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Raising Dragons

Jerdine Nolen - Harcourt
Format: Paperback

After all, dragons just happen to be perfect friend material. Jerdine Nolen and Elise Primavera team up for the unforgettable story of a young girl and her best friend . . . a dragon. Includes fun new book-related activities!
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Rosie the Dragon and Charlie Make Waves

Lauren H. Kerstein - Two Lions
Format: Hardcover

It's summertime, and you're invited for a rollicking day at the pool with Charlie and his pet dragon (and best friend!) , Rosie. But be careful - swimming with a dragon can be, um, challenging. As Rosie...
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Little Red Riding Hood and the Dragon

Ying Chang Compestine - Abrams Books for Young Readers
Format: Hardcover

Award-winning author Ying Compestine reimagines the classic fairy tale "Little Red Riding Hood" from a Chinese perspectiveBy now, you have probably heard the old folk tale about a girl in a red cape.The truth is that the story took place here in China, there wasn't a woodsman,...
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Once Upon a Dragon's Fire

Beatrice Blue - Clarion Books
Format: Hardcover

How did dragons get their fire? It all began once upon a magical kingdom, where a fearsome dragon stalked the land. The dragon was mean and scary and evil, or so the stories said. One day, two brave children set out to stop him for good. But when they finally met the monster, he wasn't...
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Where Is the Dragon?

Leo Timmers - Gecko Press; Illustrated edition
Format: Hardcover

In this delightful story, three knights go looking for a dragon in the dark. The king won't sleep until they find it. The knights know everything about dragons. With only one candle between them, they go out into the night. Is that a dragon? Attack! Another stellar book by New York...
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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,...
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Have You Seen My Dragon?

Steve Light - Candlewick
Format: Hardcover

Enter a fascinating, ornately drawn cityscape and help a boy find his dragon while counting objects from hot dogs to traffic lights.In the heart of the city, among the taxis and towers, a small boy travels uptown and down, searching for his friend. Readers will certainly spot the glorious...
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Me and My Dragon: Scared of Halloween

David Biedrzycki - Charlesbridge
Format: Print book

In this follow-up to ME AND MY DRAGON, a boy runs into an unexpected problem when preparing to go trick-or-treating for Halloween: his pet dragon is scared silly of this spooky holiday! Zombies, werewolves, mummies . . . they all make Dragon run and hide. How will the boy convince Dragon...
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The Runaway Princess

Kate Coombs - Farrar Straus and Giroux
Format: Print book

"A dragon darkens our dells. A witch haunts our woods. Bandits roam our moors" . . . King Stromgard swept on. "In the tradition of so many monarchs, I offer my daughter's hand in marriage and half my kingdom to the prince who can rid us of these evils, restoring peace...
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Nian, The Chinese New Year Dragon

Virginia Loh-Hagan - Sleeping Bear Press
Format: Hardcover

Mei hates springtime. Why? Because it's only in the spring that Nian, a fierce dragon, is able to leave his mountain prison under the sea to terrorize the local village. When the villagers hear the rumblings of Nian's hungry stomach, they know that winter has ended and spring is coming....
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Bo the Brave

Bethan Woollvin

Bo wants to be just like her brothers and capture a fearsome monster, but Bo is small -- too small to catch a monster. Or so her brothers say. Luckily, Bo isn't one to take no for an answer, and so she sets off on a quest to catch a monster of her own. Can she def
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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...
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Amy Wu and the Patchwork Dragon

Kat Zhang
Format: Hardcover

Amy loves craft time at school. But when her teacher asks everyone to make their own dragon, Amy feels stuck. Her first dragon has a long, wingless body, stag-like horns, and eagle claws, but her friends don't think it's a real dragon. Then she makes dragons like theirs, but none...
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Dragons Eat Noodles on Tuesdays

Jon Stahl - Scholastic Press
Format: Hardcover

"Once upon a time," begins the big blue monster who is trying to tell a fabulous story. "It needs to be about a kid who is eaten by a dragon," he insists.But his little monster friend is not convinced that this is a good idea. "Dragon stories usually don't end well,"...
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Dragons Get Colds Too

Rebecca Roan - Bloomsbury Childrens Books
Format: Hardcover

For fans of Dragons Love Tacos comes a fresh, funny story that deals with everyones least favorite thing: a cold.Is your dragon sleepy? Does he have a runny nose? Does he keep sneezing fire? Unfortunately, it sounds like your dragon has a cold. But luckily, this guide will help anxious...
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Good Dream Dragon

JACKY DAVIS - Christy Ottaviano Books
Format: Hardcover

Good Dream Dragon comes to the rescue in easing a child's bedtime fears in this magical story featuring a nonbinary child. When a young child is afraid to go to sleep, they call on the Good Dream Dragon to help lead the way. Together, the pair race past comets as they travel through...
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The Truth About Dragons

