When You Go to Dragon School - by Chelsea M Campbell (Hardcover)

About the Book

Book Synopsis

Gear up for back-to-school season with this hilarious picture book that's sure to become a favorite storytime read-aloud in every little reader's library--human or dragon. Perfect for fans of Dragons Love Tacos and We Don't Eat Our Classmates!

The human school is full, but don't worry, there's a spot waiting for you at the local dragon school! Even though you might not have scales or wings or the ability to breathe fire, with a little bit of courage and your own special talents, you'll have no trouble fitting in. Even if your classmates are a little bit... toothy.

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. ... A must-purchase. This one will leave kids wanting more." --School Library Journal, starred review

"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. ... Warm and whimsical ... Fluffy fun for youngsters fretting about starting school." --Kirkus Reviews

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

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

Eisner Award-winning author Chelsea M. Campbell grew up in the Pacific Northwest, where it rains a lot. And then rains some more. She finished her first novel when she was twelve, sent it out, and promptly got rejected. Since then she's written many more novels, earned a degree in Latin and Ancient Greek, become an obsessive knitter and fiber artist, and started a collection of glass grapes. As a kid, Chelsea read lots of adult books, but now that she's an adult herself (at least according to her driver's license), she loves books for kids and teens. Besides writing, studying ancient languages, and collecting useless objects, Chelsea is a pop culture fangirl at heart and can often be found rewatching episodes of The Office, listening to her favorite podcasts, or dying a lot in Dark Souls. When You Go to Dragon School is her picture book debut.

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.