For your convenience, results have been split into page(s) in groups of 25.

Your Search for Dragons produced 57 item(s).
To find the item in the Miami University Libraries, click on the title.
These titles may also be available at your local school or public library.

For your convenience, results have been split into 3 page(s) in groups of 25.

[1] [2] [3]

---

1. Alexander, Sue (1985). World famous muriel and the scary dragon. Boston: Little, Brown & Co..

Abstract:
A king asks Muriel to help people from his kingdom who are afraid of a dragon. With her peanut butter cookies, Muriel finds the dragon. She then gives the dragon a bath which makes him feel better. In return, he becomes a nicer dragon so the king continues to give him a bath once a week.

Abstract provided by Christy Jackson, 1994 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Bravery] [Conflict Resolution] [Critical Thinking] [Dragons] [Fear] [Food] [Helping] [Hygiene] [Mythical] [Nonverbal Communication] [Nutrition] [Royalty]

---

2. Avi (2002). Things that sometimes happen. New York: Simon & Schuster.

Abstract:
This collection of short stories are exaggerated to intrigue your imagination. The stories are full of odd events involving animals, traveling, and much more.

Abstract provided by Lauren Terakedis, 2006 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Acceptance] [Accomplishment] [Adventures] [Animals] [Appearance] [Bear] [Beverage] [Camel] [Car] [Cat] [Critical Thinking] [Decision Making] [Dragons] [Elephant] [Excitement] [Feelings] [Friendship] [Goal Setting] [Happiness] [Hard Work] [Hippopotamus] [Home] [Humor] [Illness] [Imagination] [Individuality] [Kindness] [Monkey] [Repetition] [Self Esteem] [Storytelling] [Success] [Teamwork] [Tiger] [Transportation] [Travel] [Verbal Communication] [Water] [Weather]

---

3. Bradfield, Roger (1967). A good knight for dragons. New York: Young Scott Books.

Abstract:
A nice, good-hearted prince named Cedric is in for a predicament. His father, the King, wants Cedric to sword the Dragon to proved that he can rule the kingdom. However, Cedric hates to fight and hates violence. At the end, Cedric humorously gets out of the situation while still earning respect and the kingdom.

Abstract provided by Jenny Davis, 1994 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Conflict Resolution] [Critical Thinking] [Decision Making] [Dragons] [Fable] [Family] [Fight] [Nonverbal Communication] [Parents] [Peer Resistance] [Refusal Skills] [Royalty] [Self Esteem] [Stress Management] [Verbal Communication]

---

4. Cooper, Susan (1991). Matthew's dragon. New York: McElderry Books.

Abstract:
Matthew loves dragons. His mother reads him a bed time story about a dragon. This dragon comes alive and takes Matt on an enchanted adventure in the sky.

Abstract provided by Meredith Bailey, 1994 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Adventures] [Critical Thinking] [Dragons] [Family] [Imagination] [Mythical] [Parents] [Sleep]

---

5. Coville, Bruce (1984). Sarah and the dragon. New York: J.B. Lippincott.

Abstract:
After an argument with her friend Oakhorn the unicorn, Sarah is kidnapped by a lonely dragon. In his castle, he is human and they become friends. The only way he can break the spell is to do something good while he is a dragon.

Abstract provided by Victoria Dynes, 1994 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Conflict Resolution] [Dragons] [Friendship] [Loneliness] [Mythical] [Nonverbal Communication] [Royalty] [Verbal Communication]

---

6. Craig, M. Jean (1962). The dragon in the clock box. New York: W. W. Norton.

Abstract:
Joshua tapes up a clock box and tells his family that there is a dragon egg in it. The dragon is born and flies away immediately so that Joshua's family could never see it.

Abstract provided by Katie Maroney, 1994 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Birth] [Conflict Resolution] [Dragons] [Family] [Family] [Fantasy] [Imagination] [Mythical] [Nonverbal Communication] [Verbal Communication]

---

7. Dahl, Roald (1991). The minpins. New York: Penguin Books Ltd..

Abstract:
Little Billy isn't supposed to go into the forest of sin, but he is a curious young boy. When he disobeys his mother and goes into the scary forest, he finds much more than a mean monster - he find new friends.

Abstract provided by Elisabeth Costa, 1995 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Adventures] [Airplane] [Birds] [Bodies Of Water] [Dragons] [Friendship] [Lake] [Mythical] [Swan] [Transportation]

---

8. Davol, Margueritte W. (1997). The paper dragon. New York: Simon & Schuster.

Abstract:
Sui-Jen, the dragon, is awakened and begins to destroy everything. Mi Fei is the only person brave and wise enough to put the dragon back to sleep. Mi Fei needs courage, heroism, and wisdom to save his village from the dragon.