Julie Leung - Henry Holt and Co.
Format: Hardcover

An unforgettable lyrical picture book that celebrates biracial identity from the award-winning author of Paper Son: The Inspiring Story of Tyrus Wong, Immigrant and Artist. . Lean in close,my darling bao bei,and I will whispera most precious secretabout a powerful magicthat lives inside...
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Being Friends with Dragons

Katherine Locke - Running Press Kids
Format: Hardcover

Dragons can be great friends . . . most of the time.Dragons always know the best games to play, the perfect way to toast a marshmallow, and how to get that cookie out of a cookie jar undetected. While dragons can be good friends, they sometimes forget how. They can yell, stomp their feet,...
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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...
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100 Mighty Dragons All Named Broccoli

David LaRochelle - Dial Books
Format: Hardcover

This wacky counting adventure by Geisel Award-winning author David LaRochelle is a hilarious ode to dragons and math, with pitch-perfect art by Lian Cho.. High on a mountain live 100 mighty dragons all named Broccoli. When a tremendous wind blows half the dragons away, ten others sail off to become...
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I Am a Dragon!: A Squabble & a Quibble

Sabina Hahn

A grumpy dragon gets fired up when he is mistaken for a Very Large Frog in this laugh-out-loud picture book perfect for fans of Mo Willems and Jon Klassen!A squad of frogs is excited when they spot a Very Big Frog in their pond. But when the creature says that he isn't a frog, the
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Fergal and the Bad Temper

Robert Starling
Format: Hardcover

A young dragon must learn to control his temper in this funny picture book for fiery kids everywhere!Fergal the dragon does not like being told what to do. It's not fair! And when things aren't fair, Fergal loses his temper and snorts angry fire. He feels sorry afterward, but Fergal just...
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Gondra's Treasure

Linda Sue Park - Clarion Books
Format: Hardcover

Gondra, a little dragon with an Eastern dragon dad and a Western dragon mom, celebrates her uniqueness in this sparkling collaboration between Newbery medalist Linda Sue Park and rising star artist Jennifer Black Reinhardt. Gondra has inherited traits from both her eastern (Asian) dragon...
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The Paper Bag Princess

Robert N Munsch - Annick Press
Format: Paperback

This bestselling modern classic features a princess who rescues a very snooty - and ungrateful - prince.
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Long Goes to Dragon School

Helen H. Wu - Yeehoo Press
Format: Hardcover

Wrapped in Eastern and Western dragon lore, this fantasy tale celebrates perseverance, self-acceptance, and cultural differences.It's the first day of Dragon School, where all the young dragons must learn how to harness their fire breath. Today's lesson? Using it to cook food! All the dragons...
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Spreckle's Snack Surprise

Sandra Salsbury - Peachtree
Format: Hardcover

A celebration of found family, experimentation, disappointment, and delightful surprises, plus what's truly important in life - delicious snacks.. Spreckle the dragon lives on a farm with her loving family of chickens. It is a fine home, but she is fed up with their diet of dried corn...
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Our Dragon

Mem Fox - Beach Lane Books
Format: Hardcover

Beloved picture book creator Mem Fox puts a fresh spin on a new baby book in this tender, funny story of unconditional love.. Two parents love their brand-new baby dragon ... even though he is always breathing fire (especially when he's hungry or tired) . Dragon tries his best not to set any more...
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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...
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Nothing Wee about Me!: A Magical Adventure

Kim Chaffee - Page Street Kids
Format: Hardcover

Equipped with her trusty magical ladle, Liesel is ready to embark on an epic adventure ... and be home in time for dinner. She saves a prince from a dragon and an island from an exploding volcano in this whimsical, clever story chock full of girl power and creativity. Spunky Liesels heroics...
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The Fire Within

Chris D'Lacey - Scholastic Paperbacks
Format: Paperback

Best-selling author Chris d'Lacey brings us a magical story about mysterious hand crafted clay dragons who have unusual powers. When David moves in with Liz and Lucy, he discovers a collection of hand crafted, clay dragons that comes to life and has magical powers. David's personalized...
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Where the Mountain Meets the Moon

Grace Lin - Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
Format: Hardcover

A Newbery Honor WinnerA New York Times BestsellerThis stunning fantasy inspired by Chinese folklore is a companion novel to Starry River of the Sky and the New York Times bestselling and National Book Award finalist When the Sea Turned to Silver In the valley...
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The Truth About Dragons

Jaime Zollars - Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
Format: Hardcover

As a young girl cautiously approaches a castle full of soaring, roaring dragons, she worries about their wildness and their terribly sharp teeth. And indeed, the dragons are hungry and noisy, and they seem to be hovering closer and closer . . . until the girl notices that some of the beasts...
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Dragons

Kathryn Hinds - Cavendish Square
Format: Print book

"Explores the mythical and historical backgrounds of dragons, both in the East and the West"--Provided by publisher.
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Dragons: Truth, Myth, Legend

David Passes - Artists and Writers Guild
Format: Book

A richly illustrated treasury of dragon legend, myth, and lore presents a collection of traditional folktales from around the world.
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