Review of Dibs the Dragon and the Marshmallow Rescue
- jodiwebb9
- 4 days ago
- 4 min read
Since I have a young friend who LOVES dragons I knew I had to check out Dibs the Dragon. I'm more familiar with the dragons of Cressida Cowell's series How to Train Your Dragon so I was pleasantly surprised by a more cuddly version of dragons in Dibs the Dragon. You can also read my post inspired by the book posted last week HERE.
More about Dibs the Dragon and the Marshmallow Rescue
How does a bubble-blowing dragon make his very first friend?
In the magical land of Lickitypop, Dibs the Dragon hears a tiny cry for help from the sticky syrup swamp and discovers Mooch, a marshmallow mole who is very, very stuck. With a licorice vine, a bit of bravery, and a whole lot of heart, Dibs leaps into action—and begins a friendship that will change everything.
This gentle, whimsical picture book is filled with kindness, imagination, and cozy read-aloud moments that celebrate the joy of helping others and the magic of making friends.
Whether you're a parent, teacher, librarian, or cozy-color enthusiast, this sweet story is sure to become a beloved favorite on your shelf—and a magical introduction to the Lickitypop series.
More about Ellie Moss
Ellie Moss is the creator of Lickitypop, an imaginative, candy-colored universe where jellybean forests shimmer, bubble scooters zoom through cotton-candy skies, and problems are solved with courage, connection, and a sticky SPLAT.
What began as an escape during a difficult chapter in her life quickly grew into a world that helped her find softness, hope, and joy again.
Her stories blend whimsy with emotional care: pastel illustrations designed for calm, playful sound words that encourage speech development, and gentle characters who model resilience, kindness, and friendship.
Ellie believes deeply that stories can be a form of healing for little readers discovering the world, and for grown-ups rediscovering their breath. Through Lickitypop, she invites families to step into a place where imagination is soothing, feelings are welcome, and magic is something we all deserve.
Catch up with Ellie at:
Website: https://www.lickitypop.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lickitypop/
Thoughts About Dibs the Dragon
As a parent, I always encouraged my kids to ask questions and I always tried to answer or find the answer. Of course I was thinking about questions like "What happened to dinosaurs?" and "Where do rainbows end?" But Dibs answers a question your kids may not have thought to put into words, even if they were wondering about it. "How do you make friends?"
Dibs the Dragon is a fun and playful book that introduces young readers to the magical world of Lickitypop. It has a very lyrical rhythm making it a natural for reading aloud with fun words like squish, glorp and fizz that will make a young audience giggle. The colorful illustration pops off the page and has plenty of details that will have you exclaiming, "Look at that!" the second, tenth, thirtieth time you page through this adventure.
This story of a brand new friendship can be the gateway to so many questions to answer with your child. What makes a good friend? How can you help your friends? What can you do when you're feeling lonely? What things are more fun when you do them with a friend?
I'm eager to jump into the next Lickitypop adventure and meet more residents of this special place.
Join the Tour
March 9 @ The Muffin
Join us at the Muffin as we celebrate the blog tour launch for Dibs the Dragon and the Marshmallow Rescue by Ellie Moss. We interview the author and give you a chance to win a copy of her charming children's book.
March 10 @ What Is That Book About
Visit Michelle's blog for her feature of Dibs the Dragon and the Marshmallow Rescue by Ellie Moss.
March 13 @ Chapter Break
Stop by Julie's blog for her review of Dibs the Dragon and the Marshmallow Rescue by Ellie Moss. She's also sharing a guest post by the author about how to write for children without talking down to them.
March 15 @ The Shaggy Shepherd
Visit Isabelle's Instagram page for her review of Dibs the Dragon and the Marshmallow Rescue by Ellie Moss.
March 17 @ Words by Webb
Stop by Jodi's blog for her review of Dibs the Dragon and the Marshmallow Rescue by Ellie Moss.
March 20 @ Lisa's Reading
Join Lisa's blog for her review of Dibs the Dragon and the Marshmallow Rescue by Ellie Moss.
March 25 @ A Wonderful World of Words
Visit Ellie's blog for experts from Dibs the Dragon and the Marshmallow Rescue by Ellie Moss.
March 27 @ Words From the Heart
Linda shares her thoughts about Dibs the Dragon and the Marshmallow Rescue by Ellie Moss.
March 27 @ Musings From a Literary Wanderer
Stop by Angela's blog for her review of Dibs the Dragon and the Marshmallow Rescue by Ellie Moss.
March 30 @ A Storybook World
Visit Deirdre's blog for a guest post by Ellie Moss about why gentle stories matter in a loud world.
April 2 @ Author Anthony Avina's Blog
Visit Anthony's blog for his review of Dibs the Dragon and the Marshmallow Rescue by Ellie Moss.
April 2 @ Just Katherine
Stop by Katherine's blog for her review of Dibs the Dragon and the Marshmallow Rescue by Ellie Moss. She also shares her response to our tour prompt about what makes a story a "repeat read" in her house.
April 3 @ Nicole Writes About Stuff
Ellie Moss is a guest on Nicole's weekly feature, Your Weekend Care Package.
April 4 @ Author Anthony Avina's Blog
Anthony shares a guest post by the author about why not every children's book needs a villain.
April 5 @ Sarandipity
Join Sara for her review of Dibs the Dragon and the Marshmallow Rescue by Ellie Moss.
April 7 @ World of My Imagination
Stop by Nicole's blog for her review of Dibs the Dragon and the Marshmallow Rescue by Ellie Moss.
April 10 @ Jill Sheets' blog
Stop by Jill's blog for her interview with Ellie Moss.
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