Dragon Post

What do our readers think of Dragon Post? (Generated from the text of reviews of the book)

Children enjoy the bright pictures, silly dragon antics and especially opening the letters themselves. They often want to revisit the story and join in with Alex’s exciting adventure.

What does the Pageticker team say about Dragon Post?

Dragon Post is a gloriously fun and inventive picture book in which Alex tackles dragon care problems by writing to the people who might know best. The colourful artwork, silly names and real letters to open make this a brilliant choice for curious children who enjoy joining in. It is warm hearted too, gently showing that asking for help and caring about a friend sometimes means making a difficult decision.

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What is Dragon Post about?

When Alex discovers a dragon hiding under his stairs, he doesn’t know what to do! Luckily, he writes letters to grown ups who might know how to help. With each reply, Alex learns the challenges and joys of caring for a dragon friend. Packed with colourful illustrations, real letters to open, and plenty of laughs, this interactive story celebrates friendship, creativity, and the fun of asking for help.

About the author

Emma Yarlett is a talented author and illustrator who loves creating fun and imaginative books for children. She is best known for her popular 'Nibbles the Book Monster' series, where a cheeky monster munches his way through stories. Emma enjoys drawing, inventing characters, and sharing her love of books with readers everywhere.

Discussion ideas around Dragon Post

Asking for help: Alex writes to several grown-ups when he is unsure what to do. Who would you ask for help in his situation, and what advice might they give?

A dragon at home: What do you think would be the most exciting and the most difficult thing about having a dragon under your stairs?

Looking after friends: How does Alex show that he cares about the dragon, and how can we tell when someone or something needs more space or freedom?

Letters and messages: Which letter would you most like to receive, and what would you write in a letter to Alex or the dragon?

Funny names and pictures: How do the names, handwriting and illustrations help you guess what each letter-writer is like?