Abstract provided by Erin Okamoto, 1998 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Art] [Assertiveness] [Bravery] [Challenges] [Chinese] [Community] [Conflict Resolution] [Courage] [Critical Thinking] [Culture] [Dragons] [Heroism] [Love] [Loyalty] [Multicultural] [Neighbors] [Verbal Communication]

---

9. dePaola, Tomie (1980). The knight and the dragon. New York: G.P. Putnam's Sons.

Abstract:
A not-so-mean dragon and an inexperienced knight both learn how to fight one another and, then, decide to battle it out. Who will be defeated?Be ready for a surprise ending.

Abstract provided by Bea Elliott, 1995 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Conflict Resolution] [Cooperation] [Dragons] [Fight] [Nonverbal Communication] [Royalty] [Teamwork]

---

10. de Regniers, Beatrice//Montresor, Beni (1968). Willy o'dwyer jumped in the fire. New York: McClelland and Stewart Ltd..

Abstract:
In this folk rhyme, Billy is forced to find his place in the universe. He sees it all from hell to heaven and winds up in the same place where he starts.

Abstract provided by Elisabeth Costa, 1995 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Dragons] [Fire] [Mythical] [Rhyme] [Spiritual] [Travel] [Witches]

---

11. Elmer, Irene (1972). Anthony's father. Toronto: Putnam.

Abstract:
Anthony's father is a magician. Anthony tells his teacher and class that he wants to be a magician too. The class does not believe in magic, so Anthony is determined to prove to them that he can do it. He makes dragons grow right in front of their eyes, but they are unable to see the dragons because they do not believe.

Abstract provided by Britt Cagnole, 1994 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Careers] [Critical Thinking] [Dragons] [Family] [Goal Setting] [Imagination] [Magic] [Parents] [Persistence] [School] [Self Esteem]

---

12. Fleming, Denise (2001). Pumpkin eye. New York: Henry Holt and Company.

Abstract:
A dark night of Halloween fright brings you colors, sounds, and sensory sights.

Abstract provided by Valerie Ubbes, 2002 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Alliteration] [Animals] [Bat] [Cat] [Celebration] [Colors] [Dragons] [Five Senses] [Halloween] [Holidays] [Moon] [Night] [Noise] [Pretend] [Rhyme] [Shadows] [Sounds] [Tiger] [Unicorns] [Witches]

---

13. Gag, Wanda (1929). The funny thing. New York: Coward, McCann, and Geoghegan.

Abstract:
A wise mountain man uses his wisdom to outsmart a mean dragon.

Abstract provided by Allison Green, 1995 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Conflict Resolution] [Critical Thinking] [Deception] [Dragons] [Mountains] [Verbal Communication]

---

14. Gleeson, Libby (1991). The great big scary dog. New York: Tambourine Books.

Abstract:
Jen, her sister, and a friend decide to scare a dog with their dragon costume for the Chinese New Year's dance. When they roar and try to scare the dog, the dog is very friendly to the girls and allows them to pet him.

Abstract provided by Jen Schlosser, 1996 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Animals] [Assertiveness] [Celebration] [Chinese] [Critical Thinking] [Dog] [Dragons] [Family] [Fear] [Feelings] [Friendship] [Holidays] [Multicultural] [Mythical] [Neighbors] [New Year] [Nonverbal Communication] [Parents] [Siblings]

---

15. Hartman, Rachel (2002). Amy unbounded: Belondweg blossoming. Wynnewood, PA: Pug House Press.

Abstract:
Through comic book style illustrations, Amy of Eddybrook Lodge encounters many exciting adventures with her best friend. During the summer between her ninth and tenth birthday, Amy and her friend learn many lessons about life. The most important ones are that love doesn't solve everything and even heroines sometimes need help.

Abstract provided by Erin Entrup, 2006 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Actor] [Anger] [Assertiveness] [Cartoons] [Conflict Resolution] [Critical Thinking] [Decision Making] [Dragons] [Embarrassment] [Excitement] [Family] [Feelings] [Folktale] [Friendship] [Goal Setting] [Imagination] [Love] [Marriage] [Mythical] [Nonverbal Communication] [Parents] [Peer Resistance] [Pretend] [Refusal Skills] [Royalty] [Self Esteem] [Stress Management] [Verbal Communication]

---

16. Hildick, E. W. (1970). The dragon that lived under manhattan. New York: Crown.

Abstract:
Jimmy and the prince explore under Manhattan in search of a dragon. They become friends with the dragon.

