My Father's Dragon May 2026

Unlike many hero myths that rely on physical strength, Elmer Elevator succeeds through . He arrives at Wild Island not with weapons, but with a knapsack filled with seemingly mundane items—chewing gum, pink lollipops, rubber bands, and a hairbrush.

The book's enduring appeal is tied to its striking black-and-white illustrations by Ruth Chrisman Gannett , the author's stepmother. My Father's Dragon

The original drawings were created using grease crayons on grained paper, giving the world of Tangerina and Wild Island a textured, tactile quality. Unlike many hero myths that rely on physical