Dragon Gets By
Sale price
$574
Picture Book · Ages 5–7 · 2019 · Est. 6 min read-aloud

Dragon Gets By

Written and illustrated by Dav Pilkey

Book #3 in the Dragon series

A dragon's daily routine is filled with mishaps and misadventures.

4.3/5 Goodreads · 1,053 ratings
64 pages· 693 words· Est. 6 min read-aloud
$5.99Save 4%

In stock. Also at Amazon or Bookshop.

Bookroo's summary

Meet Dragon, a well-meaning but clumsy hero who turns everyday tasks into comedic chaos. From frying newspapers to sweeping holes in his floor, Dragon's blunders are as endearing as they are funny. Can he manage his chores without causing more trouble? Discover the whimsical world of Dragon, where responsibility meets humor, and every mistake is a chance for laughter. With colorful illustrations and playful stories, young readers will delight in Dragon's charming escapades and learn that even the best intentions can lead to unexpected adventures.

From the publisher

From Dav Pilkey, creator of the #1 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! Dragon is very responsible, but sometimes he makes mistakes. When he’s tired, he accidentally reads an egg and fries his morning newspaper! When he sweeps his dirt floor, he can’t seem to sweep away all of the dirt and ends up sweeping a hole into the center of his living room! And when Dragon goes grocery shopping, he buys more food than he can fit into his car! Using his trademark humor and heart, Dav Pilkey illustrates the fun side of chores and responsibility. This Acorn edition contains brand-new bonus content, including how-to-draw pages!

At a glance
Format
Pages
64
Words
693
Reading age
5–7
Audience
Early Reader
Lexile
~361L
Themes & topics
Books about dragonsBooks about mythical creaturesBooks about social themesBooks about choresBooks about humor
For readers who can't stop at one

The next favorite is already out there.

Age-appropriate books selected to help their love of reading grow, delivered right to their door.

Find their book club
Bookroo club box with books for growing readers
The author & illustrator

More from Dav Pilkey

Explore Dav's bookshelf
The Adventures of Super Diaper Baby
#1 in Series
Graphic Nov.
Sale price
$999

The Adventures of Super Diaper Baby

Ages 7–9 · 2002

Kung Fu Cavemen from the Future

Ages 7–10 · 2010

'Twas The Night Before Thanksgiving

Ages 3–5 · 1990

Dog Man

Ages 7–10 · 2016
The series

The Dragon series

See the whole series

A Friend for Dragon

Ages 5–7 · 2019
Sale price
$499

Dragon's Fat Cat

Ages 5–7 · 2019
Sale price
$599

Dragon's Halloween

Ages 5–7 · 2020
Sale price
$499

Dragon's Merry Christmas

Ages 5–7 · 2020
Your next read

Books that feel like this one

See all similar books

Ten Apples Up On Top!

Ages 4–7 · 1961

The Cookie Fiasco

Ages 6–8 · 2016

Green Eggs and Ham

Ages 4–7 · 1960

Today I Will Fly!

Ages 4–7 · 2007
Sammy the Seal
Sale price
$999

Sammy the Seal

Ages 4–8 · 1959

I Wish That I Had Duck Feet

Ages 4–8 · 1965

Hop on Pop

Ages 4–7 · 1963

The Big Honey Hunt

Ages 4–7 · 1962
The fine print

Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
2.6
F&P level
~K
AR points
0.5
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
19846
Publication
Published
December 26, 2019
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9781338347500

Surprise a reader with their next favorite book.

Spotted a mistake or something missing? Improve this page.

Are you the author or illustrator? Claim your book.

Top contributors: Literary Leslie · The Goodfather

Bookroo

Book Clubs

Follow Bookroo