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The Different Dragon
This bedtime story about bedtime stories shows how a lively, curious boy helps one of his moms create a magical tale. Together they weave a nighttime adventures that lands young Noah and his singing cat Diva deep in dragon territory. Join them as they make an unexpected discovery and help a new friend find his way. Also available in Spanish, El dragón diferente .
When 7th grader Alba Clark expressed an interest in translation, her Spanish teacher Pamela Torres handed her a copy of The Different Dragon . This passionate teacher and her motivated student worked closely together, delving into the essence of language and searching for words to honor the intention of the original story. Because of their efforts Two Lives Publishing is proud to bring you El dragón diferente . Author’s
I wrote The Different Dragon more than ten years ago, when I longed to read my children bedtime stories that mirrored the reality of our playful, average two-mom family. At the time I was also beginning my work as a PreK-12 consultant, helping schools address issues of gender and sexuality. Early Elementary teachers use The Different Dragon to teach students about the joy of telling stories, the value of being true to oneself, and the problem with stereotypes--- even of dragons. The Gay Lesbian Straight Educators Network (GLSEN) created a PreK-3rd grade lesson featuring Dragon that explores different kinds of families.
When 7th grader Alba Clark expressed an interest in translation, her Spanish teacher Pamela Torres handed her a copy of The Different Dragon . This passionate teacher and her motivated student worked closely together, delving into the essence of language and searching for words to honor the intention of the original story. Because of their efforts Two Lives Publishing is proud to bring you El dragón diferente . Author’s
I wrote The Different Dragon more than ten years ago, when I longed to read my children bedtime stories that mirrored the reality of our playful, average two-mom family. At the time I was also beginning my work as a PreK-12 consultant, helping schools address issues of gender and sexuality. Early Elementary teachers use The Different Dragon to teach students about the joy of telling stories, the value of being true to oneself, and the problem with stereotypes--- even of dragons. The Gay Lesbian Straight Educators Network (GLSEN) created a PreK-3rd grade lesson featuring Dragon that explores different kinds of families.
32 pages, Paperback
First published September 15, 2006
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February 21, 2013
This story A Different Dragon was about a little boy named Noah that is being read a bedtime story and he ends up meeting a dragon in it. The dragon is trying to be someting that other people and his friends expect him to act and be like,but he is the total opposite of what they expect him to be and Noah is trying to help him by talking to him and convincing him that being different or unique is ok and there will always be people or friends out there that like you for whom you are.
This book A Different Dragon is a great book for the younger ones from grades around first to probably third graders because it will help them understand to not judge people for how they look and focus more on their personalities. It will also help them try to make new friends with those they think that might be weird or different from them.
I strongly encourage children to read this book because it has a nice moral to it and its easy to understand , but some of my friends thought this book was inappropriate for some parents and their children because in the story the author states in the begining that the main character Noah has two mothers. As soon as my friends read this part they automatically thought that this book should'nt be read to younger kids and they got offended by it. But otherwise, I thought it was an amazing childrens book and I hope I can read this book to my nephews and neices soon.
May 20, 2019
A picture-book with a purpose, The Different Dragon is a bedtime story within a bedtime story. Noah, a young boy with two mothers, enjoys a wonderful, and interactive, bedtime story with Go-Ma (one of his mothers), learning along the way that being different isn't just "OK," it's something to be welcomed.
While not quite as natural as Pija Lindebaum's recent Mini Mia and Her Darling Uncle in its incorporation of the theme of same-sex couples into its narrative, this picture book does have some charm as a bedtime story, and is never overwhelmed by its didactic purpose. It is a welcome addition to the all-too short list of picture books featuring same-sex parents.
While not quite as natural as Pija Lindebaum's recent Mini Mia and Her Darling Uncle in its incorporation of the theme of same-sex couples into its narrative, this picture book does have some charm as a bedtime story, and is never overwhelmed by its didactic purpose. It is a welcome addition to the all-too short list of picture books featuring same-sex parents.
March 4, 2020
“The Different Dragon” by Jennifer Bryan is an illustrated picture book that I found on advocate.com’s Editor’s List of LGBTQ related books that children should read. The book was published in 2007.
The book is about a mother and a boy who happens to have two mothers. One of his mother’s helps the boy get ready for bed and eventually begins to help the boy create a bedtime story about a dragon. It is noted in the bedtime story that most dragons need to be fierce all the time and it’s a lot of pressure. The boy tells the dragon that he doesn’t have to be fierce and that he can be different if he wants to. Overall, the story does a nice of encouraging differences and uniqueness among individuals.
