Children’s / Teenage general interest: Dragons
Hachette Children's Group The Dragon on the Train
Book SynopsisA friendly dragon. A magical train. A journey beyond your wildest dreams. A little while after his grandma passes away, Elliot finds a strange ticket under his pillow. When a small, well-dressed dragon appears in his room and asks for the ticket, the adventure of Elliot's life is about to begin.A station has appeared at the back of Elliot's wardrobe ... but where will The Night Train take him?A heart-warming exploration of love and loss and the magic of hope and family from the bestselling author of THE IMPOSSIBLE BOY. Perfect for 8+ fans of Matt Haig and Ben Miller.Praise for THE IMPOSSIBLE BOY:'A fast-moving, quirky, adventure story ... Great fun!' Carousel'Brilliant, brilliant, brilliant ... A true gift for a reader' Lucy Timmons, Just Imagine Website'A satisfying mix of quirky humour and all-action adventure in a tale about the power of friends' The Sunday Express S Magazine'A magical and festive adventure with an extraordinary cast of characters. It is full of empathy, friendship and fun' South Wales Evening Post'A must read for all children (big and small) aged 7+ and to any who love a laugh out loud book that pushes all senses of the imagination to their limits. It is a masterpiece of creativity and empathy rolled into one big feelgood tale' The Reading Zone
£7.99
HarperCollins Publishers The Dragon Kings Daughter
Book SynopsisBig Cat Phonics for Little Wandle Letters and Sounds Revised has been developed in collaboration with Wandle Learning Trust and Little Sutton Primary School. It comprises classroom resources to support the SSP programme and a range of phonic readers that together provide a consistent and highly effective approach to teaching phonics.Hidesato is on a mission to find food for his family when a huge dragon steps in his way and this dragon has a mission of her own for him This beautifully-illustrated retelling of a traditional tale from Japan was written by Charlotte Raby.Pages 22 and 23 allow children to re-visit the content of the book, supporting comprehension skills, vocabulary development and recall.Reading notes within the book provide practical support for reading with children, including a list of all the sounds and words that the book will cover.
£8.59
Scholastic US Marvelous World of Magical Dragons
Book SynopsisFire-breathing mystical dragons get a fabulous makeover with paperfashions. Choose from six fancy dragons, then style them
£15.60
Flashlight Press When a Dragon Moves In
Book SynopsisOn a beautiful day at the beach, a young boy brings his bucket, shovel, and imagination, and builds a perfect sand castle. Right away, a dragon moves in. The boy decides to befriend his dragon and they spend time roaming the shore, flying a kite, braving the waves, defying bullies, and roasting marshmallows all while Dad is busy sunbathing and Mom is engrossed in her book. Unfortunately, no one believes the boy when he tries to share the news of this magnificent creature. That's when the mischief begins, and the dragon becomes a force to be reckoned with. While adults will recognize the naughty antics as a ploy for attention, children will dissolve into giggles as the dragon devours every last sandwich, blows bubbles in the lemonade, and leaves claw prints in the brownies. Maybe the dragon really is running amok on the beach, or maybe it's a little boy's imagination that is running wild.
£8.59
HarperCollins Publishers Dragon Boy
Book SynopsisAn enchanting tale by Pippa Goodhart, perfect for children learning to read.Granda is different from other folk he talks to the hills. One day, he tells his granddaughter, Lily, an old story about Dragon Boy a human child who was raised by a dragon mother.The young lad lived happily with his family in the Dragon Hills. He looked like a dragon in his costume of leaves, and he learnt to sing dragon songs. But he couldn''t make fire like his dragon friends and somehow, he still felt as if he was the odd one out.Then one day, Dragon Boy is reunited with his real mother and goes to live with his human family, but he still misses his dragon past and he still talks to them when he can. Just like Granda in fact, thinks Lily!The Reading Ladder series helps children to enjoy learning to read. It features well-loved authors, classic characters and favourite topics, so that children will find something to excite and engage them in every title they pick up. It's the first step towards a lasting l
£6.23
Scholastic The Nightsilver Promise
Book Synopsis An epic, fate-fighting adventure like no other. A stunningly imagined new series. The Nightsilver Promise is a future classic, stunningly imagined. A Game of Thrones for middle-grade that is perfect for fans of Nevermoor, Philip Pullman, and Neil Gaiman.
