Imagine Your Story: Dragons

Fire Truck vs. Dragon by Chris Barton

Friends Fire Truck and Dragon demonstrate what a good team they make at campfires, cookouts, birthday parties, and more, but in unexpected and unimpressive ways.

Dragons Eat Noodles on Tuesdays by Jon Stahl

While two monsters argue over how the story they are telling should go, Dennis, a very hungry dragon, is listening nearby–and he has very definite ideas about how this story should end.

Seagull & Sea Dragon written and illustrated by Sydni Gregg

Seagull flies through the sky and Sea Dragon swims in the ocean, each wondering about the other’s home until they meet and discover their worlds are more similar than they imagined.

Fergal and the Bad Temper written and illustrated by Robert Starling

Fergal the dragon does not like being told what to do. It’s not fair! And when things aren’t fair, Fergal loses his temper and snorts angry fire. He feels sorry afterward, but Fergal just can’t control his outbursts! After one really fiery day, his family and friends offer him some advice to calm down. Can this dragon learn to cool it before a temper tantrum hits? A perfect choice for fiery kids everywhere!

Gondra’s Treasure by Linda Sue Park

Gondra, a little dragon, celebrates her uniqueness while talking with her parents about differences between her father’s homeland in the East, and her mother’s in the West.

Rosie the Dragon and Charlie make Waves by Lauren H. Kerstein

It’s summertime, and you’re invited for a rollicking day at the pool with Charlie and his pet dragon (and best friend!), Rosie. But be careful–swimming with a dragon can be, um, challenging. As Rosie and Charlie blow bubbles (don’t forget your umbrella!), practice flutter kicks (watch out for tidal waves!), and offer shoulder rides (hang on tight!), Rosie proves that dragons make the most fun pets ever. Now if only Charlie can keep Rosie’s attention focused on the rules at the pool and NOT on her gummy snacks (you know, the ones that cause stinky dragon breath!) …Grab your towels and sunscreen and join Rosie and Charlie for a fun-filled summer adventure!

The Night Dragon written and illustrated by Naomi Howarth

Maud isn’t like the other night dragons. She doesn’t breathe fire or cast great gray, sooty clouds over the land to bring nightfall. But when the chance comes, can her friend Mouse help her pluck up the courage to fly?

Liza Jane & the Dragon by Laura Lippman

Liza Jane believed she could find better parents. So she fired her mom and dad and hired the first applicant who came to the door–a dragon. Cool. Dragons like pizza. So does Liza Jane. But this dragon only has one solution to every problem. And it’s NOT cool. In fact, it’s pretty HOT.

Sir Tim Wants a Dragon by Judith Koppens

Sir Tim wants a pet. Not just any pet. Tim wants a dragon. But the pet shop doesn’t sell dragons. Or do they? A funny book about an enthusiastic boy with a big imagination.

Non fiction

Real-world Dragons by Matt Doeden

Dragons are only myths from stories long ago, right? Not so fast. Dragon legends started somewhere. Explore the world of animals and find out which ones are most like the dragons from your favorite myths.

Dragon Behavior by Matt Doeden

In popular dragon legends, dragons breathe fire and hoard treasures. But many kinds of dragons appear in stories from all over the world. What do these dragons eat? Where do they live? From dragons that fly to dragons that help people, find out what makes each type of dragon unique.

Foaming dragon experiment: https://thejoysofboys.com/foaming-dragon-science-experiment/

Frozen baking soda dragon eggs: https://inspirationlaboratories.com/frozen-baking-soda-dragon-eggs/

Dragon crafts: https://gleefulgrandiva.com/2017/01/11/how-to-make-your-dragon/

Imagine Your Story: Unicorns

Unicorns 101 written and illustrated by Cale Atkinson

Invites the reader to join top unicorn scientists as they clear up the myths and misconceptions people have about these majestic creatures and their abilities.

When Unicorns Poop by Lexie Castle

Presents all the magical things that happen when unicorns poop, toot, sneeze, and more.

Unicorn is Maybe Not So Great After All written and illustrated by Bob Shea

Concerned about losing friends during the first week of school, Unicorn upgrades his fabulousness.

Kevin the Unicorn: It’s Not All Rainbows written and illustrated by Jessika Von Innerebner

Everyone knows that unicorns are perfect, and Kevin is definitely a unicorn.  So how is it possible that Kevin is having anything less than a perfect day?  This hilarious story about a day that goes from bad to worse is a helpful reminder that perfection is overrated.

Do you Believe in Unicorns? by Bethanie Deeney Murguia

Is that a horse wearing a hat, or is it a unicorn in disguise? It all depends on how you look at it in this charming story about finding the extraordinary in the ordinary.

Sophie Johnson: Unicorn Expert written and illustrated by Morag Hood

Are you a unicorn expert? Then meet Sophie Johnson… you have a lot in common! Sophie Johnson is an endearing new picture book character, who is just bursting with information and knowledge that she is keen to pass on.

Unicorn toilet paper tube craft: https://merakimother.com/unicorn-crafts-for-kids/

Feeling Sick

My Mommy Medicine by Edwidge Danticat

When a child wakes up feeling sick, she is treated to a good dose of Mommy Medicine. Her remedy includes a yummy cup of hot chocolate; a cozy, bubble-filled bath time; and unlimited snuggles and cuddles. Mommy Medicine can heal all woes and make any day the BEST day!

