Best Dragon Books for Kids and Tweens

What’s in Dragon’s Backpack! by Joan Holub, illustrated by Christopher Lee
See what books dragon reads, the video games and toys he brings to high school, the meals he loves like sizzling sauce and firecrackers, and rather more on this cute lift-the-flap e book of surprises! 

Dragon Was Terrible by Kelly DiPucchio, illustrated by Greg Pizzoli 
Children will love this naughty dragon who scribbles in books, steals sweet from child unicorns, and even burps in church! The king will reward a courageous knight, er, anybody, with a pleasant present if solely they will tame the horrible dragon. However one boy is aware of what to do — lure and tame the dragon with a STORY.

Izmelda The Fairest Dragon of Them All! by Joan Marr, illustrated by Lala Watkins
Izmelda is a dragon who needs to fulfill a princess, so she finds one— however Princess Penelope must hurry to get to her class as a result of witches are chasing her. It’s taking eternally as a result of Izmelda talks Penelope’s ear off and that’s when the witches arrive! In a shocking twist, the witches aren’t scary in any respect. Children will love the hilarious characters and playful fantasy story.

Dragons Are the Worst! by Alex Willan
If you happen to like foolish books with legendary creatures, you’ll love this e book narrated by Gilbert the Goblin. From dragon poop to hoarding gold, dragons are the worst. Or are they? Possibly dragons aren’t so unhealthy in any case!?

There Was an Old Dragon Who Swallowd a Knight by Penny Parker Klostermann, illustrated by Ben Mantle
I don’t know why he swallowed a knight, “it isn’t well mannered,” because the story goes on this foolish twist on the acquainted outdated girl and fly story. What else will this dragon swallow? You’ll love this hilarious cumulative dragon story with intelligent, colourful illustrations.

Amy Wu and the Patchwork Dragon by Kat Zhang, illustrated by Charlene Chua
The youngsters at Amy’s faculty draw western-looking dragons, and after they say her (Japanese-looking), dragon doesn’t appear like a dragon. At house, her grandmother tells her tales about dragons that carry down the rain, fly with out wings, and are clever and simply. Not solely that, she lets Amy and her buddies play with a dragon costume of an Japanese dragon.

The Knight and the Dragon by Tomie dePaola 
As soon as upon a time, there was a knight who had by no means fought a dragon; and a dragon who had by no means fought an evening. They each do a little analysis…What is going to they do after they lastly meet? (Possibly open a restaurant?)

Don’t Wake the Dragon by Bianca Schulze, illustrated by Samara Hardy 
Interact the readers in your lap with a playful, interactive romp across the fortress. However be very cautious…You don’t wish to wake the dragon. This charming journey with fascinating illustrations will seize younger readers’ consideration from starting to finish.

Who Loves the Dragon? by Bianca Schulze, illustrated by Samara Hardy
Dragon is sad as a result of her buddies can’t go along with her to the Friendship Competition. Cheer her up with form phrases! What else are you able to do to assist Dragon really feel higher? This candy interactive story each entertains and engages readers in addition to offers youngsters useful methods for after they really feel unhappy. What’s extra, it ends with a really comfortable ending!

Dragons Love Tacos by Adam Rubin, illustrated by Daniel Salmieri
This image e book ensures laughs once you examine these taco-loving dragons. As a result of when there are tacos, there may be additionally salsa… spicy salsa. Be careful!

Rosie the Dragon and Charlie Say Good Night by Lauren H. Kerstein, illustrated by Nate Wragg
Charlie helps his dragon Rosie prepare for mattress. Nevertheless it’s not simple. As a result of Rosie doesn’t wish to go to mattress but advert she will be able to’t discover her favourite stuffed animal. Fortunately, Charlie is ready for the various challenges of bedtime with a dragon. From too many bubbles to overheating in her footie pajamas to a loud thunderstorm, Charlie solves all of the bedtime points for his dragon to allow them to get to sleep.

Franklin’s Flying Bookshop by Jen Campbell, illustrated by Katie Harnett
Franklin the dragon scares everybody he meets till he meets Luna, a lady who loves books and tales simply as a lot as he. Collectively they resolve to open a flying bookshop on Franklin’s again. They present folks the surprise of tales in addition to not being afraid of Franklin.