£7.59
HarperCollins Publishers Are dragons real
Book SynopsisCollins Big Cat supports every primary child on their reading journey from phonics to fluency. Top authors and illustrators have created fiction and non-fiction books that children love to read. Book banded for guided and independent reading, there are reading notes in the back, comprehensive teaching and assessment support and ebooks available.All around the world, people have been telling stories about dragons for thousands of years. But where did these stories come from? Did dragons ever exist? Explore the history behind dragons and the creatures that helped create the dragon myths we still know today.Lime Plus/Band 11+ books provide challenging plots and vocabulary as well as opportunities to practise inference, prediction and reading stamina.Pages 46 and 47 allow children to re-visit the content of the book, supporting comprehension skills, vocabulary development and recall.Ideas for reading in the back of the book provide practical support and stimulating activities.Scientistsexp
£10.46
HarperCollins Publishers Taming the Dragon
Book SynopsisBig Cat Phonics for Little Wandle Letters and Sounds Revised has been developed in collaboration with Wandle Learning Trust and Little Sutton Primary School. It comprises classroom resources to support the SSP programme and a range of phonic readers. The 7+ books are designed for children aged 7+ who need more practice to acquire phonics skills.
£9.30
Penguin Random House Children's UK The Snow Dragon
Book SynopsisWhen the power-crazy Most Royal of Fire Dragons decides he wants to rule not only his own hot southern kingdom but also the icy wastes of the Snow Dragons'' northern territory, catastrophe occurs. The Fire Dragon ignores the warning from the powerful Book that Twolegs will eventually destroy his kind, and sets out crisping and frazzling the world. Little Tuft, a Twoleg, can''t ignore the warning and enlists the help of the last remaining Snow Dragon in a thrilling and magical quest to save the world from burning up...An entrancing story, lyrically told and gorgeously illustrated, which will be appreciated on a variety of levels by children from pre-school to 8-year-olds and older.Trade ReviewIdeal for reading aloud, this is an epic tale of triumph over evil, presented amidst rolling artwork in which the inspired use of perspective emphasises the enormous task facing the central character, the endearing Twoleg, Little Tuft. Recommended * Scotsman *Vivian French's delightful picture book is a masterful modern fairy tale . . . Young children will be captivated by both the story and the pictures and will delight in having this book read to them again and again * Schoolsnet.com *
£7.99
HarperCollins Focus The Ultimate Dragon Field Guide: The Fantastical
Book SynopsisDiscover the magical world of the dragons of legend with this field guide—created as if a dracologist painted these illustrations and made these notes while out collecting research.Pick up the journal of a fantastical explorer and discover the best dragons across the universe. Encounter dragons of all shapes and sizes and note observations on each species’ appearance, diet, hunting strategies, and more. Most importantly, learn how to avoid becoming a dragon’s next meal! This spectacular visual guide gets you up close and personal with these awesome creatures. This field guide features: Detailed watercolor illustrations that will captivate young readers Marine dragons, ice dragons, arboreal dragons, burrowing dragons, volcanic lava swimmers, aerial dragons, desert dragons, and more Dragon anatomy, including how the fire-generation organ system works, types of scales, feathers, quills, armor plating, horns, claws, teeth, and more Cool features and capabilities: did you know that some dragons possess sound-dampening wings? Or that others can mimic colors and patterns to better ambush prey? Beautiful leather and foil packaging This informative book will introduce you to the creatures that have famously featured in tales around the world—from the Knights of the Round Table to the ancient Greek gods—and the wild and mysterious beasts you never knew existed.
