I was delighted by the "Library" installment of this series, so when I saw this new one, of course I had to read it - and it did not disappoint! What a great way to teach young children how to exercise good manners when out at restaurants - with giant, colorful dragons doing everything wrong! I'm sure small children will delight in all of the rude and grotesque things the humorous illustrations depict the dragons doing. And of course, just like in "library", the dragon finally learns how to act properly and earns the chance to go back to the restaurant :-)

Fans of Jane Yolen's How Do Dinosaurs series will enjoy this humorous story about why taking a dragon out to dinner is not a good idea! Silly dragons display less than proper behavior as they go to restaurants with their young, human companions. The rhyming text is paired with entertaining illustrations, which feature not only a variety dragons, but also a diversity of children of different ethnic backgrounds. Young readers will enjoy this hilarious illustrations of the misbehaving dragons.

Very cute book, great for learning manners. Love the rhyming.

This was such a cute book. It's a great way to talk about table manners and being respectful of those around us. I loved how dragons were added to give it an extra charming touch, adding more to this well written story.

My daughter decided that after reading this book and going through every scenario with me she wanted to read it all over again. I knew it was going to be one that she would enjoy reading often. She talked with me about all the things that went on, the wrongs and what was the right thing to do, how funny it was when the dragons didn't realize they were making a mess. She was very much into this story, and really liked when the dragon was able to go back out again.

I found that it moved along easily and the illustrations made it so much fun. It wasn't over the top, adding just the right amount for a child to understand the meaning behind it all and the want to help out the dragons become more mindful of their manners. It was just the right amount, not too long and not too short. I especially enjoyed the part where they were able to make a meal together and have fun with it while learning the proper etiquette of dining out.

This will definitely be one I add to my daughter's collection once it is out. I am also looking forward to checking out more books written by Julie Gassman.

Written in rhyme makes for Dragon to be a quick easy read even for younger readers. The flow of the story from terrible manners to more positive ones was perfect. I truly appreciated the inclusion of diverse characters in regular roles.

"You may believe that once food is in sight, your dragon will sit and be so polite. But he'll pick up his bowl. He'll drink with a slurp! And then he'll let out a fiery burp!"

What a fun way to teach young children about manners and proper eating etiquette. It's told in short rhyming sentences and includes a repetitive remark that would be perfect as an interactive saying while reading aloud this silly story. My daughter giggled at all of the antics the dragon was doing while waiting for the food to arrive. I giggled because any parent can relate the same mannerisms to every meal they've even eaten with their own child!! Especially the part where the dragon gets bored, asks for the phone and crawls all over the booth.

"A rude guest like a dragon disturbs everyone."

The last bit of the book focuses on ways you can teach your dragon these valuable social lessons at home. You can include them while prepping your meal, ask them to set the table, use silverware, chew with their mouths closed and even ignore the phone when it rings! Not only is the content great, but the illustrations are fantastic. The friendly dragons are very colorful and the actions are playfully hilarious. I also love that the characters ranged in age and race. Children will definitely enjoy this laugh out loud story and parents/teachers will love using this to open up discussions about being polite.

If you are of a certain age you would remember the books called <em><a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/380680.What_Do_You_Say_Dear">What do you say dear</a> </em> and <em><a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/953449.What_Do_You_Do_Dear">What do you do dear</a></em> . They were, at least my generation's books that told you, with humor, how to handle situations, and how to use manors. For my mother's generation, there was <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/568976.Goops_and_How_to_Be_Them"><em>Goops and how to be them</em></a>

My point is that there has to be a way to tell kids, with humor, the right way to act in society. This might not be <em>the</em> book that this generation uses, but it could be. It uses humor, which is important to getting the idea across, because manor should be logical, but they aren't always to a child. Besides, dragons. Who doesn't love dragons.

Thanks to Netgalley for making this book available for an honest review.

Cute and subtle way of introducing table / dining manner to young children through greatly exaggerated situations and fun drawings.

A wonderfully written story on going out to dinner and what not to do. I think a lot of parents will enjoy the message of this story and their children will love the pictures!!! One of the funniest and cleverest books I've read this year!

Delightful Read! The younger students in my Media Center are obsessed with dinosaurs in all shapes and form and this addition will be welcomed by all. There are so many creative works about the subject but this book manages to still be original. The illustrations are vivid and lively intermingled with a heartwarming story..
Well done!

Don't Take Your Dragon TO Dinner is fun, colorful and contains charming illustrations. This book is all about learning manners, and the rhythm and rhyme in the text makes it a great read aloud!

~Disclaimer~
I received this book for free from the publisher in exchange for an honest review. This in no way affected my opinion of the book, or the content of my review.
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This book lists all the reasons that you should not take your dragon to dinner.
A dragon disturbs people.
She'll stand on the table and roar.
He'll slurp his soup and let out a fiery burp.
She'll play with her food.
The best thing to do is make dinner at home and teach your dragon table manners. When he's mastered them you may go out for dinner.
This book has a fun cover that is a good indication of what is going to happen within. I really liked the illustrations and the situations that are depicted. There is a diverse group of people and dragons. Any child that reads this book will be able to relate to at least one of the characters. The story is cute and fun for kids to follow. At the same time it teaches children what not to do while out at a restaurant for dinner. I recommend this book.


5/5 ⭐

My kids and I enjoyed this story. Its a great way for parents to show their children visually about positive behavior when out in public, and why we as parents need to be examples and remember to include our children. They learn by example.

I received this ARC from Netgalley for an honest review.
A fun rhyming book with bright, colorful and fun illustrations about dragons and their lack on manners. Dragons don't make good dinner guests because they are noisy and stinky and can be rude. I especially loved this book because of the diversity of kids including a girl in her hijab.

This is a good choice for preschoolers. I like the illustrations especially the diversity portrayed.

Really cute book. It held my two yr. old Granddaughters attention.

An advanced copy of this book was provided by the publisher and NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.What a cute book! I did mention I'm a sucker for a good picture book right? Now, my kids are older, 13 and 9, but I still wanted to read this book as I have a 3 year old nephew who spends a couple of days a week at the house with us while his parents are at work. He LOVED it! The pictures and the rhyming text had him giggling throughout the book.

The way the story is told about why it's not a good idea to take your dragon to dinner and then how to teach your dragon, and maybe yourself, how to have nice table manners. It's perfect for kids aged 3-9 and of course, for adults who are suckers for a good picture book! As cute as the rhyming text was and the "moral to the story" the pictures stole the show. This just may be on everyone's Christmas list this year, big and little kids a like because the pictures are that stunning!

Loved this book fun illustrations - but I think many any adult will relate to their little ones as dragons! Cute story

Bright, colorful, funny, rhyming story. Great fun!