The Friendly Dragon by Ron Brooks

The Friendly Dragon by Ron Brooks

When a new student, Madi, arrives feeling lost and alone, Dewey learns a valuable lesson from his parents about empathy, kindness, and friendship. Having no friends, Madi struggles on her first day at a new school. Encouraged by his parents to be kind and considerate, Dewey decides to extend a helping hand. From assisting Madi in picking up her dropped belongings to sharing cookies and inviting her to play, Dewey discovers the joy and importance of being a good friend. This story not only captures the nervousness of the first day at a new school but also emphasizes themes of kindness, empathy, inclusion and friendship.

erfect for young students, the book also includes thoughtful discussion questions for parents and teachers to engage with their children.Sample Discussion Questions for Parents and Children: How was Dewey a good friend?How could you be a good friend to someone?Filled with colorful illustrations, The Friendly Dragon is a must read for any child, teaching them the importance of empathy and friendship in a fun way. Let Dewey inspire your children to be kind and thoughtful classmates Be sure to check out Dewey's other adventures where he helps teach important values is fun and subtle ways.

Ron Brooks is an award-winning outdoor writer who has produced over 1,000 articles in print and online over the last 20 years. He has fished throughout the southern United States. and have written about practically every one of them. Ron currently resides in North Florida, where he spends his time fishing with his new wife, Donna Jeanne, despite having grown up in Key West and South Florida. He is a member of the Georgia Outdoor Writers Association (GOWA) and the Southeastern Outdoor Press Association (SEOPA), as well as a past president of both organizations.