£10.44
Lantana Publishing Anita and the Dragons
Book SynopsisAnita watches the dragons high above her as she hops from one cement roof to another in her village in the Dominican Republic. But being the valiant princesa she is, she never lets them scare her. Then one day, Anita must face her fears and begin life in a new country. Will she be brave enough to enter the belly of the beast and take flight to new adventures? A beautifully tender story touching on the range of emotions immigrants may feel when leaving their home countries - excitement and sorrow, fear and courage.Trade Review“A gorgeous story about the love of one’s homeland and the courage it takes to emigrate”—Kirkus Reviews, STARRED; “Anita's courage as she flies off with the dragons to a new land will linger long after the final page”—Girls Read The World; “This beautifully tender narrative touches on all of the emotions that immigrants leaving their home countries may feel - the excitement and sorrow, the fear and courage”—Mai Storybook Library; “What a punch this book packs. Hannah Carmona’s lyrical narrative is paired with THE dreamiest artwork by Anna Cunha - I’m obsessed with the colour palette, and the gentle simplicity of her spreads is calming, yet full of energy”—The Little Literary Society
£7.99
HarperCollins Publishers The Dragon in the Sewer
Book SynopsisCollins Big Cat supports every primary child on their reading journey from phonics to fluency. Top authors and illustrators have created fiction and non-fiction books that children love to read. Book banded for guided and independent reading, there are reading notes in the back, comprehensive teaching and assessment support and ebooks available.Emerald/Band 15 books provide a widening range of genres including science fiction and biography, prompting more ways to respond to texts.On the way to the library with Mum, Ava finds a dragon in the sewer beneath the city. Can she use the breathing techniques her doctor taught her to help the young dragon control its fire-breath?Pages 46 and 47 allow children to re-visit the content of the book, supporting comprehension skills, vocabulary development and recall.Ideas for reading in the back of the book provide practical support and stimulating activities.
£8.72
Andersen Press Ltd A Tale of Two Dragons
Book SynopsisTwo kingdoms, two dragons - which side will win, or will peace prevail? The kingdoms of Arbor with its lush forests, and Pomosa rich with farmland, have no love between them, and the children have taken to sneaking across the borders to thieve. If only they would share their produce. But the Kings decide to fight, instead... with dragons. But what kind of future will that bring? Written by multi-award-winning author Geraldine McCaughrean and with illustrations by renowned artist Peter Malone, this picture book with a classic feel is a perfect reflection of contemporary strife and conflict around the world. "This stunning picture book is one for every child… eloquent and lyrical" Sunday Times "A powerful message about sharing and cooperation underpins this colourful, old-fashioned fable" Daily Mail "A gently satirical and gorgeously illustrated fable" New Statesman "McCaughrean is one of the greatest living children's authors." The BooksellerTrade Review"This stunning picture book is one for every child… eloquent and lyrical" * Sunday Times *"A powerful message about sharing and cooperation underpins this colourful, old-fashioned fable" * Daily Mail *"A gently satirical and gorgeously illustrated fable" -- Amanda Craig * New Statesman *"This story carries a poignant message for modern times, beautifully packaged as a classic fairy tale. Children will understand that sharing what you have with others is far more enjoyable and productive than being at war. The intricate watercolour illustrations have much to explore, with the graceful dragons as the stars of the show" * BookTrust *"With its dramatic watercolour illustrations, this fable has much to say about our 21st-century world and the way in which leaders operate" -- Jill Bennett * Books for Keeps *
£7.59
HarperCollins Publishers George and the Dragon
Book SynopsisBuild your child's reading confidence at home with books at the right levelPrincess Sabra has a simple happy life until her kingdom is attacked by a fierce, fire-breathing dragon. As she struggles to find a way of saving the land and the people, there appears only one answer and one very high costCan the strange soldier who appears be the only one who can rescue her and save her kingdom from the mighty beast?Topaz/ Band 13 books offer longer and more demanding reads for children to investigate and evaluate.This book has been quizzed for Accelerated Reader.
