Books like Dragon gets by by Dav Pilkey
When the dragon yells “Good morning” and immediately goes about his day, nothing goes as planned. From turning the kitchen upside down to writing a letter to the wrong friend, his misadventures create a comical whirlwind that keeps everyone amused. The book gently highlights feelings of self-doubt and the value of perseverance while celebrating the infectious humor that a blundering dragon can bring to ordinary chores.
First publish date: 1991
Genre: Children's Fiction/Early Readers
Authors: Dav Pilkey
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