About This Book
The Red Dragon is an engaging 3-D picture book that explores themes of acceptance, fear of the unknown, and making friends. A new red dragon moves into a neighborhood, but his cow, sheep, and horse neighbors are initially wary of him. To win them over, the dragon tries various disguises and even changes his diet, leading to a heartwarming resolution where he is accepted for who he is. The book includes interactive press-out disguises, allowing young readers to participate in the dragon's attempts to fool his neighbors. It's ideal for children aged 4-8, offering a gentle narrative about overcoming prejudice and finding belonging.
When a red dragon moves to a new neighborhood, the cow, sheep, and horse that live nearby don't want to meet him, until he changes his diet. Includes disquises that the reader can use to help the dragon try to fool his new neighbors.
Discussion Prompts
1
Why do you think the cow, sheep, and horse were afraid of the red dragon at first?
2
Have you ever felt scared of someone new, or had someone be scared of you?
3
What are some ways we can be kind to new people in our neighborhood or school?
4
Why do you think the dragon tried to wear disguises? Did it help him make friends?
5
What does it mean to accept someone for who they are, even if they are different?
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