£10.23
Penguin Random House Children's UK The Boy Who Dreamed Dragons
Book SynopsisAlbie dreams dragons... Some jewel-bright and fierce, some softly-scaled and whispery,but whichever kind they are, they stay with him throughout the night and the next day too.But the only trouble is that no one else can see Albie''s dragons.Or can they?A very special picture book debut celebrating the imagination, with an emotional and reassuring message.The Boy Who Dreamed Dragons, by award-winning Welsh writing talent, Caryl Lewis and illustrator Carmen Saldana, is perfect for any child who has felt different, whose imagination is big, and whose inner life is rich. With a stunning denouement celebrating connection, this is a book that will live on in the hearts and minds of its readers.Trade ReviewEngaging, witty, reassuring and gorgeously illustrated with a lovely final twist * Daily Mail Children's Books of the Year *A clever and powerful celebration of the imagination * i newspaper *
£7.59
Scholastic US Rise of the Shadowfire A Graphic Novel City of
Book SynopsisGrace and friends return for a new adventure in this second installment of the bestselling City of Dragons series!Ever since the battle in Hong Kong, Grace and her friends have been trying to find a way to get to Paris. When Nate suddenly appears and whisks Grace away to the Dragon King''s lair, she learns that Daijiang and his underlings are searching for an ancient relic that will let them subjugate the dragons, and Grace needs to find it first!With Grace''s burgeoning Hùnxuè powers, the team must get to Paris and stop Daijiang''s plan. But their new ally, Dr. Kim, may not be all she appears, and Daijiang has formidable allies of his own: a strangely familiar accomplice and a terrifying, powerful dragon that could threaten all of Paris.
£8.54
Henry Holt & Company Inc The Truth About Dragons
Book SynopsisA Caldecott Honor Winner Winner of the Asian Pacific American Award for Literature An unforgettable lyrical picture book that celebrates biracial identity from the award-winning author of Paper Son: The Inspiring Story of Tyrus Wong, Immigrant and Artist. Lean in close,my darling bao bei,and I will whispera most precious secretabout a powerful magicthat lives inside you.Brought to life with lavish and ornate illustrations, The Truth About Dragons follows a young child on a journey guided by his mother''s bedtime storytelling. He quests into two very different forests, as his two grandmothers help him discover two different, but equally enchanting, truths about dragons. Eastern and Western mythologies coexist and enrich each other in this warm celebration of mixed cultural identity.*A School Library Journal Best Book of 2023*
£15.19
HarperCollins Publishers The Littlest Dragon Roaring Good Reads
Book SynopsisThe youngest of ten dragon brothers, the Littlest Dragon always has the best and brightest ideas for getting his own way. First book about this successful character. A Collins Roaring Good Read for new readers.
£8.67
HarperCollins Publishers The Saint of Dragons
Book SynopsisIt’s not every day you wake up and find you’re a dragonhunter but in this exciting debut novel that’s exactly what happens to Simon St. George…
£12.34
Scholastic Inc. Winter Turning A Graphic Novel Wings of Fire
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£21.24
Usborne Publishing Ltd Dragons Sticker Book
Book SynopsisEnter a magical world where dragons learn how to glide through the air, guard treasure buried deep in a dungeon, live in crystal-studded caves and much more. With hundreds of stickers of dragons, treasure and more, including lots of extra-special sparkly stickers which can be used to decorate the pages.
£9.49
Running Press,U.S. Being Friends with Dragons
Book SynopsisA 2023 Children?s Book Council Children?s Favorites Award WinnerA 2023 CBC Teacher Favorites WinnerDragons can be great friends . . . most of the time. Dragons always know the best games to play, the perfect way to toast a marshmallow, and how to get that cookie out of a cookie jar undetected. While dragons can be good friends, they sometimes forget how. They can yell, stomp their feet, shoot flames out of their mouths, and not be a very good listener. It can be hard to be friends with a dragon, but with some deep breaths and calming words, you and your dragon can learn how to be best friends forever.
£14.24
Vertebrate Publishing Ltd Here be Wizards: The Snowdonia Chronicles: Book
Book SynopsisEllie’s dreams of being with Henry, her ONE TRUE LOVE, are not going to happen. Not while Henry is trapped under a mountain BATTLING with his arch-enemy, the EVIL WHITE DRAGON.But when FLAMES from the FAE LANDS of Annwyn incinerate Snowdon, Ellie needs Henry to stop the fire spreading and that means defeating the White Dragon ONCE AND FOR ALL.With her best friends, dependable George and embarrassing/brave Rhi, Ellie sets out to locate a MAGICAL SWORD, find a WIZARD who can slay a dragon and finally FREE Henry.As WILDFIRE sweeps through the mountains, Ellie and her friends have little time to journey into the LETHAL REALM of the Fae Lands and SAVE their beloved SNOWDONIA.Here be Wizards is the tremendous climax to the Snowdonia Chronicles trilogy by award-winning author Sarah Mussi.
