You Don't Want a Dragon!
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$1697
Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2020 · Est. 3 min read-aloud

You Don't Want a Dragon!

Written by Ame Dyckman · Illustrated by Liz Climo

Part of the You DON'T Want series

Wishing for a dragon leads to unexpected chaos and surprises.

3.8 Goodreads · 370 ratings
40 pages· 284 words· Est. 3 min read-aloud· ~170L
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Bookroo's summary

A kid's wish for a pet dragon turns into a comedic disaster as they face fiery mishaps and unexpected challenges. From digging holes to breathing fire, the dragon proves to be more trouble than anticipated. As the search for the perfect pet continues, could the ideal companion be closer than they think? Discover the humorous journey of learning that sometimes, what you wish for isn't what you need.

From the publisher

Be careful what you wish for – again! This follow-up to You Don’t Want a Unicorn points out the hilarious mishaps that come with adopting a dragon.Our protagonist wishes (much to the narrator’s continued chagrin) for a pet dragon. Though initially thrilled, the kid quickly discovers that dragons aren’t quite as awesome as they originally thought. From the scooting to the digging to the fire-breathing, our Kid is dismayed that they still haven’t found their perfect pet. Little do they know, that pet might just be right around the corner . . .

At a glance
Format
Hardcover
Pages
40
Words
284
Reading age
4–8
Audience
Picture
Lexile
~170L
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
1.6
F&P level
~F
AR points
0.5
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
514642
Publication
Published
June 9, 2020
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780316535809

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