ...more

Nickerbacher wanted to be a stand up comedian. Gwendolyn would laugh at all his jokes and tell him that he needed to do what made him happy. One day Prince Happenstance came to see Gwendolyn. Nickerbacher called him Prince Fancypants. They both wanted to do something other than what they were doing. Prince Fancypants said he had dreamed of wanting to play baseball. Nickerbacher allowed Prince Fancypants to be with Gwendolyn. After perfecting his jokes, Nickerbacher got his big break to do stand Nickerbacher wanted to be a stand up comedian. Gwendolyn would laugh at all his jokes and tell him that he needed to do what made him happy. One day Prince Happenstance came to see Gwendolyn. Nickerbacher called him Prince Fancypants. They both wanted to do something other than what they were doing. Prince Fancypants said he had dreamed of wanting to play baseball. Nickerbacher allowed Prince Fancypants to be with Gwendolyn. After perfecting his jokes, Nickerbacher got his big break to do stand up comedy. His family came to see him and they all lived happily ever after! This book came with printable materials to keep a child busy. I wish this would have been in a hard cover book because this is a book that my grandchildren will want to hear over and over, and it will get a lot of use. The illustrations are wonderful in the book. Along with this book came some printable materials for children to use; however, I don't think this normally comes with the book. I got this book free through Bookfun.org for my honest review. I am also posting this review on Amazon, CBD, GoodReads and DeeperShopping.…

The Activity Kit doesn't come with the book but it can be downloaded at http://www.nickerbacher.com/activities/

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Jul 07, 2015 Elise rated it it was amazing

Nickerbacher - a dragon with a dream! This fun, engaging book will delight children and adults alike with an inspiring story, clever jokes, and charming illustrations. Nickerbacher knows that the job of a dragon is to guard the princess. It's a job he's been doing faithfully while trying out his jokes on Princess Gwendolyn. She encourages him to pursue his dream and be true to himself by becoming a comedian. His father won't hear of it, but Nickerbacher's encounter with Prince Happenstance convi Nickerbacher - a dragon with a dream! This fun, engaging book will delight children and adults alike with an inspiring story, clever jokes, and charming illustrations. Nickerbacher knows that the job of a dragon is to guard the princess. It's a job he's been doing faithfully while trying out his jokes on Princess Gwendolyn. She encourages him to pursue his dream and be true to himself by becoming a comedian. His father won't hear of it, but Nickerbacher's encounter with Prince Happenstance convinces him that it's time to give it a go. With hope, determination, and some good, old fashioned practice, Nickerbacher makes his comedy debut to great success!

Nickerbacher is a relatable character with a message to children about being true to themselves and believing in themselves as well.

The illustrator, Kim Sponaugle, created a wonderful world for Nickerbacher. I enjoyed the watercolor illustrations and the attention to details on each page. More than anything, though, I absolutely adore Nickerbacher's Groucho Marx eyebrows! What a delightful feature that adds such expression to this charming dragon!

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Aug 28, 2015 Penny Marks rated it it was amazing

I loved the meaning behind this wonderful children's book. Everyone should be able to be who they want and not what everyone expects them to be as is the case of Nickerbacher the dragon. Nickerbacher has a big dilemma, he wants to be a stand up comedian and his papa wants him to do as every dragon has done in the family, guard a princess. He wants to please his papa but his heart just isn't in being a scary dragon. Princess Gwendolyn is his biggest fan and supporter. She wants him to be happy an I loved the meaning behind this wonderful children's book. Everyone should be able to be who they want and not what everyone expects them to be as is the case of Nickerbacher the dragon. Nickerbacher has a big dilemma, he wants to be a stand up comedian and his papa wants him to do as every dragon has done in the family, guard a princess. He wants to please his papa but his heart just isn't in being a scary dragon. Princess Gwendolyn is his biggest fan and supporter. She wants him to be happy and follow his dream.
He is tested one day when Prince Happenstance comes to challenge him for the princess. The encounter makes not only Nickerbacher question himself but the prince too. What would you do if someone said you couldn't do what you had always dreamed? Would you be scared or would you stand up for yourself? If you have a child in your life they need to read this great book. They will have alot of fun and get a great message.
The illustrations in this book are amazing. They will not only catch the eye of the child but the eye of the adult:) ...more

Sep 24, 2015 Susan rated it it was amazing

What a fun, lighthearted and engaging book for kids! I read this to all four of mine ranging in ages from 13 down to 6 and they all loved it. The beautiful water-color painted pages are colorful and very well done! The characters are adorable and very relatable to kids. The story itself is unique and very fun to read. Who doesn't love a princess locked in a tower, a dragon who wants to be a comedian, and a mint toting prince who only wants to play baseball! We get pulled into the life of Nickerb What a fun, lighthearted and engaging book for kids! I read this to all four of mine ranging in ages from 13 down to 6 and they all loved it. The beautiful water-color painted pages are colorful and very well done! The characters are adorable and very relatable to kids. The story itself is unique and very fun to read. Who doesn't love a princess locked in a tower, a dragon who wants to be a comedian, and a mint toting prince who only wants to play baseball! We get pulled into the life of Nickerbacher the dragon as he is guarding the princess in a tower. All he wants to be is a comedian! This story is about living dreams and becoming what you have always wanted to be. It teaches us that it's not easy and you have to be willing to make a leap to make your dreams come true. Adorable and definitely a bookshelf keeper! You can also download your very own activity kit to go along with the book – another fun set of activities. I highly recommend!
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Dec 27, 2015 Carla rated it really liked it

What a great message in a fun book. Who doesn't love dragons, especially colourful, goofy-looking ones.