Dragon’s Extraordinary Egg by Debi Gliori
Bib’s mommy (a penguin) tells him an exquisite (true) bedtime story a few dragon who wished an egg. In the future that dragon discovered an egg that wanted a mommy. The dragon mommy cherished her new child who was coated in feathers. After which at some point, a volcano made that particular penguin child slide into the water, the place she found an egg of her personal — Bib’s egg, a dragon egg. 

Ace Dragon Ltd. by Russel Hoban, illustrated by Quentin Blake
One abnormal day, John meets a dragon — apparently, a restricted dragon who can do many issues however not all the pieces. They’ve an exquisite day — combating and flying and turning straw into gold. When it’s dinnertime, John tells Ace that he’s not so restricted, and we all know that is the beginning of an exquisite friendship.

Me and My Dragon by David Biedrzycki
This little boy has a plan for his excellent pet dragon! In actual fact, he is aware of how to select the very best dragon, what to feed him, and what to do if his dragon is naughty. ADORABLE.

Do Not Bring Your Dragon to the Library by Julie Gassman, illustrated by Andy Elkerton
Dragons are impolite, they set issues on fireplace, they usually break issues. Frankly, there are loads of the explanation why you shouldn’t carry your dragon to the library. So, why not borrow books to your dragon to get pleasure from at house? Wonderful guidelines for dragon homeowners!

Have You Seen My Dragon? by Steve Gentle
A fun-filled seek for the boy’s misplaced dragon will hold you counting and exploring downtown and uptown. (Or is he actually misplaced?) I like the improbable black-and-white illustrations and the pop of colour on every web page.

The Forgetful Knight by Michelle Robinson and Fred Blunt
Children will crack up as they attempt to guess what the Forgetful Knight tries to recollect what he’s doing — oh, yeah, he’s searching for the dragon who swallowed his greatest pal. When he catches up with that imply dragon, the knight offers the dragon an excellent telling off for consuming so many individuals’s pets. (That’ll train him!)

Long Goes to Dragon School by Helen H. Wu, illustrated by Mae Besom
This fantasy story exhibits the significance of being your self. Lengthy is attending Dragon College and his fire-breathing classmates cook dinner with their fireplace. However there’s an issue. Lengthy is a water dragon– and doesn’t have fireplace…irrespective of how onerous he tries. He lastly admits to his trainer that he’s completely different, and that’s when he discovers his personal path.

How to Light Your Dragon by Fred Benaglia, illustrated by Didier Levy
Goofy instructions clarify to children find out how to reignite your dragon’s lacking flame. For instance, perhaps for those who tickle your dragon, he’ll spark? Or perhaps for those who play playing cards, then cheat, you’ll make him offended, and he’ll explode? The narrator continues providing concepts however nothing works till you kiss your dragon on the nostril. As a result of love is the reply. Daring, vivid, loopy colours make this candy story visually interesting.

Gondra’s Treasure by Linda Sue Park, illustrated by Jennifer Black Reinhard
This dragon household exhibits that even with variations (one mum or dad is from the East, and one is from the West), they love one another, and their biggest treasure is their youngster. Each mother and father need Gondra to have their traits (magic vs. wings, scale colour, fireplace vs. mist). Their discussions (learn: gentle bickering) introduces readers to the variations between japanese and western dragons.

Do Not Take Your Dragon on a Field Trip by Julie Gassman, illustrated by Andy Elkerton
Children will love the foolish situations that may occur for those who take your dragon on a area journey. (As one does…) The chaperones shall be scared. The dragon will fart on the bus. Typically, will probably be a catastrophe.

Dragons of Ember City: Happy Spark Day by Shane Richardson and Sarah Marino
This can be a candy story of dragon buddies with interesting, full-color illustrations that pop off the web page! Three younger dragon buddies really feel excited to get their magical spark at Spark Day. Afterward, there’s a giant celebration, however two of the dragons get carried away with their enjoyable and break the particular disco ball. Three of them work collectively to repair it utilizing all their Sparks, and their mayor predicts they’ll do nice issues with their magical powers.

Dragons in a Bag by Zetta Elliott, illustrated by Geneva B
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Jax is a younger boy staying with an irascible outdated girl named Ma who helps magical animals journey between worlds. On this case, three dragons. She by accident travels again in time as an alternative of to the world of magic, and will get caught there. Now it’s as much as Jax to rescue Ma and ship the dragons to the place they belong. However one of many dragons is lacking!

