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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2020 · Est. 3 min read-aloud
You Don't Want a Dragon!
By Ame Dyckman, Liz Climo (Illustrator)
Part of the You DON'T Want series
Wishing for a dragon leads to unexpected chaos and surprises.
3.8/5 Goodreads · 369 ratings
40 pages· 284 words· Est. 3 min read-aloud
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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
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The fine print
Book details
Publication
- Published
- June 9, 2020
Edition
- Language
- English
- Type
- Picture Book
Identifiers
- ISBN
- 9780316535809
- LCCN
- 2019007077
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