Dragon vs. Unicorn: Friends or Frenemies? - by P J Hoover (Hardcover)

About the Book

"Dragon is a rule follower, anxious about losing control. Unicorn, his BFF, is chillaxed, a free spirit, determined to sparkle-smile through anything. Life is rainbows and barbecues when they're together, but like any dynamic duo, they fight. Enter ... the reader. When Dragon and Unicorn argue, the reader can choose one of several ways they could handle it, each leading to a different outcome. At the end, the reader can start again and choose a whole new storyline. Adults often tell kids to "make good choices," but what does that look like when emotions are high? With humor and heart, Dragon vs. Unicorn shows young readers how to take back what was said in the heat of the moment or be bold and say what they really think, even if the truth hurts. The three stories -- depicting familiar scenarios such as a sleepover or finding a toy -- allow them to practice healthy communication and good judgment."--

Book Synopsis

In this unique, interactive graphic novel, early readers learn how to make good choices - and even choose what the characters do next!

Dragon and Unicorn are best friends who agree on everything. Well, almost everything. Dragon likes to follow the rules, while Unicorn is more of a free spirit, so sometimes they fight. Luckily, in these three stories, whenever the friends disagree, the reader gets to choose what happens next. Each choice leads to a different outcome, and at the end of the story, the reader can start again and choose a whole new storyline!

Bestselling author P. J. Hoover lets readers drive the action in these short stories. The two characters are funny and relatable as they argue about clubhouse rules and what to do at a sleepover. As young readers consider the best way to deal with the interpersonal conflicts, they'll gain important social and relationship skills. Playful art by Lisa Wiley perfectly showcases the emotional drama in the stories. Strong curriculum ties to social-emotional learning, conflict resolution, and story writing combine with excellent character-education lessons in cooperation, empathy, honesty and teamwork in a totally immersive interactive package.

Review Quotes

Personalized emanate --- smoke and flames for Dragon, glitter for Unicorn --- add a special touch. For a fun friendship story, turn the page!--Kirkus Reviews

This interactive book is recommended for its unique format and accessibility to reluctant readers and is a great choice for collections looking to expand offerings that feature unicorns and dragons.--School Library Journal

About the Author

P. J. Hoover is a former electrical engineer and the author of Problem Solvers: 15 Innovative Women Engineers and Coders and the popular Pick Your Own Quest series, which she writes under the pseudonym Connor Hoover. P. J. also does school visits and teaches writing classes. She lives in Austin, Texas.
Lisa Manuzak Wiley is an artist and illustrator across multiple disciplines. She has illustrated children's books from picture books to chapter books, many with themes of whimsy and magic. She has also worked as a concept artist and illustrator for video games. Born and raised on Oahu, Hawaii, she now lives in sunny Orange County, California.