Dragon Masters by Tracey West, illustrated Graham Howells 
The younger youngsters on this illustrated sequence are every paired with an elemental dragon (fireplace, water, wind, earth) to be able to save the dominion from peril. Children (and adults like me) can’t get sufficient of those dragon books!

Pip Bartlett’s Guide to Unicorn Training (e book 2) by Maggie Stiefvater and Jackson Pearce 
Much more enjoyable than the primary e book, Pip should assist neurotic Regent Maximus survive the unicorn competitors on the Triple Trident, a magical creature honest and competitors. Stuffed with enjoyable information about uncommon creatures, her good pal, Tomas, and a mysterious unicorn tail chopper-offer, that is an entertaining page-turner.

Kitty and Dragon by Meika Hashimoto, illustrated by Gillian Reid
In three candy friendship tales, meet Kitty and her new pal, Dragon, who reside collectively in a cave. Purchase the e book and/or learn the darling tales on the favored Epic web site.

Warren and Dragon: 100 Friends by Ariel Bernstein
Clearly, this child has a giant creativeness as a result of his greatest pal is a dragon who talks to Warren in actual life. (Different folks suppose the dragon is stuffed.) And their conversations are very humorous! When Warren’s household strikes, his twin sister makes buddies simply, which she rubs in Warren’s face. Warren struggles to make buddies with anybody in addition to his dragon. Till he sees that he does have one other pal — if solely he might be open to the probabilities.

Dragon Girls: Azmina the Gold Glitter Dragon by Maddy Mara
Three ladies be taught that they’re Glitter Dragon Ladies and with magic, teamwork, and turning into dragons, they need to defend the forest from the Shadow Sprites. Collectively, they embark on a quest like no different — of their dragon kinds. They have to downside clear up and determine find out how to work collectively. A stable begin in a brand new sequence.

The Dragon’s Hoard Stories from the Viking Sagas by Lari Don, illustrated by Cate James
Though it seems to be like an image e book, that is extra of a nonfiction e book of tales and occasional photos. They’re good dragon tales and fairly distinctive since most of us aren’t conversant in Norse legends. Every story is about 4 or 5 pages in size.

Dragons Beware! (The Chronicles of Claudette) by Jorge Aguirre, illustrated by Rafael Rosado 
Claudette is certainly one of my favourite graphic novel heroines (Rapunzel in Rapunzel’s Revenge nonetheless holds my #1 spot). Claudette is courageous, sensible, and type — all of the qualities you want in a hero! This can be a must-read journey with all the pieces you want in an excellent narrative: an evil wizard, gargoyles, a dragon, a sword, a quest, and good buddies!

Dragon Kindom of Wrenly: The Coldfire Curse by Jordan Quinn
I’m loving this new dragon e book. When Cinder’s father crashes, it’s clear that he’s sick from the dreaded “chilly curse.” He asks Cinder to go to the dragon king for assist. Cinder flies to the fortress of the human king and meets a pink dragon named Ruskin, the pet of the king. Cinder and Ruskin journey with their pal Groth to the fairies to be able to get the components to treatment the curse. A quick-paced and glorious story.

Dragonbreath #1 by Ursula Vernon 
I like these dragon books about Danny Dragonbreath, who’s a dragon with none fireplace or concern. It’s virtually onerous to recollect he’s a dragon as a result of he’s only a child with faculty issues (like a analysis undertaking) and plenty of, many misadventures. It’s hilarious!

The Dragonsitter by Josh Lacey illustrated by Garry Parsons 
Written in more and more humorous (and alarming) letters we be taught that Uncle Morton left his pet dragon for Edward and his mother and sister to look at — with no instructions!! The dragon poops of their footwear, eats their pet bunny, and causes all types of destruction which all are the themes of Edward’s letters to his nowhere-to-be-found uncle. Lastly, Edward hears from his uncle who suggests feeding the dragon chocolate. Will Edward’s mother lose her thoughts? Will the chocolate work?