Mommy Sayang written and illustrated by Rosana Sullivan

Aleeya, concerned when her beloved mother becomes sick, remembers and returns the promise Mommy has made to her–that she will always be by her side.

Charlotte the Scientist Finds a Cure by Camille Andros

Charlotte, a budding bunny scientist, ignores the doubters and confidently finds a cure to the mysterious malady affecting the forest.

Wild Honey From the Moon written and illustrated by Kenneth Kraegel

On a cold winter’s eve, deep in the woods, a mother shrew frets about her sick young son. His head is cold and his feet are hot, and there is only one thing that can cure him: wild honey from the moon. Mother Shrew does not stop to wonder how she will make such an impossible journey. Instead, she grabs her trusty red umbrella, gives her darling son a kiss, and sets out into the unknown.

The Greedy Goat written and illustrated by Petr Horáček

Goat is tired of eating grass. First she tries the dog’s breakfast washed down with some of the cat’s milk. As Goat becomes more adventurous in her eating, the family notices that things have gone missing– including Goat herself, who begins to feel colorfully unwell.

Another Way to Climb a Tree by Elizabeth Garton Scanlon

When Lulu’s feeling well, she climbs every tree in sight. But when Lulu’s sick, all she has is her imagination and a shadow.

I Feel Sick!: A Little Princess story by Tony Ross

Claiming to be too ill to do chores or go to school, the Little Princess makes a miraculous recovery when a party invitation arrives.

Chik Chak Shabbat by Mara Rockliff

When Goldie gets sick and can’t make the cholent, her neighbors bring dishes they made to share with each other.

Mogie: The Heart of the House by Kathi Appelt

A rambunctious puppy finds a home at the Ronald McDonald House, a place that houses sick children and their families while they undergo treatment.

Taking Care of Mama Rabbit by Anita Lobel

When Mama Rabbit falls ill, her ten little rabbits each tend to her in their own way.

I am a Booger– Treat Me with Respect by Julia Cook

Helps teach children health and hygiene. Boogie the booger teaches the healthy way to blow your nose using a Booger Ghost. Boogie knows that most people think he s gross, and some people even call him a snot. But he doesn’t t feel bad because he does great things! He keeps us from getting sick! He’s a true defender and just asking for a little respect.

My Best Friend is a Germ by Guillaume Bianco

Rebecca is a six-and-a-half-year-old girl who is out of luck and her parents are on the verge of divorce and she is always getting sick due to a weak immune system. One rainy day Rebecca’s luck changes when she meets a magical microbe named Ernest, who becomes her best friend! Ernest is no regular germ–he is about the same height as Rebecca and he can talk. Can Rebecca keep her parents together with the help of her new friend? And can anyone really have a friend who belongs in a Petri dish?

Nonfiction

Fighting Sickness by Joseph Midthun

A graphic nonfiction volume that introduces the human body’s immune response to infectious disease.

Germ blow painting: https://www.simpleeverydaymom.com/germ-blow-painting-art/

Spring has Sprung!

Sun Above and Blooms Below: a Springtime of Opposites by Felicia Sanzari Chernesky

A class takes a springtime field trip to a farm to see chicks hatch and discover many opposite things in their surroundings.

Llama Llama Very Busy Springtime! By Anna Dewdney

Spring is here and Llama Llama is excited! To celebrate, he has planned a busy day full of fun. But between helping Nelly Gnu with a big spring playdate and helping Luna Giraffe plan a perfect picnic, has Llama bitten off more than he can chew?

A Friend for Bear by Steve Smallman

Bear is so excited that it’s spring, she forgets to slow down and enjoy every moment until her friend Tortoise reminds her.

Patience, Miyuki by Roxane Marie Galliez

When Spring arrives, Miyuki rouses her grandfather to greet the flowers in their garden, then embarks on a journey seeking pure water to awaken the one flower still sleeping.

Good-bye, Winter! Hello, spring! Written and illustrated by Kazuo Iwamura,

While out exploring Mick, Mack, and Molly take a ride on a fallen log and learn how the snow melts and ends up in the rivers and lakes and eventually in the sky.

Pig & Goose and the First Day of Spring by Rebecca Bond

On the first day of spring Pig sets out to have a picnic by the pond, meets Goose, and so discovers a new friend.

You’re Snug with Me by Chitra Sounder

A mother polar bear answers the questions of her two curious cubs about what lies beyond their cozy winter den as they wait for spring to arrive.

Sakura’s Cherry Blossoms by Robert Paul Weston

Sakura’s dad gets a new job in America, so she and her parents make the move from their home in Japan. When she arrives in the States, most of all she misses her grandmother and the cherry blossom trees, under which she and her grandmother used to play and picnic. She wonders how she’ll ever feel at home in this new place, with its unfamiliar language and landscape.

When Spring Comes by Kevin Henkes

Animals and children alike watch as the world transforms from the dark and dead of winter to a full and blooming spring

And Then It’s Spring by Julie Fogliano

Simple text reveals the anticipation of a boy who, having planted seeds while everything around is brown, fears that something has gone wrong until, at last, the world turns green.

Grow seeds in a jar: https://littlebinsforlittlehands.com/seed-jar-science-experiment-kids/