About This Book
Dav Pilkey's 'Dragon Gets By' introduces young readers to Dragon, a well-meaning but often clumsy character who tries his best at daily tasks. Across several short, humorous stories, Dragon accidentally reads an egg instead of a newspaper, sweeps a hole in his floor, and buys too much at the grocery store. This book is part of Scholastic's Acorn early reader line, designed to build reading confidence with easy-to-read text, full-color illustrations, and plenty of gentle humor. It subtly explores themes of responsibility, perseverance, and normalizing mistakes, making it an excellent choice for children aged 4-8.
Dragon wakes up groggy and does everything wrong all day long.
Discussion Prompts
1
What was the funniest mistake Dragon made in the book? Have you ever made a silly mistake that made you laugh?
2
Dragon keeps trying even when things go wrong. What does that tell us about being resilient?
3
Why do you think it's important to be responsible, even if it's hard sometimes?
4
How do you think Dragon felt when he realized he made a mistake? What do you do when you make a mistake?
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