
Written & illustrated by Dav Pilkey
Book #1 in the Dragon series
A lonely dragon befriends an apple, but their friendship is short-lived, leading to a journey of grief and healing.
Dragon, a lonely creature, finally finds joy in a new friendship. Together, they share stories and laughter, but when his friend becomes ill, Dragon must show what true friendship means. Can Dragon's kindness and care make a difference? This heartwarming tale explores love, loss, and the bonds that make us stronger.
From Dav Pilkey, creator of the New York Times bestselling Dog Man and Captain Underpants series, comes Dragon, the heartwarming hero adored by Dav’s youngest readers!Pick a book. Grow a Reader! This series is part of Scholastic’s early reader line, Acorn, aimed at children who are learning to read. With easy-to-read text, a short-story format, plenty of humor, and full-color artwork on every page, these books will boost reading confidence and fluency. Acorn books plant a love of reading and help readers grow! Lonely Dragon has made a friend, and he loves spending time with his new buddy! He enjoys telling scary stories, cracking funny jokes, and fixing a midnight snack for them to share. But when his friend appears to be ill, Dragon demonstrates what it means to be a true friend. In this warmhearted friendship story of love and loss, Dav Pilkey has created a lovable hero that everyone will cheer for!
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