Dragons, Dragons, and More
 
Dragons
 
October 2024
1000 Books Before Reading
1000 Books before Reading got a refresher! It's dragon themed. Logs and stickers have been updated to fit the new theme!

New registrants will receive a dragon bag upon registration. 

Reading Dragons & Friends
On November 1st, we will be launching our new K-5 reading program, Reading Dragons and Friends. 
Children will be able to earn collectable dragon trading cards.
Join us at Family Reading Night on November 7th at 5 p.m., to earn the first exclusive card! 
Picture Books 
Miguel must fight!
by Jamie Ofelia

When El Dragón attacks, artistic Miguel must save his family and prove his colored pencils are mightier than the sword. 
Kai's Tea Eggs
by Karina Zhou

Multicultural Day is coming up at school, and Kai is nervous about sharing her family's Chinese food with her classmates. Kai's mother is excited about making special dishes, but Kai doesn't like feeling different from everyone else. Upset, she runs off on her own and meets Ming the dragon, who takes her on a magical journey to explore different parts of Chinese culture--especially all the different kinds of delicious food! With Ming's help, Kai learns about her family roots and how to celebrate all that makes her unique. Kai's Tea Eggs is a charming story for anyone who, like Kai, has felt the frustration of trying to fit in before finally learning to appreciate who they are.
Sterling and Nugget the Dragon
by Judd B. Shaw

In a land far away, many fear a dragon named Nugget -- including Sterling, a brave young boy, who dreams of becoming a knight. Sterling sets out to slay the dragon, until his quest presents him with a choice: fight or help. In choosing kindness and compassion, Sterling becomes a true knight.
Our dragon
by Mem Fox

A baby dragon who breathes fire, especially when he's hungry or tired, feels bad about singeing household items, including shoes, plants and toys, but comes to realize his parents love him unconditionally. 
Roar-choo!
by Charlotte Cheng

"In this fiery tale of helping your friends and valuing differences, cold-ridden Dragon, who can't stop sneezing long enough to get a roar out, refuses to rest until patient, peaceful Phoenix convinces him to take the break he so badly needs.
Feeling Hopeful
by Laura Wippell

A story about a dragon who finds a special way to help young animals plagued by fears become more hopeful.
Chapter Books and Graphic Novels
Lightningborn
by Julie Kagawa

"Searching for a True Dragon in order to save humanity, one capable of intelligent thought and the ability to use magic, Princess Gem finds fate intervening in the form of Remy and his rare dragon, Storm, who are the targets of an evil pirate.
Alas de fuego 1/ Wings of Fire 1 : La profecía/ The Prophecy
by Tui T. Sutherland

Una guerra cruel divide a las tribus desde hace generaciones, y la única esperanza recae en cinco jóvenes dragones destinados a traer la paz. La profecía dice que los cinco elegidos deben permanecen ocultos, esperando el momento preciso para actuar.
Daydreamer
by Rob Cameron

Split between two worlds, his real one, in which he's a lonely, bullied kid, and a magical realm called the Sanctuary, 11-year-old Charles finds reality and imagination colliding when evil moves into his apartment building, and he must harness the power of his creativity to save both worlds.
Azmina, el dragon dorado de purpurina / Azmina the Gold Glitter Dragon
by Maddy Mara

Azmina, Willa y Noemí están encantadas de saber que son chicas dragon de purpurina. Su majestuosa gobernante, la reina Árbol, las convoca al Bosque Mágico, donde las chicas descubren rápidamente que como dragones tienen habilidades increíbles. Pueden volar por encima de las copas de los árboles, exhalar brillantes ráfagas de fuego y rugir lo suficientemente alto como para hacer temblar el suelo. Sin embargo, con esta nueva magia viene una gran responsabilidad. Como chicas dragón son protectoras juradas del bosque y deben ayudar a mantenerlo a salvo de los problemáticos trasgos sombríos, que están decididos a robar para sí mismos la magia del bosque.
Valor wings
by Sam Subity

In 1940, in a small English village, Iris, when her dragon best friend is sent to the war brewing in Europe and she receives news her brother is among the troops trapped in France by the advancing German troops, devises a desperate plan to save them both.