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Not Your Typical Dragon by Dan Bar-el

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In Not Your Typical Dragon, did you enjoy ...

... the goofy, food-fueled dragon comedy and escalating silly mishaps?

Dragons Love Tacos by Adam Rubin

If you giggled when Crispin kept puffing out surprises—like whipped cream instead of fire—and each attempt snowballed into a sillier fix, you'll love the taco-fueled chaos in Dragons Love Tacos. These dragons adore tacos but can't handle spicy salsa, and when one teeny mistake creeps into the party spread, the comic mayhem lights up just like Crispin’s most unexpected puffs.

... whimsical, friendly magic that brings unlikely friends together?

Room on the Broom by Julia Donaldson

If the gentle, bubbly “magic” of Crispin’s surprising breaths—and how they end up helping others—won you over, Room on the Broom will charm you. A kind witch keeps making room for new animal friends, then uses a playful spell to craft a marvelous new broom and outwit a hungry dragon. It’s the same warm, lighthearted enchantment where kindness and cleverness save the day.

... a tender be-yourself message where uniqueness becomes a strength?

Elmer by David McKee

If Crispin’s journey from frustration to pride—turning his not-fire breath into a real gift—touched you, Elmer offers that same heart. The patchwork elephant tries to blend in by painting himself gray, only to discover that his bright colors are what bring joy to his herd. Like Crispin, Elmer’s difference becomes the very thing that makes everything better.

... a character who learns self-acceptance after trying to hide what makes them different?

A Bad Case of Stripes by David Shannon

If you rooted for Crispin as he went from embarrassed about his un-dragonlike puffs to using them proudly, you’ll connect with Camilla Cream in A Bad Case of Stripes. She changes to match others’ expectations—literally—until she admits what she truly likes (lima beans!) and finds her true self again. It’s that same satisfying turn from hiding to joyful acceptance.

... a buoyant, clever twist on dragon tales with a feel-good, empowering ending?

The Paper Bag Princess by Robert Munsch

If you loved how Crispin’s offbeat talents end up saving the day with a smile, The Paper Bag Princess delivers a similarly upbeat twist. Princess Elizabeth outsmarts a boastful dragon with wit instead of fire or force, then makes a cheerful, self-assured choice about shallow Prince Ronald. It’s clever, hopeful, and leaves you grinning.

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