The text and illustrative features effectively fit with the story being told. The text overlaps the images on each page as each page has full page illustrations. There are points in the book where it feels like there are too many words on a page for a picture book, however, it doesn’t necessarily take away from the story being told.
As the boy does have two mothers, I would qualify this text as having diverse themes. The author does a nice job ‘normalizing’ having two moms and doesn’t spend too much time discussing this fact. While the boy having two moms is a part of the story, it is not the main focus by any means.
In a classroom, I would recommend this text for 3rd-8th grade students. This text could used as a mentor text for creating imaginative stories or for deeper discussions around equity and diversity.
The book is about a mother and a boy who happens to have two mothers. One of his mother’s helps the boy get ready for bed and eventually begins to help the boy create a bedtime story about a dragon. It is noted in the bedtime story that most dragons need to be fierce all the time and it’s a lot of pressure. The boy tells the dragon that he doesn’t have to be fierce and that he can be different if he wants to. Overall, the story does a nice of encouraging differences and uniqueness among individuals.
The text and illustrative features effectively fit with the story being told. The text overlaps the images on each page as each page has full page illustrations. There are points in the book where it feels like there are too many words on a page for a picture book, however, it doesn’t necessarily take away from the story being told.
As the boy does have two mothers, I would qualify this text as having diverse themes. The author does a nice job ‘normalizing’ having two moms and doesn’t spend too much time discussing this fact. While the boy having two moms is a part of the story, it is not the main focus by any means.
In a classroom, I would recommend this text for 3rd-8th grade students. This text could used as a mentor text for creating imaginative stories or for deeper discussions around equity and diversity.
March 5, 2020
The Different Dragon By Jennifer Bryan is a picture book. It's about a boy named Noah who has two moms and is getting ready for bed. As he gets ready for bed Go-Ma, helps him make up a magical story about sailing in the ocean and a dragon. The made up story is mainly about a dragon who is not fierce at all. Noah becomes friends with the dragon and he even teaches him how to play badminton. Noah's story ends and he goes to bed.
The focus of this story is not about having two moms it's about the stereotype of how a dragon should be. The author's point was to show that families can consist of two moms.
I would use this picture book as a read aloud to teach about diverse families and stereotypes for grades 3-8. The colors in the illustrations were dull. It seemed too wordy for a picture book.
I found this title in our module links.
I read the hardcover.
The focus of this story is not about having two moms it's about the stereotype of how a dragon should be. The author's point was to show that families can consist of two moms.
I would use this picture book as a read aloud to teach about diverse families and stereotypes for grades 3-8. The colors in the illustrations were dull. It seemed too wordy for a picture book.
I found this title in our module links.
I read the hardcover.
November 18, 2019
This books is about a little boy who has two mothers, a sister and several pets, one of his mums tells his a bedtime story where he goes on an adventure and meets a very friendly dragon.
October 15, 2009
Different Dragon
by, Jennifer Bryan
1. Brief Summary
A “not so little boy” named Noah wants to be independent and do things for himself but accepts help from one of his mothers. His mom tells him a bedtime story and asks questions so the story goes into the direction that he wants. Together they create memorable bedtime stories.
2. Potential Audience (Genre, Topic, and Reading Levels)
The genre of this book is Imaginative fiction
Topic is about acceptance of differences or of something that does not fit a certain mold.
Reading Level of this book is transitional to fluent reader.
3. Specific Curricular Uses (Guided Reading, Independent Reading, Shared Reading, Read Aloud, etc.)
This book would be ideal for Shared reading in the classroom because of the many questions they may come up about the story.
Independent reading for the fluent readers.
Read Aloud would be appropriate because it could be followed up with a discussion.
4. Social Issues the book addresses
This book address the issue about same gender parents, and it acknowledges the acceptance of being different, because others would still accept you the way you are.
5. Specific Literary Elements the book demonstrates
The use of dialogue helps create the tone of the story. From page to page, the story is twisting and turning, and is unexpected. There is no form of foreshadowing, because of this.
6. Interactions and Counteractions of text and image; How does the illustration help tell the story.
Even though the dialogue is clear, the pictures help to illuminate what is being portrayed in the story. This is ideal for the less fluent reader, to help suggest what is happening on each page.
by, Jennifer Bryan
1. Brief Summary
A “not so little boy” named Noah wants to be independent and do things for himself but accepts help from one of his mothers. His mom tells him a bedtime story and asks questions so the story goes into the direction that he wants. Together they create memorable bedtime stories.
