Review: Imaginative Tale Conveys A Good Message ...
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 05 12, 2014
“Harry Saves The Day” tells the story of a blue dragon – Harry.  Harry is different from the other dragons and just does not fit into the popular idea of what a dragon should be.  His parents tell him not to worry and that someday he will be a very important dragon.  Eventually, Harry is able to use an unusual talent to “save the day” and gains the respect and acceptance he craves.  Kurt Zimmerman’s story provides a good lesson for youngsters who may be experiencing issues with peer acceptance and their own self-worth.“Harry Saves The Day” is filled with colorful illustrations that are more detailed and have more visual depth than those of many current children’s books.  I liked the overall message Kurt Zimmerman conveyed through this imaginative tale.  However, I would have preferred some parental advice other than that Harry would someday be “a very important dragon”.  This may lend itself to the interpretation that “very important” means famous and/or wealthy.  Not every child who experiences bullying will be, in that sense, a “very important person”, but every child is valuable and is important in his or her own way.