Book Series · 6 Books

Beginning-to-Read: Dear Dragon Books

In order from Merry Christmas, Dear Dragon to Dear Dragon Goes to Grandpa's Farm.

The Beginning-to-Read: Dear Dragon series is a set of 6 picture books by Margaret Hillert, published between 1950 and 2015. Written for ages 4–8, most books run about 30 pages.

Merry Christmas, Dear Dragon
Happy Birthday, Dear Dragon
Where is Dear Dragon?
Dear Dragon Goes to the Police Station
Dear Dragon Goes to the Aquarium
Where the story begins

First Book in the Series

Merry Christmas, Dear Dragon
Sale price
$2527
Book #1 · Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 1950

Merry Christmas, Dear Dragon

By Margaret Hillert, Jack Pullan (Illustrator)

A boy and his dragon embrace winter fun and Christmas magic.

32 pages
Library Binding
Summary: Join a boy and his imaginary dragon as they dive into winter adventures and prepare for a magical Christmas. This delightful tale, with its modern illustrations, encourages young readers to build confidence through engaging, everyday experiences. With high-frequency words and repetition, children will enjoy the journey while enhancing their reading skills. What winter wonders await this dynamic duo?
The complete set

Beginning-to-Read: Dear Dragon Series

6 books · Published 1950–2015

Merry Christmas, Dear Dragon
Series
Sale price
$2527

Merry Christmas, Dear Dragon

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 1950

A boy and his dragon embrace winter fun and Christmas magic.

Happy Birthday, Dear Dragon
Series
Sale price
$1326

Happy Birthday, Dear Dragon

Chapter Book · Ages 6–6 · 1950

A boy's birthday gift, a pet dragon, sparks an unforgettable friendship.

Where is Dear Dragon?
Series
Sale price
$2401

Where is Dear Dragon?

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2012

A boy searches everywhere for his missing dragon.

Dear Dragon Goes to the Police Station
Series
Sale price
$1326

Dear Dragon Goes to the Police Station

Picture Book · 2015

A boy and his dragon explore a police station, discovering how officers protect their community.

Dear Dragon Goes to the Aquarium
Series
Sale price
$1260

Dear Dragon Goes to the Aquarium

Picture Book · 2015

A boy and dragon discover underwater wonders at the aquarium.

Dear Dragon Goes to Grandpa's Farm
Series
Sale price
$1326

Dear Dragon Goes to Grandpa's Farm

Picture Book · 2015

A boy and his dragon explore Grandpa's farm.

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Common Questions

How many books are in the Beginning-to-Read: Dear Dragon series?

There are 6 books in the Beginning-to-Read: Dear Dragon series. It began with Merry Christmas, Dear Dragon in 1950, and the newest book, Dear Dragon Goes to Grandpa's Farm, was published in 2015.

What ages are the Beginning-to-Read: Dear Dragon books best for?

The series is best for ages 4–8, based on the age ranges of the individual books.

The people

The Creatives Behind the Books

The authors and illustrators who bring Beginning-to-Read: Dear Dragon to life.

01

Margaret Hillert

Author
02

Jack Pullan

Illustrator
03

David Schimmell

Illustrator

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