The Rain Dragon Rescue (The Imaginary Veterinary) by Suzanne Selfors, illustrated by Dan Santat 
The buddies should go into the Imaginary World to assist the rain dragon. You’ll study various kinds of dragons as they attempt to perceive what’s taking place in a magical world of journey. I like this e book and your complete sequence — they’re entertaining and enjoyable to learn.

Three Tales of My Father’s Dragon by Ruth Stiles Gannett
This can be a basic journey/fantasy e book of tales for starting readers. The primary story is a few boy (now a father retelling the tales to his son) who rescues a dragon held hostage on a wild island. 

Ferno the Fire Dragon (Beast Quest #1) by Adam Blade
This can be a brief, early chapter e book a few younger boy, Tom, who will get to go on a quest identical to his father earlier than him. Tom quest is to free the dragon from the enchanted collar which is making him destroy the dominion. It’s a good story –brief, adventurous, and contains a kid-hero. What might be higher than that!?

Jeremy Thatcher, Dragon Hatcher by Bruce Coville
This can be a easy however charming story of a boy guided to a secret (disappearing) retailer to purchase and look after a dragon egg. Jeremy and his pal look after the child till it grows so large that it should cross to his homeworld.

How To Train Your Dragon series by Cressida Cowell
You’ve seen the film however have you ever learn these hilarious dragon books? Hiccup picks out a scrawny child dragon from the dragon nursery however not solely is the dragon not hero materials, neither is Hiccup. Every thing goes flawed — besides when it doesn’t. Hiccup discovers that he may be braver than he thought. 

Dragon Slippers trilogy by Jessica Day George 
Younger and courageous Creel needs to personal a seamstress store. In her pursuit of this dream, she encounters and befriends dragons which can change her life. Particularly when she’s given a pair of magical dragon slippers that helps her communicate to (and management) her most esteemed dragon pal. Whereas Creel makes use of the slippers responsibly, they’re stolen by somebody who intends to power the dragons into struggle…Can Creel assist her dragon buddies?

Wings of Fire by Tui T. Sutherland sequence
My daughter LOVES the Wings of Hearth dragon books. A group of dragonets depart their protectors’ security and are captured by a vengeful faction of dragons. The dragonets may simply be the long-awaited dragonets of the prophecy that can finish the dragon wars for good. Or they won’t. One factor’s for positive: when the dragonets are captured, issues don’t look good for his or her survival! (Now in graphic novel format!) Additionally learn: Wings of Fire Read Alikes

The Dragon with a Chocolate Heart by Stephanie Burgis 
After a meals mage turns Aventurine, a dragon, right into a human utilizing a magical chocolate drink, she develops a ardour for chocolate. Unrecognized by her dragon clan, Aventurine travels to the closest metropolis to apprentice herself to a chocolate store. She’s a courageous, adventurous lady who makes her chocolate goals come true with assist from a brand new pal and type employers. Will she be as courageous when her dragon household assaults the city? Satisfying from the primary web page, this fantasy e book about dragons is on of my favorites. 

The Princess Who Flew with Dragons by Stephanie Burgis
Sofia is an impulsive, quick-tempered youthful sister and princess, who hates being a princess; she would slightly research philosophy. When her sister makes Sofia take a diplomatic journey, it forces Sofia to see her privilege and opens her eyes to new experiences and buddies. Then when the royals are kidnapped by the ice giants, Sofia embarks on a quest to save lots of them alongside along with her dragon pal and a kobold not-really-friend. 

Last Dragon on Mars written by Scott Reintgen
Sensible character improvement, cool world-building, and an thrilling plot crammed with betrayal, twists, and surprises make this an enthralling must-read novel. Lunar Jones is an orphan on Mars, the place people are dying after the previous planet dragon Ares cursed the planet when the Mars moon dragons and people killed him. Lunar is a scrappy survivor who stumbles upon the most important secret of the planet–a brand new dragon and a navy crew coaching in secret. That dragon picks Lunar as his human bonded, saving Lunar and his scrapper pal’s lives. Now, they need to practice collectively to save lots of their house planet of Mars. 

Ember and the Ice Dragons by Heather Fawcett
Ember is a hearth dragon whose adoptive father spelled her to appear like a lady for her security. When she retains bursting into flame, she’s despatched to Antarctica to reside along with her aunt. There, she decides to sabotage an ice dragon hunt, makes her first actual buddies, and adjustments the dragons’ future. If you happen to like dragon books, you’ll get pleasure from this magical journey.

