In this illustrated, abridged version of the original, the boy who finds the dragon in the cave knows it is a kindly, harmless one, but how can he convince the frightened villagers and, especially, St. George the dragon killer that there is no cause for concern?.

A child tells all the reasons a small, fire-breathing dragon would make an excellent pet, and the ways to take proper care of it.

Explores the love dragons have for tacos, and the dangers of feeding them anything with spicy salsa.

"When dragons run out of tacos, they travel back in time to get a fresh supply."--

A witch finds room on her broom for all the animals that ask for a ride, and they repay her kindness by rescuing her from a dragon.

Shhh! Be very, very quiet. The rascally dragon is finally asleep. But when the page turns, the breeze blows the door shut with a bang! Does it wake up the dragon?

"A keepsake edition of one of the world's best-loved picture books. Forty years. Seven million copies. One princess who has inspired four generations of readers to stand up for themselves. How do you celebrate an occasion as special as 40 years in print for a book as beloved as The Paper Bag Princess? You track down some of the most poignant commentary about the story; you share behind-the-scenes insights from the author and his partner; and you present...

"Disgruntled Gilbert the goblin argues that dragons are terrible and not nearly as frightening as he is, but perspectives change when knights arrive to capture a dragon"--Verso page.

"Flapping wings. Pointy spikes. Stinky breath that will ignite. He's loud. He's rude. He's always late. A dragon is not a good dinner date. So do not take your dragon to dinner!"--Page [4] of cover.

A knight who has never fought a dragon and an equally inexperienced dragon prepare to meet each other in battle.