Back Dragons! - Picture Books | Book List

SelectReads News
Simple News Pro
  Dragons! - Picture Books  
Dragons can be either friendly or grumpy.  Find plenty of fiery fun in the titles below!
Dragons Love Tacos

Adam Rubin - Dial Books
Format: Hardcover

A New York Times bestselling phenomenon, this deliciously funny read-aloud from the creators of Robo-Sauce and Secret Pizza Party will make you laugh until spicy salsa comes out of your nose. Dragons love tacos. They love chicken tacos, beef tacos, great big tacos,...
Read More check catalog
 
 
The Paper Bag Princess

Robert Munsch - Annick Press

The Princess Elizabeth is slated to marry Prince Ronald when a dragon attacks the castle and kidnaps Ronald. In resourceful and humorous fashion, Elizabeth finds the dragon, outsmarts him, and rescues Ronald --- who is less than pleased at her un-princess-like appearance. Full color throughout.
Read More check catalog
 
 
The Best Pet of All

David LaRochelle - Dutton Books for Young Readers
Format: Book

This boy-wants-dog story with a twist is both snappy and endearing. The little boy's mother won't let him have a dog. Dogs are too messy and too loud. But she says he can have a dragon for a pet -- if he can find one. Enter the coolest -- but naughtiest -- pet ever. The dragon is messier...
Read More check catalog
 
 
Take Care, Good Knight

Shelley Moore Thomas - Dutton Juvenile; First Edition edition
Format: Hardcover

At last, here is a picture book about the Good Knight and his three little dragon friends, the stars of Dutton's best-loved Easy Readers. The old wizard has asked the dragons to take care of his cats for a few days. There's just one problem: they can't read the wizard's...
Read More check catalog
 
 
Waking Dragons

Jane Yolen - Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers
Format: Hardcover

Wake up with a pair of sleepy dragons and the knight who must get them ready for school "Dragons wake up, ""Dragons rise, ""Dragons open ""Dragon eyes. " From tumbling out of their humongous blankets to devouring a breakfast of catapulted waffles,...
Read More check catalog
 
 
How To Dress A Dragon

Thelma Lynne Godin - Scholastic Press
Format: Print book

If you have to dress a dragon, you must be prepared to catch him as he flies by. Also, beware of ticklish toes, shirts with buttons, and hats that do not fit neatly between his horns!In this charming, second-person narrative, our little boy hero imparts his infinite knowledge of how to dress...
Read More check catalog
 
 
Fire Truck vs. Dragon

Chris Barton - Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
Format: Hardcover

Can a Fire Truck and a Dragon be friends? Find out in this new companion to the household favorite Shark vs. Train!It's the wackiest rivalry ever, when the fire-breathing ruler of the skies and the fearless fire truck go head to head in an epic battle of fire vs water! Who will win?But...
Read More check catalog
 
 
You Don't Want a Dragon!

Ame Dyckman - Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
Format: Hardcover

The follow-up to the hilarious top seller You Don't Want a Unicorn! reminds readers to be careful what they wish for...again!Our protagonist wishes (much to the narrator's continued chagrin) for a pet dragon. Though initially thrilled, the kid quickly discovers that dragons aren't...
Read More check catalog
 
 
Ellie's Dragon

Bob Graham - Candlewick
Format: Hardcover

From master storyteller Bob Graham comes an adorable and affecting tale about imaginary friends and the bittersweet nature of growing up.When Ellie is very small, she finds a lovable newborn dragon on a carton of eggs in the grocery store. Ellie calls him Scratch, takes him home, and moves...
Read More check catalog
 
 
Knight Owl

Christopher Denise - Christy Ottaviano Books
Format: Hardcover

Since the day he hatched, Owl dreamed of becoming a real knight. He may not be the biggest or the strongest, but his sharp nocturnal instincts can help protect the castle, especially since many knights have recently gone missing. While holding guard during Knight Night Watch, Owl is faced...
Read More check catalog
 
 
Pierre & Paul: Dragon!

Caroline Adderson - Owlkids; Illustrated edition
Format: Hardcover

Pierre and Paul are back for another adventure! Pierre speaks French and Paul speaks English, but that doesn't stop them from being friends and exploring together. Today is garbage day, so the duo sets out to find hidden treasures in the trash. Treasure map in hand, they encounter...
Read More check catalog
 
 
Dragonboy

Fabio Napoleoni - Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
Format: Hardcover

Dragonboy is curious. He is playful, pensive, and kind. More than anything, he is himself: an imaginative little boy who loves to be a dragon. His stuffed animal friends - Darwin, Yellow Kitty, Simon, and Drako - are always by his side as he explores and discovers something new. Because...
Read More check catalog
 
 
Ace Dragon Ltd

Russell Hoban - Candlewick Press
Format: Print book

From renowned picture book creators Russell Hoban and Quentin Blake, the story of Ace Dragon LTD. - who isn't so limited after all.When John notices a manhole cover with the words ACE DRAGON LTD. written across it, he can't help but investigate what lies beneath. And so begins...
Read More check catalog