Books like Knight and the Dragon by Tomie dePaola
In *Knight and the Dragon*, Tomie dePaola presents a gentle tale of two novices—a knight who has never battled a dragon and a dragon who has never faced a foe. Their meeting promises a light-hearted exploration of bravery, friendship, and the surprises that arise when expectations are turned on their head.
First publish date: 1980
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Fantasy
Authors: Tomie dePaola
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