The Do Not Take/ Bring Your Dragon Series

By Julie Gassman

A mischievous dragon causes comic chaos wherever a child tries to take it.

humorous · rhyming · educational · vibrant

Pageticker community rating

Average 4.8, from 5 readers

What is The Do Not Take/ Bring Your Dragon series by Julie Gassman about?

Beginning in 2016 and continuing through 2024, Julie Gassman’s humorous picture-book series follows a child and an exuberant dragon in places where dragons really should not go. From the library and dinner table to recess, field trips, school celebrations, germ-spreading escapades and visits to Grandma’s, each story builds on the same playful dilemma while introducing new everyday manners and routines. Rhyming text and energetic illustrations suit children aged 3–7, especially fans of dragons, silliness and interactive read-alouds. Mild comic chaos and fiery dragon behaviour may briefly alarm sensitive readers.

Genres

Humour Animals Poetry/Verse

About the author

Julie Gassman is a talented author who writes fun and exciting books for children. She is best known for her popular story 'Do Not Bring Your Dragon to the Library'. Julie enjoys creating stories that make children laugh and think. She hopes her books will inspire kids to love reading as much as she does.

All the books in The Do Not Take/ Bring Your Dragon series

Julie Gassman Do Not Take Your Dragon To Dinner

by Julie Gassman

Dinner with a dragon sounds delightful—until table manners meet fiery chaos.

Do Not Bring Your Dragon to the Library

by Julie Gassman

A dragon’s library visit turns noisily unexpected—can anyone restore the peace?

Do Not Take Your Dragon to the Playground

by Andy Elkerton and Julie Gassman

Can one little girl teach her dragon that playground fun has rules?

Do Not Take Your Dragon on a School Trip

by Julie Gassman

A dragon’s school trip to the fire station turns surprisingly fiery—but what caused the chaos?

Do Not Take Your Dragon to the Last Day of School

by Julie Gassman

What could possibly go wrong when a dragon joins the last day of school?

Do Not Let Your Dragon Spread Germs

by Julie Gassman

Can a hug-loving dragon spread joy without spreading germs?

Do Not Bring Your Dragon to Grandma's

by Julie Gassman

Can Grandma’s usual biking, baking and crafting survive a dragon’s surprising visit?

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