Dealing with Dragons by Patricia C. Wrede 
We learn this dragon e book TWICE for a bedtime story along with the following books within the sequence, together with the newly printed FOURTH e book, Talking To Dragons! Cimorene is a powerful feminine princess who doesn’t wish to be rescued and married off. So she leaves her house and apprentices herself to a dragon. For enjoyable. No rescuing concerned, thanks very a lot. Then she helps save her dragon from the evil wizards. We LOVE and extremely advocate these dragon books.

Legends of the Sky by Liz Flanagan
If you happen to like dragons and provoking orphans who combat in opposition to evil — you’ll love this story a few lady who saves a sack of dragon eggs from an odd customer. Sadly, she turns into embroiled within the political ambitions of a maniacal ruler who needs the hatchling dragons for himself.  Nevertheless it’s Milla and her buddies who bond a dragon, not the Duke. However, the youngsters and their dragons usually are not secure — and in the event that they wish to see justice for all of the folks in Arcosi, they need to combat again.

The Dragon Warrior by Katie Zhao
Faryn is a likable, orphaned major character who values kindness and household. After serving to defeat a demon in Chinatown she discovers that she’s the prophetic demon-slaying Heaven Breaker and embarks on a quest. However she’s not alone — she journeys along with her resentful, offended brother Alex, her ex-friend Moli, and a cursed boy. Collectively they’ll combat demons, escape seize, and save imprisoned dragons to be able to attend the god’s Lunar New 12 months’s banquet. However as an alternative of discovering her lacking father on the banquet, she learns of the gods’ plan to wipe out faithless people. 

The Language of Spells by Garret Weyr, illustrated by Katie Harnett
Grisha is a dragon who spends just a few hundred years enchanted as a teapot. As soon as he’s a dragon once more, he meets a lonely lady whose first and solely pal is him. Grisha slowly begins to do not forget that an evil wizard has imprisoned different dragons. He and Maggie resolve to seek out the lacking dragons and free them— irrespective of the fee. And there shall be a value. The ending is HEARTBREAKING however so, so good making this certainly one of my favourite dragon books on this record.

Dragon Rider by Cornelia Funke
The opposite dragons received’t take heed to Firedrake, who is aware of that with the people encroaching on their house, it’s time to seek out the legendary house of the dragons. Firedrake embarks on discovering this land with a brownie named Sorrell and a human boy named Ben. The pacing of this e book is a bit gradual however, I feel most children will benefit from the many challenges of the journey and the passable ending.

The Hero and the Crown by Robin Mckinley  (Newbery Winner) 
Mckinley creates an epic heroine you could’t assist however adore. The king’s daughter, Aerin, has by no means been accepted due to her international mom. Aerin units out to not solely assist the dominion however show herself. Together with her data of a salve that protects her pores and skin and her horse’s pores and skin, she fights and defeats her first dragons. However earlier than reaching her true future, a good-looking magician will assist her be taught sufficient to save lots of the dominion from invaders.

Three Tasks for a Dragon by Eoin Colfer, illustrated by P.J. Lynch
In a center grade novel that appears like excessive fantasy, our hero, Prince Lir, is tricked by his stepmom and stepbrother, a darkish sorcerer, to forfeit his kingdom and embark on a quest to rescue a lady supposedly kidnapped by a dragon. Prince Lir makes use of his wits to keep away from demise by fixing the dragon’s issues, like mildew and a damaged wing…and staying alive. When the dragon fails to kill Prince Lir, the evil stepbrother arrives to do it himself. However the lady, Cethlenn, calls the wolfhounds to herself, they usually save Lir simply earlier than the stepbrother dies, cursing Lir and the dragon and freezing Cethleen. Splendidly complicated language, vivid imagery, and wonderful world-building, this e book transports readers right into a magical world of fine versus evil. Will our heroes get a cheerful ending?

City of Thieves (Battle Dragons) by Alex London
In Drakopolis, gangs of kins clans run the neighborhoods with violence and crime, utilizing dragons to combat one another and work as taxis and cargo carriers. Abel finds it and bonds with the dragon his sister stole however he’s pressured to combat within the kin battle. In an thrilling plot twist, Abel makes use of his strengths, his household, and his two seventh grade classmates to combat in opposition to ALL the kins to erase his household’s debt as soon as and for all. Cool world-building with improbable character improvement — this was a enjoyable learn!

