Puff the magic dragon by charles swenson, fred wolf. When he was just a toddler he had a hard cardboard. Puff the magic dragon back to 1965s a song is from japanhigh quality duration. Puff the magic dragon book and cd package puff, the magic dragon is simply one of the most beloved songs of all time a classic thats become as much a part of the childhood experience as. It features the original lyrics by peter yarrow and lenny lipton complemented by the richly hued paintings of eric puybaret. Puff, the magic dragon flies into a new dimension in this spectacular, deluxe popup book. I have this book on hardcover since i was maybe 4 or 5 and i lost the cd that comes with it so im happy to find this and ill ask my mom to get it and. The new version one the cd accompanying this book features peters daughter bethany there is also an instrumental and two other tunes in similar vein. Puff, the magic dragon book and cd paperback january 1, 2010 by peter yarrow author. Puff the magic dragon was the pop song our children adopted and kept through adulthood. Puff and jack embark on fantastic, magical, and exciting adventures.
Puff the magic dragon by peter yarrow, lenny lipton and. This is a publishing event sure to attract broad attention and please puff s many fans. Complete with a bonus cd you and the kids can sing along to, its perfect for bedtime stories or keeping on the shelf for rainy days and school holidays. An urban myth soon arose that the song was about drugs. Puff the magic dragon peter yarrow, author, lenny lipton, author, eric puybaret, illustrator, illus. Share in the adventures of jackie paper and his childhood friend, puff, the magic dragon in this lovely paperback book and cd pack. Puff, the magic dragon popup book by peter yarrow, lenny. Although a handful of versions have been recorded by other artists the seekers and bing crosby and parodies of the song appeared in the 1960s puff the tragic drag act and gruff the billy goat clan, puff the magic dragon continues to be associated first and foremost with peter, paul, and mary. Jul 24, 2017 puff the magic dragon back to 1965s a song is from japanhigh quality duration.
The cd is not vibrant as advertised which is what the original song was. Puff, the magic dragon by peter yarrow, lenny lipton, eric puybaret. The book also used the original song throughout the book as the short had. Master paper engineer bruce foster, who created the bestselling harry potter popup, brings peter yarrow and lenny liptons timeless song to life via nine lavish spreads, plus extra gatefold pops and enchanting special effects. Peter, paul and mary puff, the magic dragon lyrics genius. With burgess meredith, philip tanzini, robert ridgely, maitzi morgan. The book comes with a cd with standard and instrumental recordings of the song, plus additional folk tunes. It is sung by people who are a great deal older with very gentle voices. Puff, the magic dragon mixed media product by peter. I personally think that the pictures are a bit drab but my main gripe is that it is a paperback. Nov 20, 2011 puff the magic dragon book and cd package puff, the magic dragon is simply one of the most beloved songs of all time a classic thats become as much a part of the childhood experience as. A friendly dragon comes to help a noncommunicative boy overcome his debilitating fears. Puff, the magic dragon by peter yarrow, lenny lipton, eric.
The song book follows the story of puff, jackie piper, and the land of honalee. See all formats and editions hide other formats and editions. Sorry for the volume the recording did not come out so good, when i have time i will re uplaod it. Puff, the magic dragon is a stunning celebration of the classic songs 50th anniversary. Master paper engineer bruce foster, who created the bestselling harry potter popup, brings peter yarrow and lenny liptons timeless song to life via nine lavish spreads, plus extra gatefold pops and enchanting special effects in the magnificent finale, a fully dimensional puff greets readers.
Adapted from the song, this is the story of a boy named jackie and a magical dragon named puff. Puff the magic dragon by lenny liptonpeter yarrow scholastic. Inspired designs on tshirts, posters, stickers, home decor, and more by independent artists and designers from around the world. Puff the magic dragon by peter yarrow, lenny lipton and eric. Peter, paul and mary puff, the magic dragon 25th anniversary. In 2007, jazz pianist jason rebello recorded and released an album entitled jazz rainbow featuring the song puff, the magic dragon arranged for a jazz trio. Originally written in 1959, liptons poem was put to music by peter yarrow of peter, paul and mary, and became one of the folk trios biggest hits. Puff, the magic dragon sheet music for treble clef instrument. Adding to the appeal of the book is a cd presenting a new recording of the song. Puff the magic dragon by leonard lipton lyrics and peter yarrow music appears on the 1963 peter, paul and mary album, moving.
