When a Dragon Comes to Stay

What do our readers think of When a Dragon Comes to Stay? (Generated from the text of reviews of the book)

Children enjoy the cute dragon, colourful pictures, rhymes and funny lessons about sharing and good manners. Some children find the repeated pattern less exciting after a while, but many still enjoy joining in with the story.

What does the Pageticker team say about When a Dragon Comes to Stay?

Caryl Hart turns manners, sharing and big feelings into a jaunty dragon adventure, with bouncy rhymes and plenty of opportunities for children to join in.

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What is When a Dragon Comes to Stay about?

When a dragon comes to stay, does she roar and demand her own way? No, dragons don't do that! But sometimes, even the best-behaved dragons find good manners a bit tricky. Join this little dragon and her friends as they learn to share, eat politely, and handle emotions with love and patience.

About the author

Caryl Hart is a well-loved children's author from the UK who enjoys writing fun and imaginative stories. She is best known for books like 'Supermarket Zoo' and the 'Albie' series. Caryl loves visiting schools and libraries to meet her readers and inspire everyone to enjoy the magic of books and storytelling.

Discussion ideas around When a Dragon Comes to Stay

Being a good guest: What makes the little dragon a welcome guest, and which of her choices would you find hardest to make?

Sharing and taking turns: How do the dragon and her friends show fairness when they play, and what could they do if sharing becomes tricky?

Big feelings: What might make the dragon feel cross, sad or tired, and what helps her feel better?

Manners with meaning: Why do manners matter when we eat, play or get ready for bed, and are there times when rules might need explaining?

Dragons in real life: If a dragon came to stay at your house, what would you teach it about being kind and considerate?