2. Potential Audience (Genre, Topic, and Reading Levels)
The genre of this book is Imaginative fiction
Topic is about acceptance of differences or of something that does not fit a certain mold.
Reading Level of this book is transitional to fluent reader.
3. Specific Curricular Uses (Guided Reading, Independent Reading, Shared Reading, Read Aloud, etc.)
This book would be ideal for Shared reading in the classroom because of the many questions they may come up about the story.
Independent reading for the fluent readers.
Read Aloud would be appropriate because it could be followed up with a discussion.
4. Social Issues the book addresses
This book address the issue about same gender parents, and it acknowledges the acceptance of being different, because others would still accept you the way you are.
5. Specific Literary Elements the book demonstrates
The use of dialogue helps create the tone of the story. From page to page, the story is twisting and turning, and is unexpected. There is no form of foreshadowing, because of this.
6. Interactions and Counteractions of text and image; How does the illustration help tell the story.
Even though the dialogue is clear, the pictures help to illuminate what is being portrayed in the story. This is ideal for the less fluent reader, to help suggest what is happening on each page.
February 3, 2016
I like the idea of a different dragon, and there being different ways to be a dragon. I like that a young boy is teaching this to a sad dragon. I'm fine with the boy having two moms. I like that it is no big deal in the story that the boy has two moms. It's just an added detail. That all is great.
I don't love that I feel there are a lot of other wordy details (with pets and sisters and just a whole lot of words) that feel unrelated to me to a boy sharing a nice bedtime story with his mom. I feel that the author really pushed these extra words and details in order to include that this boy has two moms. Again, I love the execution in that it's no big deal, but it feels to me that it could be a story about a boy with two moms (with that being the focus) or a story about a boy who teaches a dragon that it's ok to be different. It just seemed like a lot going on for what the story was.
I thought it was cute that the boy wanted to hear a story and then he keeps interjecting. It still could have included two moms by both being part of the bedtime story, or both kissing him goodnight... But to me, it took too long to get to the bedtime story, which it feels was supposed to be the main plot point...
I don't love that I feel there are a lot of other wordy details (with pets and sisters and just a whole lot of words) that feel unrelated to me to a boy sharing a nice bedtime story with his mom. I feel that the author really pushed these extra words and details in order to include that this boy has two moms. Again, I love the execution in that it's no big deal, but it feels to me that it could be a story about a boy with two moms (with that being the focus) or a story about a boy who teaches a dragon that it's ok to be different. It just seemed like a lot going on for what the story was.
I thought it was cute that the boy wanted to hear a story and then he keeps interjecting. It still could have included two moms by both being part of the bedtime story, or both kissing him goodnight... But to me, it took too long to get to the bedtime story, which it feels was supposed to be the main plot point...
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October 13, 2009Summary: "This bedtime story about bedtime stories shows how the wonderful care and curiosity of a little boy, with some help from his willing moms, can lead to magical and unexpected places. Join Noah and his cat, Diva, on this nighttime adventure and you too will leave with an unforgettable new dragon friend!"
Audience:
- Reading level-Late Early
- Genre-Fiction
- Topic- Imagination, being different
Curricular uses: Read aloud- Could be used to teach the concept of how people can be different, shared reading- Could do shared reading to focus on the imagery the author uses
Social Issues: Same gender parents, the acceptance of being different than everyone else
Literary elements: Ongoing theme of accepting differences throughout book, very strong tone/mood, man vs. society conflict (ex. dragon not accepted by others because of his differences)
Interactions and counteractions of text and image: The interaction between the text and images allow the imagination of young Noah to show through. The wonderful illustrations make the bedtime story glow with the warm colors and night feel.
Audience:
- Reading level-Late Early
- Genre-Fiction
- Topic- Imagination, being different
Curricular uses: Read aloud- Could be used to teach the concept of how people can be different, shared reading- Could do shared reading to focus on the imagery the author uses
Social Issues: Same gender parents, the acceptance of being different than everyone else
Literary elements: Ongoing theme of accepting differences throughout book, very strong tone/mood, man vs. society conflict (ex. dragon not accepted by others because of his differences)
Interactions and counteractions of text and image: The interaction between the text and images allow the imagination of young Noah to show through. The wonderful illustrations make the bedtime story glow with the warm colors and night feel.
