Being Friends with Dragons
35 pages · Released Feb 15, 2022 · Running Press Kids
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This is a lighthearted picture book about managing conflict in friendship using dragons as a metaphor for difficult behavior. The story celebrates patience, communication, and emotional regulation—showing children that friendships require work but are worth it. The fantastical setting and humor make it engaging for early readers, with gentle lessons about breathing and calming words to handle frustration.
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A 2023 Children’s Book Council Children’s Favorites Award Winner A 2023 CBC Teacher Favorites Winner Dragons 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 go... A 2023 Children’s Book Council Children’s Favorites Award Winner A 2023 CBC Teacher Favorites Winner Dragons 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.
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ISBN 9780762473229 · Running Press Kids