Nickerbacher is supposed to be guarding the princess. It is what dragons do and his father told him to. But what happens when he wants to be a comedian? When Prince Happenstance or should I say Prince Fancypants shows up to rescue the princess, Nickerbacher has some fun. The prince is confused until he finds out that Nicherbacher really wants to be a comedian. He tells him that he wants to be a baseball player. They decide that they need to follow their dreams. When Nickerbacher performs a great show, he finds out his parents were there and that they are proud of him. Parents unconditional love showing here. He goes on to be a great comedian.

What a great way to show kids that it is okay to try new things and follow their dreams. I loved the illustrations, they were fun and colourful. A great book for school, classroom, public and family libraries.

I received a copy of this book from Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.

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A delightful and funny fantasy book that children will love. Also a good read for adults. I sure enjoyed it.
Terry John Barto has created a great story and the illustrations are very well done and colorful.
Nickerbacher guards the princess because his father told him that is what dragons do. However, he has a dream to be a comedian. A great message in this story to follow your dreams and be yourself not who people expect you to be. With the help of the Princess and Prince Happenstance called Fan A delightful and funny fantasy book that children will love. Also a good read for adults. I sure enjoyed it.
Terry John Barto has created a great story and the illustrations are very well done and colorful.
Nickerbacher guards the princess because his father told him that is what dragons do. However, he has a dream to be a comedian. A great message in this story to follow your dreams and be yourself not who people expect you to be. With the help of the Princess and Prince Happenstance called Fancypants will Nickerbacher be able to reach his dream?
My great granddaughter is a little young for the story yet but likes dragons and loved the pictures. I know she will enjoy it when she gets a little older. Can't wait to read it to her.
If you have young children or grandchildren I recommend this book for them.

I received a copy of this book from bookfun.org for my honest opinion and review.

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Jul 19, 2015 Ebook Planet rated it really liked it

Nickerbacher, The Funniest Dragon tells us the truth about dragons, and that truth is more complex than you may suspect. It is true that some are monstrous, but some, just like people, are nice and friendly - you should never judge a book by its cover! Nickerbacher is one of the nice dragons, he wants more than anything to be a comedian, to make people laugh. His father disapproves and his friends struggle to understand - why can't he just guard princesses like ordinary dragons? And therein lies Nickerbacher, The Funniest Dragon tells us the truth about dragons, and that truth is more complex than you may suspect. It is true that some are monstrous, but some, just like people, are nice and friendly - you should never judge a book by its cover! Nickerbacher is one of the nice dragons, he wants more than anything to be a comedian, to make people laugh. His father disapproves and his friends struggle to understand - why can't he just guard princesses like ordinary dragons? And therein lies an important message: that we must follow our dreams and stay true to ourselves.

This book may be on the short side but it is aimed at young children, and my toddler enjoyed it as much as his Daddy did! The illustrations are as great as the story is, and the high standard of quality means you will be getting requests to read again and again when it comes to bed time. This is a charming book.

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Sep 14, 2015 Nyla rated it it was amazing

Nickerbacher, The Funniest Dragon is an enchanting funny tale to chase dreams and be yourself. This is a nice message for children to hear. While life for the comedic dragon Nickerbacher is supposed to be daily guarding the fair Princess Gwendolyn he has dreams for something else. Sprinkled throughout the story are jokes that children and adults will find humorous. This book is a quick, short read that young children will love and adults will be able to use in life lesson groups. My 7 year old g Nickerbacher, The Funniest Dragon is an enchanting funny tale to chase dreams and be yourself. This is a nice message for children to hear. While life for the comedic dragon Nickerbacher is supposed to be daily guarding the fair Princess Gwendolyn he has dreams for something else. Sprinkled throughout the story are jokes that children and adults will find humorous. This book is a quick, short read that young children will love and adults will be able to use in life lesson groups. My 7 year old grandson told me that he loved it and thought it was really funny. He enjoyed the free downloads (puzzles, doorknob hangers, and such) but especially liked the jokes. The illustrations were on point and well liked by grandson and Nana. We give the book a two thumbs up! I was given a copy of this book in exchange for my honest review. ...more

Sep 06, 2015 Sharee rated it it was amazing

Nickerbacher, The Funniest Dragon by Terry John Barto is a wonderful, new children's book. In it, Nickerbacher is doing his assigned job of guarding a princess when she convinces him to pursue his dream of being a stand up comedian. Nickerbacher finds that being a comedian is a lot more work than he thought.