February 12, 2017
2.5 stars. This book is about a boy who has two moms, and one of them tells him a story (with his help, mind you) about a dragon who doesn't want to be ferocious. I like that this book didn't become about the two moms, that it was portrayed as a normal thing. At the same time, it seemed like the author felt that she had done her work and created an automatically good children's book just by including that bit of diversity. As a result, the story is lacking, and there is nothing else about it that stands out. It reads sloppily, like it is halfhearted and unfinished. The dragon is drawn adorably, though.
July 3, 2017
The descriptive language was hard to follow. The idea of the book was great though.
January 29, 2018
The family in the book just happens to have two mommies. Dragons don't have to be fierce.
March 23, 2022
The Different Dragon is a picture book about a boy named Noah, who is getting ready for bed. After the normal bathing, picking out pajamas, and brushing his teeth it is time for bed. This time one of his mom’s, Go-Ma, is tucking him in. He asks her for a story, one starring him. She proceeds to tell him a bedtime story about sailing on a magical ocean in a blue and orange sailboat with silver sails. As she tells the story Noah continues to interject ideas, forcing Go-Ma to adapt her story around them. As anyone who has told a story to children knows, this is an all too common experience. This story evolves into Noah meeting a big scary dangerous dragon, who when Noah confronts the dragon wearing his protective gear begins to cry. The addition of the crying dragon is at the suggestion of Noah. The dragon is saddened that everyone expects a scary fire-breathing dragon, and no one seems to want funny, sad or regular non-scary dragons. Noah, within the story, is a wise kid and tells the dragon that plenty of people will accept different types of dragons, and many would even like them. He proposes an idea; the dragon is welcome to try to set the sailboat on fire, or the two can go play badminton and eat ice cream. The dragon decides that he would like to learn to play badminton, and they play until the sun comes up. And then have breakfast, but breakfast is another story.
This book is a great book for teaching children about diversity. The most obvious lesson that children will pick up on will be the end to the story where it turns out it is okay to be different, even for dragons. They can learn this and apply it to their lives. Being different is okay, and many times people will like you for your differences. Just as Noah likes the dragon better because he isn’t scary and mean, instead they both love badminton. A second, more hidden, normalizing lesson in diversity is when the author mentions, almost off-hand, that Noah has two mothers, Go-Ma and Momma. This can be an important subtle lesson that some families don’t have to look like yours. Even more important, for children who have two moms or two dads, this can give them representation in the childrens’ books they read. Most stories present families with one mom and one dad. While this may be the experience of many children, there are also many children who have other family structures. When children can see themselves, and their families, in the books they read this allows them to feel more normal rather than always asking why their family doesn’t look like this. While the text and the story are well developed for their target audience, the illustrations more than pull their own weight. The detailed but cartoonish illustrations with a soft water color palette build on the setting of the book as a bedtime story. The characters are detailed enough to pop from the pages, while not distracting from the stunning backgrounds. The cover is simple but draws in potential readers by putting the face of the dragon on the cover. The dragon is easily identifiable as a dragon, without being a scary image for younger readers. I would recommend this book for ages 4-8 either as a bedtime read aloud with parents or in a classroom as a precursor to a lesson on diversity and the way it enriches everyone. Parents concerned about the LGBT+ elements of the story are encouraged to get over it. This book is neither explicit nor does it focus for too long on the plot point about Noah having two moms. Diversity is important and ignoring it won’t make it go away.
This book is a great book for teaching children about diversity. The most obvious lesson that children will pick up on will be the end to the story where it turns out it is okay to be different, even for dragons. They can learn this and apply it to their lives. Being different is okay, and many times people will like you for your differences. Just as Noah likes the dragon better because he isn’t scary and mean, instead they both love badminton. A second, more hidden, normalizing lesson in diversity is when the author mentions, almost off-hand, that Noah has two mothers, Go-Ma and Momma. This can be an important subtle lesson that some families don’t have to look like yours. Even more important, for children who have two moms or two dads, this can give them representation in the childrens’ books they read. Most stories present families with one mom and one dad. While this may be the experience of many children, there are also many children who have other family structures. When children can see themselves, and their families, in the books they read this allows them to feel more normal rather than always asking why their family doesn’t look like this. While the text and the story are well developed for their target audience, the illustrations more than pull their own weight. The detailed but cartoonish illustrations with a soft water color palette build on the setting of the book as a bedtime story. The characters are detailed enough to pop from the pages, while not distracting from the stunning backgrounds. The cover is simple but draws in potential readers by putting the face of the dragon on the cover. The dragon is easily identifiable as a dragon, without being a scary image for younger readers. I would recommend this book for ages 4-8 either as a bedtime read aloud with parents or in a classroom as a precursor to a lesson on diversity and the way it enriches everyone. Parents concerned about the LGBT+ elements of the story are encouraged to get over it. This book is neither explicit nor does it focus for too long on the plot point about Noah having two moms. Diversity is important and ignoring it won’t make it go away.
