Mystical, mythical, and fantastical creatures seem to be taking the forefront of literature! Everyone, adult and kid alike, wants to read about these creatures and escape into a different world. One particular such being that is perhaps the most popular and powerful is the dragon. While adults are finding dragoncentric romantasy like Fourth Wing, children’s literature featuring dragons is more popular than ever. Take a look at these new dragon tales along with a fun craft for you and your little ones to create your own powerful creature.
A RAINY DRAGON DAY, written and illustrated by Julie Völk, and published by Gecko Press , introduces us to a child who loves rainy days. They get to have comfy days indoors and read and play all day.
When Fred the elegant dragon arrives in need of a bathroom, his magical world of floating pagoda restrooms answers the very necessary question of where dragons go when they need to “go.” The pair fly around town in search of the perfect place to go.
Uncover buried treasure with the three dragons of Russia’s Peterhof Palace, battle the deadly dragon of Colchis with Jason, hero of Ancient Greece, explore Japan’s underwater kingdoms with a dragon princess, and discover how a brave boy becomes the legendary dragon god of Yucatán, Mexico! AN ILLUSTRATED TREASURY OF DRAGON TALES: Stories from Around the World, retold by Theresa Breslin with illustrations by Kate Leiper, and published by the Kelpies imprint of Floris Books, gives readers a dozen dragon legends from all over the globe and different time periods.
Extend your reading about dragons with this Fire Breathing Dragon Craft! Have a dragon-tastic day with these books and your own dragon!
