There's No Such Thing as a Dragon
By Jack Kent
The Story
A boy named Billy Bixbee finds a tiny dragon in his bedroom, but when his mom insists dragons don't exist, the ignored dragon just keeps growing bigger and bigger.
Why It's Special
For the kid who's certain something is real even when grown-ups say otherwise, this book takes their side.
- Big idea: Ignoring a problem doesn't make it disappear — it only lets it grow.
- Vibes: Playful, absurd, and quietly wise, with a mounting sense of comic chaos.
Perfect For Kids Who
- enjoy silly, escalating situations
- like to talk about what's real and what's pretend
- are working on being heard by grown-ups
- respond well to stories that turn a simple idea upside down
Ask Your Little Reader
- Story & problem-solving: Why do you think the dragon kept growing bigger the more Billy's mom ignored it?
- Feelings & empathy: How do you think Billy felt when no one believed him about the dragon?
- Real-life connection: Has a grown-up ever not believed something you knew was true? What did you do?
- Imagination: If a tiny dragon showed up in your room, what would you name it and what would you do first?
