Dragon Diaries

A parent might reach for this book when their child is struggling with big, overwhelming feelings like anger or anxiety that seem to burst out of them. Dragon Diaries tells the story of Flicker, a young dragon who keeps a diary about his biggest problem: his fiery breath, which erupts whenever he has a strong emotion. This makes it hard to make friends and causes a lot of trouble. Through his diary entries, we see Flicker learn to understand his feelings and find his own unique strengths. It's a gentle, humorous story that uses a fantasy metaphor to make emotional regulation accessible and fun for kids ages 6 to 9, normalizing the experience of feeling different and making mistakes while learning to cope.