if i had a Dragon

A parent would reach for this book when their child is feeling frustrated, bored, or resentful toward a younger sibling who cannot yet play the big kid games they enjoy. It addresses the common childhood feeling that a brother or sister is a boring or inconvenient playmate compared to the wild possibilities of a make-believe world. The story follows Morton, a boy who imagines replacing his little brother with a giant, fire-breathing dragon. However, as Morton visualizes the logistical nightmares of a dragon playmate, from its inability to fit in a sandbox to the fire-breath hazards during hide-and-seek, he realizes that a brother his own size is actually the perfect companion. It is a humorous, lighthearted exploration of gratitude and perspective for children ages 3 to 7.