When a Dragon Goes to a Party - by Chelsea M Campbell (Hardcover)

About the Book

Book Synopsis

Perfect for fans of Dragons Eat Tacos and We Don't Eat Our Classmates, When a Dragon Goes to a Holiday Party is a hilarious picture book that's sure to become a favorite holiday read-aloud in every little reader's library--human or dragon.

Congratulations, little dragon, you've made a bunch of new friends just in time for the holiday season! Sure, they may be a bit small and squishy and not-very-dragon-y--their holiday parties consist of lighting candles, hanging colorful lanterns, or decorating trees, instead of roar-alongs and tail wrestling. But you'll still have a fabulous time! You may even discover that you have more in common with humans than you think.

Features celebrations of Christmas, Diwali, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, Lunar New Year, Ramadan, and Shougatsu.

Also by Chelsea M. Campbell and Charlene Chua
When You Go to Dragon School

Review Quotes

Praise for When You Go to Dragon School:

★ "This tale is told directly to readers in a second-person voice that is engaging and funny, easily finding a place among strong read-alouds and back-to-school books. ... Digitally created dragons will become friendly favorites as readers enjoy the mix of silliness and seriousness of going to dragon school. A must-purchase. This one will leave kids wanting more." --School Library Journal, starred review

"The bright illustrations convey the humor of the text. The dragons and kids pictured come in different shapes, sizes, and colors and possess various abilities. A wonderful, humorous celebration of diversity and sharing our differences." --Booklist

"Bright and humorous, this quick read-aloud makes for a fun discussion starter for little ones enrolling at new schools of their own. The conversational narrative creates a welcoming tone matched by warm and whimsical jewel-toned illustrations filled with round shapes and lines. ... Fluffy fun for youngsters fretting about starting school." --Kirkus Reviews

"Finding 'no vacancy' at an overcrowded local school, a group of human children head to dragon school, instead--an adventurous-sounding conceit that belies a deeper takeaway about finding common ground. ... Chua's spray-textured digital renderings play up Campbell's jolly humor." --Publishers Weekly

"I LOVE IT! The colors are bright and happy, the dragons come in all shapes and sizes and colors, and the children are super diverse. Do not miss this book. It's bound to be a new favorite." --Andrea Iriarte, Molly's Bookstore (Melrose, MA)

Praise for Love, Violet:

"The gentle, child-friendly romance at the heart of the story is a perfect celebration of courage and queerness, and earnest, awkward Violet is a protagonist every reader will root for." --Kirkus Reviews, starred review

"Valentine's Day brings a shy child named Violet the chance to connect with her crush, Mira, in Sullivan Wild's uplifting wintry tale ... a race through the snow--choreographically captured with dancelike grace in Chua's simple, light-filled watercolors--brings the duo together at last, making the holiday one of joyful acceptance." --Publishers Weekly, starred review

About the Author

Chelsea M. Campbell is the Eisner Award-winning author of Bigfoot and Nessie: The Art of Getting Noticed. Besides writing humorous books for kids and teens, she enjoys painting with watercolors, playing the kalimba, and being surrounded by cats and sparkly things.

Charlene Chua is the illustrator of several picture books, including Pinkie Promises by Senator Elizabeth Warren, the Amy Wu book series, and Stonewall Book Award winner Love, Violet. She is also the author-illustrator of Hug? and The Pink Pajamas. When she is not making art, she enjoys cooking, reading, and playing with her cats. Charlene lives in Hamilton, Ontario.