10 Children's Books with Dragons!
- Antonisa Scott
- May 22
- 4 min read
There’s just something magical about reading children’s books with dragons! 🐉✨ Whether you’re curious about how to care for a dragon, what happens when one crashes into your town, how they make friends, discover their fire, or throw the ultimate dragon party—these 10 fantasy children’s books have all your dragon-loving bases covered!
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Let’s goooo!!! 📚💫🔥
Written by Elli Woollard
Illustrated by Benji Davies
Ages: 2 - 6 years old.
A baby dragon sets out to find a knight to nibble on (as dragons do), but things take a turn when he crash-lands and is saved by a kind young knight. This rhyming fantasy story is filled with whimsical art and the coziest twist of fate!
Written and Illustrated by Beatrice Blue
Ages: 4 - 7 years old.
Two friends go on a chilly quest to find a terrifying dragon but discover he’s nothing like the scary stories they’ve heard. With cozy, magical illustrations and a beautiful message about kindness, this book warms the heart like a fireplace in winter.
Written by Kelly DiPucchio
Illustrated by Greg Pizzoli
Ages: 3 - 7 years old.
This quirky and whimsical fantasy children’s book stars a dragon who’s downright bad to the bone—causing chaos wherever he goes! But when a clever little knight reads him a story about a kinder dragon, something surprising happens… he listens, and his heart begins to change.
Written and Illustrated by Emma Yarlett
Ages: 2 - 6 years old.
This charming and interactive fantasy children’s book follows a boy writing letters to everyone he knows asking for advice on caring for his dragon. With quirky illustrations and actual removable letters, this one is cozy, clever, and packed with magical snail-mail fun!
Written by Helen Docherty
Illustrated by Thomas Docherty
Ages: 3 - 5 years old.
This knight would rather wield books than swords, and honestly—same! With cozy fantasy vibes and quirky charm, he wins over dragons and doubters alike with the magic of storytelling.
Written and Illustrated by Dav Pilkey
Ages: 5 - 7 years old.
Dragon just wants a friend, and when he thinks he’s found one in an unexpected place, his whole world changes. It’s a sweet, funny, and totally heartfelt story that captures the awkward charm of friendship and imagination.
Written and Illustrated by Sean Julian
Ages: 4 - 8 years old.
Sloppy the forest dragon is all about muddy hugs and messy fun—until he’s asked to take a bath, which he is not thrilled about. But after a few sudsy surprises, he learns that baths might just be his new favorite thing!
Written by Calista Brill
Illustrated by Jennifer A. Bell
Ages: 4 - 8 years old.
In this whimsical fantasy tale filled with cozy watercolor and ink illustrations, a little dragon struggles time and again to learn how to fly. With a dash of childlike rebellion and a heartfelt moral, he eventually learns the importance of listening to his mother—along the way picking up some big life lessons in the sweetest way.
Written by Naomi Kefford and Lynne Moore
Illustrated by Benji Davies
Ages: 3 years and up.
Dragons arrive in town and stir up everyone’s routine, but when the townsfolk flee, they learn the dragons are just trying to settle in. This cozy and whimsical story is full of warmth, charm, and a gentle lesson on embracing change and new friendships.
Written by Dan Bar-el
Illustrated by Tim Powers
Ages: 3 - 6 years old.
This silly, fun-loving dragon breathes ketchup, marshmallows, and everything but fire, and it totally stresses him out. With quirky illustrations and a sweet family vibe, this tale reminds us to embrace what makes us different—and maybe pass the salsa.
Written by Adam Rubin
Illustrated by Daniel Salmieri
Ages: 2 - 5 years old.
Tacos + dragons = pure chaotic fun in this laugh-out-loud classic filled with bold, quirky illustrations. It’s an absolute must-have if you're ever planning to throw a taco party for your fire-breathing friends (this time just skip the spicy salsa!).
I hope you loved this 10 Children's Books with Dragons Book list as much as I did!
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Cheers,
Antonisa from Transcend Studio 🏔️🧝♀️