Ever wish you had a something for teaching kids about BIG feelings and tricky behaviors? That’s exactly what My Dragon Books do — turn big topics into little lessons that children actually understand and relate to. The books focus on a silly dragon named Diggory Doo who makes mistakes, learns how to fix them, and invites kids to do the same. Perfect for social-emotional learning for preschool!
If you’ve never heard of them, let me introduce you to your new favorite book collection (there are 68 of them at time of posting!)
What Are My Dragon Books?
My Dragon Books is a series of picture books by Steve Herman. Each story follows a young dragon learning everyday life lessons — from managing anger to following rules, being kind, or handling worries.
✨ Kid-Friendly Language: Big feelings are hard to explain. These books break it down in simple ways kids get.
✨ Engaging & Relatable: The dragon’s silly antics keep kids giggling, but they also see themselves in the dragon’s struggles.
✨ Perfect for Circle Time: These books spark conversations about feelings, rules, and kindness.
✨ Calm-Down Corner Approved: Keep a few of these books in your calm down space so kids can revisit them when they need a little help regulating their emotions.
✨ Home Connection: Share them with families to help reinforce what you’re teaching at school.
Here are just a few suggestions to get started:
So give them a try and see the magic they bring to your circle time, calm-down corner, and daily classroom moments.
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