Dragon Post

Are you ready to introduce your little learners to the enchanting world of dragons through an engaging, hands-on experience? Let us tell you about "Dragon Post" – a delightful children's book that is sure to capture the imaginations of your students and kids at home.

"Dragon Post" by Emma Yarlett is a whimsical tale about a young boy named Alex who discovers a dragon in his garden. As you can imagine, raising a dragon comes with its own set of challenges! What makes this book stand out is the interactive element – it includes five real letters that Alex receives from various experts giving him advice on dragon care. This clever inclusion makes each page turn feel like a mini-adventure.

Now, let's talk about how you can incorporate "Dragon Post" into your classroom or homeschooling curriculum. One fun idea is to create your very own "Dragon Care" station. Set up a small area with dragon-themed decorations and have the kids write their own letters seeking advice on caring for their imaginary dragons. This activity not only fuels their creativity but also hones their writing and comprehension skills. You can even take it a step further by assigning different roles to the kids – dragon experts, postal workers, or dragon caretakers – to encourage teamwork and role-playing.

So there you have it, a magical way to spark curiosity and learning with "Dragon Post." Happy teaching, and may your educational adventures be as thrilling as Alex’s journey with his dragon!

Author: Emma Yarlett

After graduating from university I decided to leave the warmth and clean air of Cornwall for the smokes of London. However, just prior to actually leaving I met a rather nice tall man and ended up marrying him and sticking around in Falmouth. A few years became several, and here I am still...thoughts of moving to London firmly in the past, and enjoying working from my little studio in the bustling seaside town of Falmouth. I spend my evenings baking extravagant cakes, knitting the world around me, reading anything and everything, playing sports and slowly renovating our house. I spend my days drawing, writing, painting, imagining and doodling up children’s books.

I’ve worked on several books purely as an illustrator (Crinkle Crinkle Little Star, Penguinaut, Planet Emerald, The Big Bible Story, Bear’s Big Bottom, My Daddy’s Going Away, Mummy’s Home, Understanding Christianity: The Big Bible Frieze) but my favourite books to work on by far are those that I have both written and illustrated (Sidney, Stella and the Moon, Orion & The Dark, Poppy Pickle, Nibbles the Book Monster, Nibbles the Dinosaur Guide). My favourite parts of writing and illustrating the book are two fold. Firstly I love the creative process of imagining ideas and going on a journey with my stories and characters. You never know where you might end up! My other favourite part is creating the final artwork. I create all of my book artwork by hand. It’s a lengthy process and requires lots of thinking as to how to apply different media to create the art, but it’s a process that I truly love. To me there is nothing quite like sitting at a messy desk, surrounded by paint and pencils and paper – scribbling away whilst listening to an audio book.