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Dragonboy
Reminiscent of Pete the Cat and Llama Llama, Dragonboy begins a new series about a curious, imaginative, playful little boy and his band of lovable stuffed animal friends.
Dragonboy is curious. He is playful, pensive, and kind. More than anything, he is himself: an imaginative little boy who loves to be a dragon. His stuffed animal friends—Darwin, Yellow Kitty, Simon, and Drako—are always by his side as he explores and discovers something new. Because the best part of an adventure is being with the ones who know you best.
The first in a new series, Dragonboy is the friend every child has been waiting for, a little boy full of empathy and joy who's ready to discover anything and everything our wonderful world has to offer.
Dragonboy is curious. He is playful, pensive, and kind. More than anything, he is himself: an imaginative little boy who loves to be a dragon. His stuffed animal friends—Darwin, Yellow Kitty, Simon, and Drako—are always by his side as he explores and discovers something new. Because the best part of an adventure is being with the ones who know you best.
The first in a new series, Dragonboy is the friend every child has been waiting for, a little boy full of empathy and joy who's ready to discover anything and everything our wonderful world has to offer.
40 pages, Hardcover
First published September 14, 2021
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May 30, 2022
a book about how it's okay to be different than people expect you to be - because you're exactly as you should be - to be a perfect you (:
April 11, 2022
We just read Dragonboy: Today is a great day for adventure.
"And you're okay being different than your supposed to be?"Karley asked.
"We are already who we are supposed to be" said Dragonboy
Such a sweet book. Dragonboy dresses as a Dragon and goes on adventures with his friends...a kitty, a yeti, a sloth, a dragon. They all are different and have different ways of seeing things which makes their adventure all the more exciting! They make a new friend, (a new name is a good discovery: a bunch of sounds you already know, attached to someone you don't, yet. ) she's a unicorn who's sad she's not like she's supposed to be...but by the end of the day with these new and different friends she discovers she was exactly who she was supposed to be!
"And you're okay being different than your supposed to be?"Karley asked.
"We are already who we are supposed to be" said Dragonboy
Such a sweet book. Dragonboy dresses as a Dragon and goes on adventures with his friends...a kitty, a yeti, a sloth, a dragon. They all are different and have different ways of seeing things which makes their adventure all the more exciting! They make a new friend, (a new name is a good discovery: a bunch of sounds you already know, attached to someone you don't, yet. ) she's a unicorn who's sad she's not like she's supposed to be...but by the end of the day with these new and different friends she discovers she was exactly who she was supposed to be!
December 9, 2021
A really sweet book about being yourself and having fun adventures every day.
November 8, 2021
When I read a children’s book, I look for 3 things: (1) a story that is easy to follow, (2) words that will be fun for parents to say, and fun for children to hear, and (3) illustrations that draw attention. Dragonboy, by Fabio Napoleoni, excels in all 3 categories.
The story is great. Dragonboy wakes up, puts on his dragon suit, and spends the day with his friends. The day’s adventures remind us that “every day is a great day for exploring,” that we can be who we want to be (instead of meeting others’ expectations), and that making new friends is the best discovery in a day.
The book is full of fun words: as they explored, the characters “plodded,” “sauntered,” “pranced,” and “rocketed.” The reader/listener will learn about a unicorn, a sloth, and a yeti. And the words contain positive affirmations such as “I can do anything.”
The illustrations are wonderful. There is great attention to detail, such as stripes on trees, a flag on the sailboat labeled “dream,” and a field of daisies. The colors are soft and inviting.
I can hardly wait to share this book with the children in our family.
The story is great. Dragonboy wakes up, puts on his dragon suit, and spends the day with his friends. The day’s adventures remind us that “every day is a great day for exploring,” that we can be who we want to be (instead of meeting others’ expectations), and that making new friends is the best discovery in a day.
The book is full of fun words: as they explored, the characters “plodded,” “sauntered,” “pranced,” and “rocketed.” The reader/listener will learn about a unicorn, a sloth, and a yeti. And the words contain positive affirmations such as “I can do anything.”
The illustrations are wonderful. There is great attention to detail, such as stripes on trees, a flag on the sailboat labeled “dream,” and a field of daisies. The colors are soft and inviting.
I can hardly wait to share this book with the children in our family.
January 20, 2024
This was okay. I really liked the illustration style. I also liked the words on the little boy's headboard, "I'm perfectly okay with not being liked by everyone." Because I feel like there are people out there that demand that everyone likes them and get mean when everyone doesn't "accept them the way they are," or they try to force their agenda on everyone. If you're going to be different, you have to accept that not everyone is going to like you. I don't like when people have to shove it in other people's faces or parade around who they are. That's not humble. That's arrogant. Sorry, that was a long talent. I liked what the headboard said.
