Mirabelle and the Baby Dragons

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Mirabelle and the Baby Dragons is a lively, sparkly addition to Harriet Muncaster’s Mirabelle series, mixing magical mishaps with a charming dragon sanctuary setting. As Mirabelle discovers that confidence is not quite the same as expertise, young readers get a funny, warm story about listening, learning and asking for help - with plenty of baby dragons to make the lesson considerably more exciting.

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What is Mirabelle and the Baby Dragons about?

Mirabelle Starspell, a mischievous girl with a witch mother and fairy father, loves casting spells and flying on her broomstick. When her family visits a dragon sanctuary, she's eager to showcase her knowledge. However, Mirabelle soon realises she's not the dragon expert she thought she was, leading to unexpected adventures and lessons.

About the author

Harriet Muncaster is a British author and illustrator who loves creating magical stories. She is best known for her popular Isadora Moon books, about a little girl who is half-fairy, half-vampire. Harriet enjoys drawing, making tiny models, and imagining wonderful worlds to share with her readers.

Discussion ideas around Mirabelle and the Baby Dragons

Knowing when to ask for help: Mirabelle thinks she already knows a lot about dragons. What might make it difficult for her to admit when she needs help, and when have you learnt something by listening to someone more experienced?

Looking after animals: What do the baby dragons need from the people caring for them, and how is this similar to looking after real animals?

Mischief and consequences: Which of Mirabelle’s choices causes the most trouble, and what could she have done differently?

Being different: Mirabelle is half witch and half fairy. How do her two sides shape her personality, and what makes each member of her family special?

Real expertise: What does it mean to be an expert at something? Is knowing a lot enough, or do experts need other qualities too?