The Different Dragon

by Jennifer Bryan (Author) Danamarle Hosler (Illustrator)

The Different Dragon
Reading Level: 2nd − 3rd Grade

This bedtime story about bedtime stories shows how a lively, curious boy helps one of his moms create a magical tale. Together they weave a nighttime adventures that lands young Noah and his singing cat Diva deep in dragon territory. Join them as they make an unexpected discovery and help a new friend find his way.

Author's Note:

I wrote The Different Dragon more than ten years ago, when I longed to read my children bedtime stories that mirrored the reality of our playful, average two-mom family. At the time I was also beginning my work as a PreK-12 consultant, helping schools address issues of gender and sexuality. Early Elementary teachers use The Different Dragon to teach students about the joy of telling stories, the value of being true to oneself, and the problem with stereotypes--- even of dragons. The Gay Lesbian Straight Educators Network (GLSEN) created a PreK-3rd grade lesson featuring Dragon that explores different kinds of families.

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Warm colors, vivid language and a pair of dozing cats on the bed add to the effectiveness of this nighttime read-aloud.

Jennifer Bryan
In 1983 Jennifer Bryan started her long career as an educator by becoming a high school English teacher. As a psychologist and educational consultant for the past 30 years, she has worked to create inclusive classrooms, curriculum and programs in PreK-12 schools. She lives in Northampton, MA with her partner and two teenage children. To learn more about her work as founder and principal of Team Finch Consultants, please visit www.teamfinchconsultants.com.
Classification
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ISBN-13
9780967446868
Lexile Measure
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Guided Reading Level
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Publisher
Two Lives Publishing
Publication date
February 18, 2011
Series
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BISAC categories
JUV010000 - Juvenile Fiction | Bedtime & Dreams
JUV002270 - Juvenile Fiction | Animals | Dragons, Unicorns & Mythical
Library of Congress categories
Bedtime
Families
Family life
Dragons
Mothers and sons
Lesbians
Children of gay parents
Lesbian mothers

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