Waking Dragons
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2012 · Est. 1 min read-aloud

Waking Dragons

Written by Jane Yolen · Illustrated by Derek Anderson

A knight must wake sleepy dragons for school. Chaos ensues.

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32 pages· 96 words· Est. 1 min read-aloud
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Join a knight on a whimsical morning adventure as he attempts to wake two sleepy dragons for school. From wrestling with enormous blankets to launching waffles for breakfast, every moment is filled with dragon-sized fun and chaos. Will the knight succeed in getting the dragons ready in time, or will their antics lead to unexpected surprises? Dive into a world of vibrant colors and playful mischief that promises to delight young readers and make mornings magical.

From the publisher

Wake up with a pair of sleepy dragons and the knight who must get them ready for school! Dragons wake up, Dragons rise, Dragons open Dragon eyes. From tumbling out of their humongous blankets to devouring a breakfast of catapulted waffles, these characters and their loveable antics fill the pages with luminous color and dragon-size fun. A joyful collaboration between two bestselling talents, author Jane Yolen and illustrator Derek Anderson, this book will make any young reader fly out of bed.

At a glance
Format
Hardcover
Pages
32
Words
96
Reading age
4–8
Audience
Picture
Lexile
~329L
Themes & topics
Books about dragonsBooks about self-esteemBooks about mythical creaturesBooks about social themesBooks about self-esteem and self-reliance
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
2.4
F&P level
~J
AR points
0.5
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
155075
Publication
Published
October 23, 2012
First published
January 1, 2012
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9781416990321

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