The Different Dragon
by Jennifer Bryan (Author) Danamarle Hosler (Illustrator)
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.
Author's Note:
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.
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Kirkus Review - Children
Warm colors, vivid language and a pair of dozing cats on the bed add to the effectiveness of this nighttime read-aloud.
JUV002270 - Juvenile Fiction | Animals | Dragons, Unicorns & Mythical
Families
Family life
Dragons
Mothers and sons
Lesbians
Children of gay parents
Lesbian mothers