Abstract provided by Mark Graler, 1994 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Conflict Resolution] [Critical Thinking] [Decision Making] [Dragons] [Fear] [Feelings] [Friendship] [Mythical] [Royalty] [Self Esteem] [Verbal Communication]

---

17. Hope, Christopher (1985). The dragon wore pink. New York: Atheneum.

Abstract:
Tarquin is a dinosaur and his fellow dragon disowned him. After settling a quarrel between the dragons and people. Tarquin is criticized again. He and Ellio fly away.

Abstract provided by Ryan Lex, 1995 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Conflict Resolution] [Decision Making] [Dinosaur] [Dragons] [Friendship] [Magic] [Nonverbal Communication] [Racism] [Verbal Communication]

---

18. Hunter, Mollie (1983). The knight of the golden plain. New York: Harper and Row.

Abstract:
A young boy daydreams that he is a fearless knight as a knight, he slays dragons and witches and helps a princess regain her voice.

Abstract provided by Alison Long, 1995 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Adventures] [Bravery] [Conflict Resolution] [Dragons] [Dreams] [Mythical] [Nonverbal Communication] [Witches]

---

19. Katz, Karen (2004). My first Chinese New Year. New York: Henry Holt and Company.

Abstract:
Gung Hay Fat Choy! Happy New Year! A Chinese child is getting ready for the Chinese New Year by decorating the walls with red, making an alter to honor ancestors, getting a new dress to wear, and getting a haircut to start the new year off fresh and new. They eat a New Year's Eve feast for the good health and finally the New Year's parade with lion dancers, drummers, and the dragon! Then, they wish each other Gung Hay Fat Choy!

Abstract provided by Katie Armbruster, 2006 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Animals] [Beauty] [China] [Chinese] [Clothing] [Dancing] [Dragons] [Family] [Feelings] [Food] [Grandparents] [Happiness] [Health] [Holidays] [Language] [Lion] [Money] [Multicultural] [New Year] [Nutrition] [Parade] [Parents] [Party] [Plants] [Self Esteem] [Siblings] [Verbal Communication] [Wish]

---

20. Korschunow, Irina (1978). Adam draws himself a dragon. New York: Harper & Row.

Abstract:
A young dragon comes to stay with Adam for a while and they help each other overcome the problems that make their school days unhappy.

Abstract provided by Niki Lowe, 1994 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Acceptance] [Assertiveness] [Body Image] [Conflict Resolution] [Differences] [Dragons] [Feelings] [Goal Setting] [Insecurity] [Mythical] [Overweight] [Peer Resistance] [Problem Solving] [Sadness] [Self Esteem]

---

21. Krahn, Fernando (1983). The secret in the dungeon. New York: Clarion .

Abstract:
A curious child slips away from a tour group at an old castle. He stumbles upon a sleeping dragon in the dungeon.

Abstract provided by Niki Lowe, 1994 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Conflict Resolution] [Curiosity] [Dragons] [Mythical] [Stress Management] [Travel]

---

22. Lawson, Julie (1993). The dragon's pearl. New York: Clarion Books.

Abstract:
Xiao Sheng finds a magic pearl. He and his mom are robbed. To save the pearl, Xiao swallows it and becomes a dragon.

Abstract provided by Troy Rees, 1995 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Bodies Of Water] [Chinese] [Dragons] [Fantasy] [Giving] [Multicultural] [River] [Song] [Water]

---

23. Leaf, Margaret (19687). Eyes of the dragon. New York: Lothrop, Lee, & Shepard.

Abstract:
A young boy is growing up in a rural village in China. An artist paints a dragon without eyes on the wall of a village. When the town insist he puts eyes on the dragon, amazing events occur.

Abstract provided by Katey Voitlein, 1994 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Careers] [Chinese] [Community] [Conflict Resolution] [Critical Thinking] [Decision Making] [Dragons] [Multicultural] [Mythical]

---

24. Le Guin, Ursula K. (1989). Fire and stone. New York: Macmillan.

Abstract:
A dragon terrorizes a city. Min and Polo discover what the dragon wants and saves their city in the process.

Abstract provided by Troy Rees, 1995 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Animals] [Bodies Of Water] [Cat] [Community] [Conflict Resolution] [Critical Thinking] [Decision Making] [Dragons] [Fire] [Mythical] [Nonverbal Communication] [Pond] [Rescue] [Stress Management] [Teamwork] [Verbal Communication]

---

25. Luenn, Nancy (1982). The dragon kite. New York: Harcourt Brace Jovanovich.

Abstract:
Ishikawa, a thief who steals from the rich and gives to the poor, learns to build kites in order to take the emperor's golden dolphins.

Abstract provided by Jennifer McAnulty, 1995 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Dragons] [Goal Setting] [Heroism] [Japanese] [Kite] [Multicultural] [Mythical] [Royalty]

[1] [2] [3]