Amy Wu and the Patchwork Dragon
By Kat Zhang
The Story
A girl determined to make her own dragon for craft time struggles when her classmates don't recognize her creation — until a story from Grandma and help from her family spark something truly hers.
Why It's Special
For the kid who wants their craft-time creation to look exactly like everyone else's, then quietly wonders why nothing feels quite right — this is the book that says trust your own vision.
- Big idea: Making something authentically yours matters more than making something that fits in.
- Vibes: Warm, encouraging, family-centered, with a spark of creative pride.
Perfect For Kids Who
- enjoy craft projects and making things with their hands
- are working on trusting their own ideas even when others don't get it right away
- love stories where family pitches in to help
- respond well to gentle stories about fitting in versus being yourself
Ask Your Little Reader
- Story & problem-solving: Why do you think Amy's first dragon didn't feel like a real dragon to her friends?
- Feelings & empathy: How do you think Amy felt when none of her dragons felt like hers?
- Real-life connection: Has a friend ever not understood something you made? What did you do?
- Imagination: If you got to design your very own dragon, what parts would it have?
- Family & connection: What do you think Grandma's story was about, and how did it help Amy?
