About This Book
In Dav Pilkey's gentle chapter book, Dragon, a solitary creature, discovers the profound joy of friendship when he forms an unlikely bond with an apple. Their time together is filled with simple pleasures, but when the apple eventually disappears, Dragon is overcome with grief. The story tenderly explores themes of loneliness, the beauty of connection, and the natural cycle of loss and renewal, as Dragon eventually finds comfort and hope in the appearance of new apples. It's an excellent book for discussing big feelings with young children.
Dragon becomes such close friends with an apple that he deeply mourns its loss and is overjoyed when more grow to take its place.
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Discussion Prompts
1
How did Dragon feel when he was lonely? What made him feel better?
2
What was your favorite thing Dragon and Apple did together?
3
How did Dragon feel when Apple was gone? Have you ever felt sad when something you loved was gone?
4
What did Dragon learn about friendship and new beginnings?
5
Why do you think the author chose an apple as Dragon's friend?
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