£7.99
The Endless Bookcase Bobbin and the Magical Dragon
Book Synopsis"Bobbin the Elf goes off to explore, when he visits Folkland through the fireplace door. One day, with his friend, Pigeon Beak, in a hot air balloon, they fly up for a treat." ...... This, the second wonderful picture book following the adventures of Bobbin and Beak, continues the tale of what they can see whilst floating high up in the sky. A perfect gift for young readers wondering what surprises they may find throughout the book. They can join in the magical fantasy of dragons and elves and a picturesque countryside view. A charming bedtime story and perfect for children aged from 3-7. Parents and grandparents alike will enjoy reading this story to their little explorers, and will have fun helping them find all the different sights and objects Bobbin and Beak come across in the countryside. The beautiful and life-like illustrations, created by the author, follow the tale and match perfectly with the rhymes on each page. It's easy to follow and understand, even for children who have yet to learn to read. Once again, buckle up, ready to go on an exploration with Bobbin and learn about different characters and creatures, how they sound and what they do in their everyday lives out there in the beautiful countryside. At the end of the book, children of all ages can play a game of 'spot the detail' in the countryside scene and then, copying the earlier illustrations, they can colour it in if they wish. We know that nursery rhymes are important for language acquisition and help with speech development. They also help children develop auditory skills such as discriminating between sounds and developing the ear for the music of words. Grab this book, the second in a series of fantasy adventures! - It's easy to understand and told in clever rhyme. - With full colour, detailed illustrations demonstrating the various sites of the countryside. - A thought-provoking theme, linking fantasy with reality. What the reviewers have said: - An easy to follow rhyming book for youngsters of all ages. - My kids loved it, especially all the dragons. - Interesting book with beautiful illustrations that children can look at and follow the story easily. - The idea of a 'spot the detail' game kept my kids quiet for ages and it was great to recognise a few local landmarks in Hertfordshire. - My children played games of how many balloons they could find and count in the book. - Children can learn a lot from this book.
£11.15
Random House USA Inc Dragon Storm 4 Mira and Flameteller
Book SynopsisSummon the power of a dragon! A girl and her dragon have a knack for mechanics in this action-packed chapter-book fantasy series, perfect for readers of Dragon Masters and Unicorn Academy!Mira and Flameteller are handy when it comes to machines. Their skill is needed now more than ever when the machine that powers the Dragonseer Guild Hall breaks. The Guild Hall protects young dragonseers and their dragons, like Mira and Flameteller. And if the machine isn’t fixed, anyone will be able to break in! An angry mob of people who dislike dragons is hunting for the secret location, so the pressure is on to get the machine fixed quickly. It’s up to Mira and Flameteller to save their friends... before it’s too late!Soar into more Dragon Storm adventures!#1 Tom and Ironskin#2 Cara and Silverthief#3 Ellis and Pathseeker
£6.99
Random House USA Inc Dragon Storm 4 Mira and Flameteller
Book SynopsisSummon the power of a dragon! A girl and her dragon have a knack for mechanics in this action-packed chapter-book fantasy series, perfect for readers of Dragon Masters and Unicorn Academy!Mira and Flameteller are handy when it comes to machines. Their skill is needed now more than ever when the machine that powers the Dragonseer Guild Hall breaks. The Guild Hall protects young dragonseers and their dragons, like Mira and Flameteller. And if the machine isn’t fixed, anyone will be able to break in! An angry mob of people who dislike dragons is hunting for the secret location, so the pressure is on to get the machine fixed quickly. It’s up to Mira and Flameteller to save their friends... before it’s too late!Soar into more Dragon Storm adventures!#1 Tom and Ironskin#2 Cara and Silverthief#3 Ellis and Pathseeker
£12.99
Bloomsbury Publishing Plc Gemstone Dragons 2: Ruby's Fiery Mishap
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£7.10
Usborne Publishing Ltd Don't Tickle the Dragon
Book SynopsisYou'd better not tickle the dragon, because it might just roar if you do... but that soft patch is ever so tempting! This magical novelty book combines touchy-feely patches with sounds to create an irresistible treat for babies and toddlers. As well as the dragon, there's a troll, a sea monster and a griffon to be tickled, before they all join in with a foot-stomping musical finale guaranteed to get everyone dancing.
£17.09