New Dragon City by Marci Mancusi
After dragons attacked world, people should survive hidden, avoiding the skies crammed with human-eating dragons. When Noah meets a younger dragon, he’s stunned to feels compassion for her. The dragon Asha, in flip, saves his life. This goes in opposition to all the pieces his father preaches about killing all dragons. It goes in opposition to Asha’s herd’s hatred of people, additionally. Can Noah and Asha change the world with their new bond?

Dragon of Avalon Book 6 (Merlin) by T.A. Barron
I cherished all of the younger Merlin books, and this continues the sequence about the one dragon on Avalon named Basil, who should assist save Merlin’s life. This isn’t as compelling because the Merlin books as a result of it appears a bit extra predictable.

Dragon’s Milk (The Dragon Chronicles) by Susan Fletcherm
When her foster sister is deathly in poor health, Kaeldra discovers she will be able to speak to dragons. Quickly she’s charged with defending three orphaned child dragons and delivering them to a haven for dragons. That is an satisfying dragon keeper story for center grade readers. 

Drawing Dragons: Learn How to Create Fantastic Fire-Breathing Dragons by Sandra Staple
I would like this drawing e book. Though, I ponder if novices like me might observe the step-by-step instructions to attract dragons?

A Natural History of Dragons written by Emily Hawkins, illustrated by Jessica Rous
I like these books the place you’ll be able to examine dragons as in the event that they had been actual. This quantity addresses the dragon’s physique, life cycle, habits, habitats, and species variations like several animal nonfiction e book. The structure is visually interesting, the font is simple to learn, and the illustrations are gorgeous. This useful resource would make a fantastic addition to your bookshelves!

Eragon (Inheritance, Book 1) by Christopher Paolini 
No dragon round-up is full with out the Eragon fantasy dragons sequence. Ergon is the one e book I cherished of the sequence however it’s nonetheless value studying your complete Inheritance sequence. This epic fantasy begins with a 15-year-old boy hatches a dragon egg and learns he’s a Dragon Rider. Good vs. evil, treachery, knowledge, rising up, wars, trolls and elves, this fantasy e book has all of it.

Dragon’s Keep by Janet Lee Carey
I learn this eternally in the past and don’t bear in mind all the main points. Nonetheless, I loved it immensely. It’s a few princess who has a dragon claw as an alternative of a finger which her mom says she’s supposed to cover. However when a dragon kidnaps her, she discovers she has dragon blood and is supposed to satisfy a prophecy to carry peace to the people and dragons.

Seraphina by Rachel Hartman 
I cherished, cherished, cherished this e book. It’s a few lady named Seraphina who lives at court docket as a music trainer assistant and performer. She should cover that she’s part-dragon (scales and all) in a world that’s mistrustful of dragons. Neither human nor dragon might be categorized into good or unhealthy, each races do horrible issues in addition to present kindness to others. Superbly written with evocative imagery, this can be a great dragon story crammed with thriller, hazard, secrets and techniques, and friendship.

Aranya Shapeshifter Dragons Book 1 by Marc Secchia
Secchia creates probably the most marvelous, mesmerizing world of island kingdoms who’ve been bested by an evil conquering society. Our heroine is a captured princess who discovers she’s a dragon solely when thrown off a mountain towner to her demise. She makes use of her new form to combat again in opposition to the Sklakia aggressors. I shall be persevering with with the remainder of the dragon books within the sequence! (Free with Kindle Limitless)

Dragonsdawn Dragons of Pern by Anne McCaffrey
These dragon books are basic excessive fantasy dragon epics. You’ll discover each science-fiction and fantasy because it takes place on one other planet with dragons.

Chased by Fire (Cloud Warrior Saga) by DK Holmberg
The primary e book, which I actually cherished, didn’t have a dragon in it however the cowl has a picture of a dragon on all of the books so I feel it’s one of many fireplace creatures that seem on this first e book and extra within the subsequent books. It’s a few world of magic, elemental magic particularly, the place the border defending the nation from evil isn’t working. It’s a fantastic journey and really fascinating. (Free on Kindle Limitless)