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The Nervous Dragon

A Story About Overcoming Back-to-School Worries

Part of First Seasonal Stories

Author DK
Board Book
$7.99 US
DK. | DK Children
6.31"W x 6.31"H x 0.45"D   | 7 oz | 48 per carton
On sale Jun 04, 2024 | 18 Pages | 9780744098402
Age 3-5 years | Up to Kindergarten
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This picture book is an adorable introduction to starting school for pre-readers. This journey of a young dragon will teach little ones that starting school isn’t as scary as they might think.

From DK’s bestselling First Seasonal Stories series comes a new magical adventure for any little dragon aged 3-5 getting ready to start school!

Follow the story of Drago, who learns to embrace new experiences as he gets ready for his first day at school. But when he thinks about it, it makes him feel nervous. Settle first day jitters with this magical story that shows that starting school isn't as scary as little ones might think. This story normalises first day worries and is a gentle reminder of the exciting new possibilities that school brings.

This heartwarming board book about starting school offers:

- A great opportunity for little ones to understand and communicate their emotions, build confidence and overcome worries.
- Bright illustrations alongside an engaging storyline that is suitable for young children.
- A chunky board book with rounded edges and sturdy pages for children to turn.
- The fifth title in the bestselling series that includes includes The Happy Pumpkin, The Grumpy Reindeer, The Sleepy Bunny, and The Lonely Otter.

Children who are getting ready to start school are encouraged to share any hidden worries they may have through this picture book about a dragon with a big secret - that he can’t breathe fire. But what will the other dragons at school think? Think board book will teach little ones that starting school is exciting and there's no better place to learn and perfect your fire breathing techniques!

More in the series

At DK, we believe in the power of discovery. So why stop here?

If you like The Nervous Dragon, then why not try other titles in this collection of first experiences for young children? Try The Happy Pumpkin, The Grumpy Reindeer, The Sleepy Bunny, and The Lonely Otter for an introduction to Halloween, Christmas, Easter and Valentine’s!
"Blaze is nervous for his first day of school. His family encourages him by sharing the excitement of what school will bring, but Blaze has a big secret that he is worried others at school will learn about. As he prepares for school, his nerves are joined by “butterflies in his tummy” while he silently frets over others finding out. Lucky for Blaze, he is joined by a caring teacher and classmates that have their own worries. Together, the class learns that “school is where you learn how to do new things and some of those things might seem hard at first.” All of the bright and unique dinosaur characters pop off of the pages, especially those with bright white backgrounds. The use of thought bubbles to convey Blaze’s nervousness will be a reminder to kids that their thoughts are also part of their “story.” Details, such as blushing cheeks, toy knights, and font changes make this board book a standout. VERDICT This strong SEL title is a perfect addition to any library with dinosaur lovers and children who are new to the school environment."—School Library Journal
We believe in the power of discovery. That's why we create books for everyone that explore ideas and nurture curiosity about the world we live in.
 
From first words to the Big Bang, from the wonders of nature to city adventures, you will find expert knowledge, hours of fun and endless inspiration in the pages of our books. 

https://www.dk.com/ View titles by DK

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This picture book is an adorable introduction to starting school for pre-readers. This journey of a young dragon will teach little ones that starting school isn’t as scary as they might think.

From DK’s bestselling First Seasonal Stories series comes a new magical adventure for any little dragon aged 3-5 getting ready to start school!

Follow the story of Drago, who learns to embrace new experiences as he gets ready for his first day at school. But when he thinks about it, it makes him feel nervous. Settle first day jitters with this magical story that shows that starting school isn't as scary as little ones might think. This story normalises first day worries and is a gentle reminder of the exciting new possibilities that school brings.

This heartwarming board book about starting school offers:

- A great opportunity for little ones to understand and communicate their emotions, build confidence and overcome worries.
- Bright illustrations alongside an engaging storyline that is suitable for young children.
- A chunky board book with rounded edges and sturdy pages for children to turn.
- The fifth title in the bestselling series that includes includes The Happy Pumpkin, The Grumpy Reindeer, The Sleepy Bunny, and The Lonely Otter.

Children who are getting ready to start school are encouraged to share any hidden worries they may have through this picture book about a dragon with a big secret - that he can’t breathe fire. But what will the other dragons at school think? Think board book will teach little ones that starting school is exciting and there's no better place to learn and perfect your fire breathing techniques!

More in the series

At DK, we believe in the power of discovery. So why stop here?

If you like The Nervous Dragon, then why not try other titles in this collection of first experiences for young children? Try The Happy Pumpkin, The Grumpy Reindeer, The Sleepy Bunny, and The Lonely Otter for an introduction to Halloween, Christmas, Easter and Valentine’s!

Praise

"Blaze is nervous for his first day of school. His family encourages him by sharing the excitement of what school will bring, but Blaze has a big secret that he is worried others at school will learn about. As he prepares for school, his nerves are joined by “butterflies in his tummy” while he silently frets over others finding out. Lucky for Blaze, he is joined by a caring teacher and classmates that have their own worries. Together, the class learns that “school is where you learn how to do new things and some of those things might seem hard at first.” All of the bright and unique dinosaur characters pop off of the pages, especially those with bright white backgrounds. The use of thought bubbles to convey Blaze’s nervousness will be a reminder to kids that their thoughts are also part of their “story.” Details, such as blushing cheeks, toy knights, and font changes make this board book a standout. VERDICT This strong SEL title is a perfect addition to any library with dinosaur lovers and children who are new to the school environment."—School Library Journal

Author

We believe in the power of discovery. That's why we create books for everyone that explore ideas and nurture curiosity about the world we live in.
 
From first words to the Big Bang, from the wonders of nature to city adventures, you will find expert knowledge, hours of fun and endless inspiration in the pages of our books. 

https://www.dk.com/ View titles by DK

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