Jun 15, 2017 puff the magic dragon back to 1965s a song is from japanhigh quality duration. Puff the magic dragon available in dvd ship this item temporarily out of stock online buy online, pick up in store is currently unavailable, but this item may be available for instore purchase. Little jackie paper loved that rascal puff and brought him strings and sealing wax and other fancy stuff, oh puff, the magic dragon, lived by the sea and frolicked in the autumn mist in a land called honalee. Puff the magic dragon is not the original from years ago. Puff the magic dragon peter, paul and mary song info. Puff, the magic dragon with cd hardcover average rating. Puff, the magic dragon was his first american book, and he also illustrated. Puff the magic dragon is such a nostalgic song that is such a classic to bring about for young children. Puff, the magic dragon mixed media product by peter yarrow. In 1959, peter yarrow and lenny lipton cocreated the timeless and beloved song puff, the magic dragon. Little jackie paper loved that rascal puff and brought. Peter yarrow is a singersongwriter, famous for being part of the folk trio peter, paul and mary. It also mixes in a little of the same theme from mr.
Puff the magic dragon s main theme is being brave in the face of ordinary life and its obstacles. Peter yarrow puff, the magic dragon 2007, cd discogs. Peter, paul and mary puff, the magic dragon lyrics. The band had many hits in the 1960s and 70s, including puff, the magic dragon. Rs confirming both the fact and that this was the songwriters intention, and we can put it in.
Yet singersongwriter peter yarrow and cocomposer lenny lipton have never allowed a picture book adaptation of. My grandson wanted this beautifully illustrated book and cd for his birthday. Author puff, the magic dragon popup book by yarrow, peter author nov 15 2011 hardcover by peter yarrow jan 1, 1718. Editions of puff, the magic dragon by peter yarrow goodreads. Sing along to the classic puff, the magic dragon and share the story. Puff, the magic dragon, lived by the sea and frolicked in the autumn mist in a land called honalee. Puff the magic dragons main theme is being brave in the face of ordinary life and its obstacles. High quality puff the magic dragon gifts and merchandise. Puff, the magic dragon is a song written by leonard lipton and peter yarrow and made popular by the group peter, paul and mary. Peter, paul and mary all the best vintage jukebox best of pop. Yet singersongwriter peter yarrow and cocomposer lenny lipton have never allowed a picture book adaptation of this magical taleuntil now.
Puff, the magic dragon was his first american book, and he also illustrated sterlings the nutcracker, written by john cech. All orders are custom made and most ship worldwide within 24 hours. Puff, the magic dragon is simply one of the most beloved songs of all timea classic thats become as much a part of the childhood experience as mother goose and fairy tales. Puff, the magic dragon, book by peter yarrow board book. The land of honah lee is hawaii, puff the magic dragon is in fact a mountain shaped like a sleeping dragon in hawaii. Lipton was inspired by an ogden nash poem titled custard the dragon, about a realio, trulio little pet dragon the lyrics tell a story of the ageless dragon puff and his playmate, jackie paper, a little boy who grows up and loses interest in the. A trio of stories with moral points puff the magic dragon film while this actually worked well for our 6yearold grandson who is working through some of the issues addressed here, it is probably too mature for younger kids to understand and not so much a story as a fable. This picture book retells the story of puff and his best friend, jackie paper, and their adventures in the land of honalee. The lyrics for puff, the magic dragon are based on a 1959 poem by leonard lipton, then a 19yearold cornell university student. That imaginary friends are fine when youre young, but you cant rely on them. Also there are much better version you can find if you look for it. Because it is a paperback and not a hard cover the cd has caused an imprint in the cover making it look a bit tacky.
This book and dvd is for his first grandson to be born about the first part of july. The timeless peter, paul and mary song, and bestselling childrens book and cd set is now available as a beautiful gift set and in it you will find two vibrant bonus versions of the song plus two other tracks. Puff the magic dragon by charles swenson, fred wolf burgess. Puff, the magic dragon was his first book, and he has since gone on to illustrate several others, including the nutcracker for sterling, and a picture book edition of somewhere over the rainbow with a musical interpretation by judy collins. Peter yarrows career has spanned more than four decades. Jan 20, 2018 sorry for the volume the recording did not come out so good, when i have time i will re uplaod it. This version of puff the magic dragon brings the song to life through reading. My third son continued the joy it brought when he played his guitar and sang the song to his children, so the memory he left when he died suddenly in 2014 remained ever strong. Get it today with same day delivery, order pickup or drive up. Introduce your little bookworm to the joys of reading and follow the playful adventures of jackie paper and his childhood friend, puff the magic dragon. Puff the magic dragon, peter yarrow at spi 2017 youtube. Watch the video for puff the magic dragon from the irish roverss the irish rovers 50 years vol. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders.
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