Picture Books

Meet the Dragons

by Cathy Hapka

Did you know that Gronckles can turn rocks into lava balls? Or that Nadders can't see you if you stand completely still? Meet all the ferocious, fire-breathing characters from How to Train Your Dragon!

Hiccup the Hero

by Cathy Hapka

Hiccup doesn't fit in with the other Vikings on the island of Berk. He isn't rough or tough, but he is friends with a dragon! Then when danger arrives, to the Vikings' surprise, it is Hiccup who saves the day.

A Friend for Dragon: Dragon's First Tale

by Dav Pilkey

Dragon becomes such close friends with an apple that he deeply mourns its loss and is overjoyed when more grow to take its place.

Where's the Dragon

by Jason Hook

Mr. Jones is simply mad about dragons. He carves them out of wood and he tells thrilling stories about them. But he's never seen a real dragon, so he and his grandson George have set sail in search of one.

The Seven Chinese Sisters

by Kathy Tucker

When a dragon snatches the youngest of seven talented Chinese sisters, the other six come to her rescue.

Raising Dragons

by Nolen

When a dragon hatches on her pa's farm, a young girl finds a best friend. At first Ma and Pa are wary of Hank, but it's not long before they see him as their daughter does--and welcome the baby dragon into their family. As it turns out, Hank is not cut out for farm life, but still, he warms the hearts of those around him and leaves a legacy that no one will ever forget.

Max's Dragon

by Banks

Many unusual and unexpected things happen while Max plays with his invisible dragon.

Read it b4 you see it

How to Train Your Dragon, based on the novel by Cressida Cowell, will be in theaters in March. Before you see the movie, read the book. If you've already read the book, try one of these dragon books!

More by Cressida Cowell:

Dragon Rider

by Cornelia Funke

After learning that humans are headed toward his hidden home, Firedrake, a silver dragon, is joined by a brownie and an orphan boy in a quest to find the legendary valley known as the Rim of Heaven, encountering friendly and unfriendly creatures along the way, and struggling to evade the relentless pursuit of an old enemy.

Dragon Keepers Series

by Kate Klimo

Cousins Jesse and Daisy always knew they would have a magical adventure, but they are not prepared when the “thunder egg” Jesse has found turns out to be a dragon egg that is about to hatch.

Dr. Ernest Drake's Dragonology: The Complete Book of Dragons

by Ernest Drake

For true believers only, a lavishly illustrated reproduction of a legendary volume by the world s most distinguished dragonologist. Don't let it fall into the wrong hands! Do you believe in dragons? Now, for the first time, the long-lost research of renowned nineteenth century dragonologist Dr. Ernest Drake is presented in all its eccentric glory, happily bridging the gap between dragon legend and fact.