My gripe is that unicorns do not fly, Pegasus flies.
My gripe is that unicorns do not fly, Pegasus flies.
February 16, 2023
I will confess that this is one of those picture books that enchanted me from the very beginning due to the artwork. One glance at the adorable dragonboy on the cover, and I was hooked. The words on the inside are very sweet too--the story is all about the fact that you are exactly who you are meant to be. It chronicles a young boy and his stuffed animal friends going on an everyday "adventure" and exploring the world around them. The text is filled with little gems like, "A name is a good discovery: a bunch of sounds that you already know, attached to someone you don't." I love it when a picture book story lives up to its gorgeous illustrations!
March 13, 2022
With bright colorful illustrations this is an ode to imagination, friendship and the spirit of adventure. Dragonboy loves Dragons and wearing his dragon costume and spending time exploring with his four special toys - who are his friends and fellow adventurers. When they meet a unicorn who helps them realize that everyone is special and should be happy even if they are not what they are expected to be.
July 12, 2021
Such a special picture book! Marcus is a boy with a wonderful imagination. By day, he’s Dragonboy, a character who brings his imaginary friends along on daily explorations. This particular adventure leads up to meeting someone new.
The illustrations are so sweet and all the characters are so endearing. I hope there are more books-this would make for a great series!
The illustrations are so sweet and all the characters are so endearing. I hope there are more books-this would make for a great series!
March 22, 2023
Appreciate-able on multiple levels in terms of the images, adventure and the message of accepting yourself. I just especially love the quote everyone else also latches onto: “‘And you’re okay being different than you’re supposed to be?’ Karley asked. ‘We are already who we are *supposed* to be,’ said Dragonboy. ‘Especially when we are together.’”
January 14, 2022
My boys enjoyed this book, they love dragons. The art was pretty but I had to add to it for them to really enjoy the story. My oldest kept asking questions that this very simple story didn’t answer. So we used that as stepping stone to our own ideas.
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July 23, 2022Adventure is out there, and Dragonboy will find it!
Today, like every day, is a great day for discoveries. Go along with Dragonboy and his friends as they make discoveries new and old.
"A name is a good discovery: a bunch of sounds that you already know, attached to someone you don't."
Today, like every day, is a great day for discoveries. Go along with Dragonboy and his friends as they make discoveries new and old.
"A name is a good discovery: a bunch of sounds that you already know, attached to someone you don't."
December 8, 2022
I think this book could be the next modern classic. Introduces children to new vocabulary (sauntered/wondered/etc) and has very positive messages about being happy with who you are, open to discovery, and making new friends. Very surprised and delighted by this book!
December 18, 2022
A sweet story about a boy's imaginary friends and imaginative adventures teaches about differences and finding positive attributes in everyone. I can see using this for a kindergarten lesson.
Story: 3
Illustrations: 3
Read-aloud: 3
Story: 3
Illustrations: 3
Read-aloud: 3
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October 28, 2021read this to a kindergarten class so I’m counting it as read lol
October 31, 2021
Loved this one!
November 5, 2021
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November 9, 2021
Charming story of Dragonboy and his group of friends, each with a concern as to why they don't reflect what is characteristic of their background, such as the sloth who is afraid of climbing trees.
November 28, 2021
I purchased this book for a second grader. It might be too deep for the child. Maybe the book has entertainment value without going into the message of the story. I’m thinking on it.
December 18, 2021
3.5 stars. The artwork is adorable, the message is just a tad heavy handed to me, though ultimately it is a sweet book.
January 24, 2022
very sweet book for boys and girls who are not the same
April 6, 2022
Dragonboy is always up for adventure and discovery with his companions.
This is a book about accepting that people are different and that we don't always have to be what people think we should be.
This is a book about accepting that people are different and that we don't always have to be what people think we should be.
May 10, 2022
Super cute.
May 23, 2022
It was okay... I guess. But I did like the ending. :-)
January 7, 2023
Love this book and the message of friendship, imagination, and acceptance. Looking forward to sharing this with preschoolers.
January 8, 2023
a fun tale - irresistible title to an RPGer - great message - be yourself! Very positive and love the illustrations!
October 5, 2023
Dragonboy and his stuffed animal friends seek adventure every day, and find a new friend in the process.
December 24, 2023
Such a cute children’s book.
January 31, 2025
I liked it fine! The illustrations were really pretty and interesting to look at but the storyline itself was meh to me!
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August 23, 2024
1.0. Good theme but I really didn’t like this one.
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