Insights into life sometimes come from story-telling grandmothers who on occasion fly to magical places with dragons~ Author Franses Hermann came to the United States from Holland many years ago as a young wife and mother, and she loved telling stories that captivated her children and grandchildren. In time she determined that these adventurous and life affirming tales should be put to print -- and this book -- The Grandmother Flew As A Dragon, is the result. In this book, the gentle dragon -- who speaks with an accent, according to the author -- will take us on more than a dozen grand adventures to gain deeper understanding of the challenges and joys of life. The book offers thirteen moving stories and numerous illustrations of these adventures of this gentle and endearing dragon. With a stunning cover painting of the by the author's niece, who lives in Holland. Issued in 6 x 9-inch softcover format. 144 pages. A wonderful book for children, parents and grandparents. ISBN: 1-931219-74-8 The Grandmother Who Flew As A Dragon $14.95