You've Got Dragons
You've Got Dragons
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You've Got Dragons

Written by Kathryn Cave & illustrated by Nick Maland
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$8.99
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6 - 10
Reading age
32
Page count
30
Words per page
520L
Lexile measure
Mar 1, 2020
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Relatable, helpful, and enjoyable—a book for anyone ever touched by fear or worry . . . in other words, everyone.

As a little boy blissfully walks along, dump truck in tow, he’s startled by the sudden appearance of dragons—they “show up when you least expect them.” Ben tries to ignore them and pretends that they aren’t actually dragons, but neither method helps and they loom large in his life, taking up as much mental and emotional space as one would expect a dragon to physically take. It’s not until Ben gains some experience and discovers some ways to cope (which he willingly shares with others) that he discovers the most important thing—dragon’s won’t stick around forever. Equal parts fun and deep, You’ve Got Dragons is a wonderfully approachable way to start a discussion with children (or quite frankly, adults) about anxiety, fear, and hardships, and is a fairly enjoyable story in its own right, even without the layer of emotional coaching. Cave’s description of the feelings and physical symptoms associated with fear and anxiety (turning hot and cold, shaking, tummy hurting, etc.) are relatable and poignant and the practical advice Ben shares with his fellows besieged by dragons is attainable and actionable (acknowledge them, tell them jokes, etc.). Maland’s soft, cross-hatched illustrations have a classic and timeless feel to them that adds to the story’s charm and—especially—humor.

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Book Details

ISBN
9781682631713
Publication Date
March 1, 2020
Publisher
Peachtree Publishing Company
Original Publication Date
September 27, 2002
Original Publisher
Hodder's Childrens Division
Illustration Details
The illustrations were rendered in watercolor and ink.
Page Count
32
Words Per Page
30
Audience
Picture
Reading Age
6 - 10 years
Lib. of Congress (LCCN)
2002015655
WorldCat Number (OCLC)
1110448606
Lexile® Level
520L
Est. Fountas & Pinnell Level
~N
ATOS® Book Level
2.9
Accelerated Reader® Points
0.5
Accelerated Reader Quiz
74314
Accelerated Reader Interest Level
LG

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