November 16, 2020
As a queer trans baba to a toddler, I cannot fully convey how much I hate this book. My kid likes the pictures so I make up a different story to go along with them, because the text is (in my queer, trans, parental, writer's opinion) nigh unreadable. Not only can I not figure out what age this book is meant for, I can't even really decide what the point is. "It's okay to be different" has been done better, clearer, and more interestingly, and it's screamingly clear that this was a book written by a like, Childhood Professional. She may also have kids, but it just feels like a constructed lecture by a child psychologist instead of a story told by a parent with a non-standard family structure! It's so stilted. It's so busy. It needed about half the text cut and the remaining text edited for flow.
There are so many better books for queer & trans parents!
(The cat's cute tho.)
There are so many better books for queer & trans parents!
(The cat's cute tho.)
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October 8, 2024“The Different Dragon ” by Jennifer Bryan is a children’s story about a little boy named Noah who is getting ready for bed. Noah has two moms. One of Noah’s mother’s helps him get ready for sleep by telling him a tale of a gentle dragon. Readers come along with Noah and his mom as they embark on a magical journey with a different dragon. This story is excellent for littles as it introduces them to the concept of same sex relationships, instilling in them the idea that our differences do not define us. Also, I personally liked that the two moms were not the center of the story, they were mainly background characters. I liked that the author did not make a big deal out of it, but treated it like it was normal (as it should be).
August 25, 2021
I had a hard time picking a rating for this one, because as a writer it bothers me that the book is way too wordy and the narrative and messages are unclear, and as a librarian I would never read this book for a storytime. But my kids really liked it so...isn't that what matters in the end? It's probably more like a 2 or 2.5 for me, but I gave it a 3 because the illustrations are captivating to a kid's imagination and if my kids wanted me to read it more than once then I feel like it deserves more than a 2.
February 6, 2018
A fantastic story for kids, great for bedtime, or anytime, and sure to be a favorite. Noah's moms love him very much, and he loves having fun with them while he's getting ready for bed. The best part of the routine is when Go-Ma tells him a story before he goes to sleep! Tonight Go-Ma tells him of the Different Dragon!
I loved reading this book, I've been meaning to for so long. Wonderfully done, the characters and cute, the illustrations are adorable.
I loved reading this book, I've been meaning to for so long. Wonderfully done, the characters and cute, the illustrations are adorable.
March 16, 2018
Young Noah and one of his mothers create a bedtime fantasy story together about travelling on a boat and visiting a dragon that doesn't want to be what people expect him to be. Standard story on whole - a bit of a convoluted narrative in getting the message out about being different - assuming this connects with Noah's experience of being the son of a lesbian couple. I did find it strange that you never see the two mothers interact with one another. Not great, but not offensive.
December 10, 2025
One night, a boy is going to bed, so his moms tell him a story about a dragon who is getting tired of acting like a ferocious dragon.
As a book to inspire parents to tell better bedtime stories, this book is doing pretty well. As an actual narrative that fits industry standards? Not so much. There are a lot of very wordy pages, and there's no resolution. I had fun reading it, but I ended up disappointed.
As a book to inspire parents to tell better bedtime stories, this book is doing pretty well. As an actual narrative that fits industry standards? Not so much. There are a lot of very wordy pages, and there's no resolution. I had fun reading it, but I ended up disappointed.
November 22, 2020
An imaginative story about a young boy, Noah, being told a story by his Go-Ma (one of his mums). He goes on an adventure and meets a dragon who doesn't want to be fierce anymore. I think this story has an empowering underlying message about being who you are not who you think other people want you to be.
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February 24, 2021I like the story, a dragon that could be anything he wanted. Even though Noah has 2 moms it is not the main point of the story. It is the story itself and how Go Ma and Noah make up the dragon story together. I like the fact that there isn't a big point made of the two moms it's just mentioned in passing.
