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FABULOUS FINISH: How to Dress a Dragon


How to Dress a Dragon
By Thelma Lynne Godin
Illustrated by Eric Barclay
Scholastic Press, 2016. Picture Book.

A young boy tries his best to dress a dragon for the dayā€”but there are important things to know, like how dragons love underwear but hate shirts. They prefer to wear shorts because they are easier to put on with their big feet, and they like to wear hats that fit between their horns. This silly story will resonate with readers who enjoy Claire Feedmanā€™s Aliens Love Underpants series and any dragon fan.

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