We love this book because it is:
interactive ~ lots of letters to take out & read
stylish
funny
about friendship & asking for help
Learning opportunities:
Writing: write a story about a magical creature coming to stay at your house
Writing: write a letter asking for help with a magical creature
Writing: instructions for Alex ~ How to Care for your Dragon
Writing: write a letter to Alex from his dragon
Science: habitats
DT: design your own Dragon
Art: create a dragon mask
PSHE: Was Alex a good friend?
Follow this link to Emma Yarlett’s page where you can see extracts of the books: Emma Yarlett