February 29, 2024
This book is about a young boy turning his bedtime routine into a magic fairytale adventure.
I would use this book as a brain break, giving children the opportunity to explore. I would also use this book when talking about writing stories with children with the intention of talking about made up stories.
I would use this book as a brain break, giving children the opportunity to explore. I would also use this book when talking about writing stories with children with the intention of talking about made up stories.
November 12, 2018
Fantastic. The storyline is wonderful, with a dragon who doesn’t want to be mean and scary. The family in the story happens to have two moms, but the story isn’t about that. The illustrations are beautiful. My five year old and I both loved this book.
July 13, 2017
A bedtime story created along the way.....
January 30, 2018
Excellent children's book about a little boy with two mamas. One of his mamas tells him a bedtime story at before he goes to bed. The book shows that there are many different kinds of families.
August 29, 2018
Meh, just okay. I like the illustrations of the cats, and the fact that there are casually two moms.
February 26, 2019
Great concept but what a long-winded, wordy way to do it. Too much.
October 10, 2019
Sometimes dragons are just misunderstood. Cute story in a story!
April 17, 2020
A very nice book to read with children, really enjoyed it.
January 9, 2017
This is a wonderful book. For any kid who loves storytelling & for any kid who is different. It is inclusive for families who are different. It embraces all the ways we are different. There are different ways to be a kid, different ways to be a parent, different ways to be a family and different ways to be a dragon.
The dragon is sad because he's been told there is only one way to be a dragon and he can't be that kind of dragon. No matter how hard he tries, he can't do it and he's very unhappy. He's always expected to be fierce and mean and to breathe scary fire. That makes him sad. He only wants to play, have friends, and learn badminton. He wishes people could let dragons be different. He isn't scary.
The kid in the story reassures his new dragon friend that there are as many ways to be a dragon as there are to be a kid. He has a lot of friends who are different and says they will all love a dragon who is different too.
The kiddo grabbed this off a shelf at the library excited about the dragon on the cover. I remembered reading it in a bookstore years ago and loving it. It reminded me of a book about a pirate named Tough Borris.
When I saw how many words were in the book I wasn't sure if this would work with the 3 year old. But when we read it at nap time he was glued to the story from beginning to end. When it ended he wanted to read it again immediately. It's probably the longest book he's listened to & stayed engaged with the entire time.
We often tell stories that we make up together as a family. He loved the story the mom and the kid in this book made up together about the Dragon who was different.
The dragon is sad because he's been told there is only one way to be a dragon and he can't be that kind of dragon. No matter how hard he tries, he can't do it and he's very unhappy. He's always expected to be fierce and mean and to breathe scary fire. That makes him sad. He only wants to play, have friends, and learn badminton. He wishes people could let dragons be different. He isn't scary.
The kid in the story reassures his new dragon friend that there are as many ways to be a dragon as there are to be a kid. He has a lot of friends who are different and says they will all love a dragon who is different too.
The kiddo grabbed this off a shelf at the library excited about the dragon on the cover. I remembered reading it in a bookstore years ago and loving it. It reminded me of a book about a pirate named Tough Borris.
When I saw how many words were in the book I wasn't sure if this would work with the 3 year old. But when we read it at nap time he was glued to the story from beginning to end. When it ended he wanted to read it again immediately. It's probably the longest book he's listened to & stayed engaged with the entire time.
We often tell stories that we make up together as a family. He loved the story the mom and the kid in this book made up together about the Dragon who was different.
February 12, 2017
The Different Dragon was cute, but not what I was expecting. In this fiction/fantasy story the little boy who has two mothers is getting ready for bed and wants one of his moms to tell him a bedtime story about a dragon. One of the things that I love about this book is how casual the book integrated the lesbian parents into the story so casually and used the dragon to explain that it's okay to be different and people will accept you and love you. Though the book was rather tedious to read, it was an easy read and it was easily understandable so that would make it great for children of all ages. There were a few words that might be on the harder side for some, but the beautiful illustrations were absolutely fantastic and did a great job at following the plot. Just like any book about these types of issues, it presents wonderful opportunities to talk about LGBT issues with children, and this book adds a great fantasy take on that as well that might be fun for some children. Overall, it was a decent child's picture book, and it does a great job at incorporating casual LGBT couples into more and more stories, but for my sake, it's not one I'd necessarily use as a teaching example for young children because they sometimes need more explicitly to be introduced to new ideas.
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