A sweet and powerful story told in second-person about facing your fears (or dragons) and how, when people work together, hope can prevail.
It's a normal day in your normal town. You are all alone when you spot a dragon overhead. You know you can't defeat it by yourself, so you call for help. Your friends, family and neighbors all band together. Some do the firefighting, some try to reason with the dragon and some are fierce and fearless. Just when it seems the beast has won, more people arrive and rally against it. Finally, the dragon flees! And now, if it ever comes back, you’ll be ready to face it with your community. Together.
“In this parable, a tot discovers and implements activism…Teaches a worthwhile lesson in grit and teamwork.”
“[Shares] insights and appreciation for the importance of teamwork…This engaging dragon story also emphasizes how approaching issues or obstacles that might feel overwhelming with persistence and with a supportive group of allies can lead to positive outcomes.”
“Shows that a united community can tackle even the biggest, scariest problems…A good choice for read-aloud…[A] dynamically illustrated story about the power of community.”
“Like many outstanding picture books, this is more than a story about dragons. It is also about activism, the process of getting a community to work together. That element makes When You Meet a Dragon suitable for both younger and more mature audiences. Highly recommended.”
“Action-packed, colorful illustrations serve as a powerful aid to teaching children what to do when they encounter ‘dragons’ in life…The message of community can be an encouragement. Parents and teachers could also find this a helpful mentor text for a study about dealing with challenges and classroom community.”
“Plentiful white space in the digital artwork allows interested readers to recognize all members of the community (including pets and other animals) and the role they play while they work together to face a common problem.”