Elmer and the Dragon

Name: Elmer and the Dragon
ISBN: 9780394890494

by Ruth Stiles Gannett

Join Elmer Elevator and his flying dragon as they unexpectedly land on Feather Island. There, they meet a community of talking canaries and help their king and queen uncover a long-lost treasure.

About This Book

In this delightful sequel to My Father's Dragon, young Elmer Elevator and his beloved flying dragon find themselves unexpectedly marooned on a remote island inhabited solely by a society of talking canaries. Among them is Flute, a canary Elmer once knew. Elmer and the dragon assist the canaries' royal family in digging up a buried chest left by former human settlers, discovering various household items, a harmonica, and bags of gold. This gentle chapter book emphasizes themes of friendship, teamwork, and perseverance, offering a charming adventure for early elementary readers.

On their way home Elmer and a flying dragon land on an unusual island and help some canaries uncover a buried treasure. Sequel to My father's dragon.

Concepts

Friendship & Loyalty Teamwork & Collaboration Resilience & Perseverance Empathy & Kindness Curiosity & Wonder Freedom & Independence Joy & Gratitude Self-Confidence & Identity Making Friends Growing Up Dragons Animals Adventure Friendship & Social Birds

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Discussion Prompts

What challenges did Elmer and the dragon face when they got stranded? How did they solve them?

How did Elmer show kindness and helpfulness to the canaries?

If you found a treasure chest, what do you think would be inside?

What makes Elmer and the dragon such good friends?

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