Tell Me a Dragon
By Jackie Morris
The Story
A picture-book journey through a world where every person has a dragon of their own, showing the astonishing variety of dragons and the people who love them.
Why It's Special
For the kid who is convinced a dragon lives just out of sight, this book hands them a whole world where that's simply true.
- Big idea: Every person carries something wild and singular inside them, as individual as the dragon that matches their spirit.
- Vibes: Dreamy, painterly, quiet wonder.
Perfect For Kids Who
- love dragons and imaginary creatures
- enjoy lingering over detailed illustrations
- respond well to lyrical, poetic text
- like to imagine a creature all their own
Ask Your Little Reader
- Imagination: If you had your own dragon, what would it look like?
- Story & noticing: Which dragon in the book did you like best, and why?
- Real-life connection: Is there something you imagine following you around, like these dragons follow their people?
- Art & illustration: What did you notice in the pictures that made each dragon feel different from the others?