I enjoyed and would highly recommend Nickerbacher, The Funniest Dragon and found it to be a great book for young children. When ordering the book, you can download a fantastic activity kit h

I enjoyed and would highly recommend Nickerbacher, The Funniest Dragon and found it to be a great book for young children. When ordering the book, you can download a fantastic activity kit here: http://www.nickerbacher.com/activities/

I received this book from the Book Club Network and the author in exchange for my honest opinion which I've provided here.

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Sep 09, 2015 Tima rated it really liked it

Nickerbacher is a young dragon guarding a castle. His father gave him the assignment, but he really wants to be a comedian. He confides his wishes to the young princess that he is currently guarding. She encourages him to follow his heart and talk to his father.

Bright, colorful artwork fills each page and help tell the story. The message of taking chances, being true to oneself, and acceptance is prominent throughout the story. Children will enjoy the humorous illustrations. Parents will appreciate the opening provided by the story for further discussion. My children, especially my daughter, really enjoyed the story and wanted me to read it to them again. So it was a hit with our family.

I received this book free of charge from Book Club Network in exchange for my honest review.

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Even I giggled!!

This book is the kind of book that I love to read to my kids. It has love, family, and laughter, all the things that make for great reading. Will definitely be reading this one again!

Nickerbacher is a dragon with bushy eyebrows who spends his days and nights lazing before a tall tower, guarding the fair maiden entrapped within, the set-up for many a standard fairy-tale. But Nickerbacher doesn't want to be part of a standard fairy tale, he'd rather be out preforming stand-up comedy at a nightclub.

"Why did it take me forever to cross the road? Because I'm always a-draggin!"
But dragons don't perform comedy. Dragons fight knights. Dragons breathe fire. Dragons do dragon-things.

"Every dragon has a duty to guard princesses!" growls his frowning father, a much larger dragon whose eyebrows aren't even a tad bushy.

"But I want to tell jokes!" Nickerbacher pleads.

His father isn't having it.

Nickerbacher seems resigned to this life when finally that other standard storybook trope, the brave knight, makes his appearance. His name is Prince Happenstance, and he has come to rescue the princess and to do battle!

Nickerbacher, however, has only one weapon in his arsenal. "I'm a comedian. I'll slay you with laughter, Prince Fancypants!"

The art by Kim Sponaugle is fun and expressive. I liked the design of all of the characters. She creates a convincing-looking dragon that works as well in a medieval setting as he does even after he's donned a loud bowtie and jacket, standing onstage before an audience of anachronistic theater-goers.

"You know what happened to the dragon whose dream came true?" he asks his adoring crowds. "He lived happily ever after."

Hm… seems I recall hearing that line in a movie somewhere… But perhaps this is a standard fairy tale after all!

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I read this with my six year old, and most of the jokes went completely over her head, so I'm not sure it would be a hit on that level with younger kids. She seemed fascinated by it, nonetheless, but I think that was more do to with the idea of a dragon telling jokes and the interesting illustrations than anything else.

The story behind Nickerbacher is a tale we all know. "You should go

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The story behind Nickerbacher is a tale we all know. "You should go after your dreams." This time its surrounded by amusing illustrations (that dragon definitely has some dignified eyebrows!) and played out in simple, easy to understand words that a kindergartner could read on their own. However, given the (albeit still basic) level of the jokes, I can appreciate that a few of them were probably slipped in to make this book a bit easier for the adults to read.

The mini-reviewer thought very highly of this book. I thought it was okay, but nothing to be ecstatic about, so we met in the middle and decided to give this book a 4 out of 5 rating.

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Sep 30, 2015 Tammi rated it really liked it

What a sweet funny story! If your child likes dragons, especially dragons with a sense of humor, this will be a great book for them to read or for you to read to them. Nickerbacher, is a dragon just doing his job of guarding Princess Gwendolyn. After all, that's what dragons do - guard princesses. He likes Princess Gwendolyn but he really wants to be a standup comedian. He has a gift of making others laugh. You'll have to read the story, which I'm certain you'll enjoy, to find out what Nickerbac What a sweet funny story! If your child likes dragons, especially dragons with a sense of humor, this will be a great book for them to read or for you to read to them. Nickerbacher, is a dragon just doing his job of guarding Princess Gwendolyn. After all, that's what dragons do - guard princesses. He likes Princess Gwendolyn but he really wants to be a standup comedian. He has a gift of making others laugh. You'll have to read the story, which I'm certain you'll enjoy, to find out what Nickerbacher decides to do. The illustrations are also fantastic. I'm looking forward to reading this to my grandson - more than once!

I received a copy of this book from the publisher, through The Book Club Network (bookfun.org) in exchange for my honest review.

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Terry John Barto is a director and choreographer of 200+ regional theater productions, industrials, television, and cruise ship shows throughout the United States and abroad. As creative director for Wings of Dreams Productions, he honed diverse ideas into compelling stories, wrote screenplays for animation features, and inspired a team of artists to develop dolls and action figures.

He lives in Lo

He lives in Los Angeles, California and enjoys Pilates, Yoga, and hiking with his dachshunds, Hunter and Mazie. Terry John Barto is also the author of Gollywood, Here I Come! For more information, please go to gollywoodland.com

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