Books About Dragons

Last updated: June 29, 2026

What’s not to love about dragons? They're huge, flying, fire-breathing, powerful creatures of extraordinary beauty. They can be wise, dangerous, loyal, friendly, and sometimes even silly. These great books about dragons include famous fire-breathers like Toothless and Smaug, as well as lesser known dragons and related magical beasts like wyverns, hydras, and basilisks. For more mythical adventures, be sure to check out our Best Fantasy Movies and Fantasy Books for Kids lists.

Filter by:

Sort by:

Dragons Love Tacos Poster Image

BOOK

Dragons Love Tacos

age 4+

Taco party has fiery consequences in funny dragon tale.

By: Adam Rubin (2012)

See full review

Dragons Love Tacos 2: The Sequel Poster Image

BOOK

Dragons Love Tacos 2: The Sequel

age 4+

Zany, funny time-travel adventure to restore taco supply.

By: Adam Rubin (2017)

See full review

The Paper Bag Princess Poster Image

BOOK

The Paper Bag Princess

age 4+

Spirited princess saves self in girl-power classic.

By: Robert Munsch (1980)

See full review

Miguel Must Fight book cover: Brown-skinned boy faces large dragon bravely

BOOK

Miguel Must Fight

age 4+

Brave fight for what's right with a sprinkle of Spanish.

By: Jamie Ofelia (2024)

See full review

Jane and the Dragon Poster Image

BOOK

Jane and the Dragon

age 4+

Female-led story is predictable but has positive messages.

By: Martin Baynton (2007)

See full review

The Most Boring Book Ever book cover: A yellow eye peers through a slit in textured paper above the elaborately printed title

BOOK

The Most Boring Book Ever

age 5+

A wild reverie combats one boy's boredom, steampunk-style.

By: Brandon Sanderson (2024)

See full review

Dragon Masters Series Poster Image

BOOK

Dragon Masters Series

age 6+

Action-packed tales of young dragon masters fighting evil.

By: Tracey West (2014)

See full review

Dragon Girls book cover: Smiling orange dragon spreading its wings in front of a bright blue background with tiny orange flames

BOOK

Dragon Girls series

age 6+

Sweet, fun adventures as girls turn into dragons.

By: Maddy Mara (2021)

See full review

The Story of Gumluck and the Dragon’s Eggs book cover: Green dragon and tiny wizard and black raven considering a birds' nest

BOOK

The Story of Gumluck and the Dragon’s Eggs: Gumluck the Wizard, Book 2

age 6+

Sequel to cute wizard story has more peril, fewer lessons.

By: Adam Rex (2024)

See full review

EllRay Jakes the Dragon Slayer! Poster Image

BOOK

EllRay Jakes the Dragon Slayer!

age 7+

Kids stand up to bullies in warm family story.

By: Sally Warner (2013)

See full review

Dragon Slayers' Academy Series Poster Image

BOOK

Dragon Slayers' Academy Series

age 7+

Average stories about aspiring knights in medieval times.

By: Kate McMullan (2003)

See full review

Dungeons & Dragons: Dungeon Academy: No Humans Allowed! Poster Image

BOOK

Dungeons & Dragons: Dungeon Academy: No Humans Allowed!

age 8+

Brave, noble girl fights for family in fun fantasy romp.

By: Madeleine Roux (2021)

See full review

City of Dragons: The Awakening Storm Poster Image

BOOK

City of Dragons: The Awakening Storm

age 8+

Curious kids care for baby water dragon in fun adventure.

By: Jaimal Yogis (2021)

See full review

Tiger Honor Poster Image

BOOK

Tiger Honor: Thousand Worlds, Book 2

age 8+

Teen Tiger defends his feline uncle in engaging space opera.

By: Yoon Ha Lee (2022)

See full review

Pahua and the Soul Stealer Poster Image

BOOK

Pahua and the Soul Stealer: Pahua Moua, Book 1

age 8+

Great girl lead in creative, magical, but violent epic.

By: Lori M. Lee (2021)

See full review

The Dragon Thief: Dragons in a Bag, Book 2 Poster Image

BOOK

The Dragon Thief: Dragons in a Bag, Book 2

age 8+

Diverse tweens, magic in fast-moving, heart-filled sequel.

By: Zetta Elliott (2019)

See full review

Dragons in a Bag, Book 1 Poster Image

BOOK

Dragons in a Bag, Book 1

age 8+

Exciting tale of New York kid's journey to magical world.

By: Zetta Elliott (2018)

See full review

Kenny & the Book of Beasts: Kenny & the Dragon, Book 2 Poster Image

BOOK

Kenny & the Book of Beasts: Kenny & the Dragon, Book 2

age 8+

Rabbit and friends' adventures make for fast, fun sequel.

By: Tony DiTerlizzi (2020)

See full review

Book cover-The Enchanted Bridge, with young Black boy and golden phoenix

BOOK

The Enchanted Bridge: Dragons in a Bag, Book 4

age 8+

Poignant partings, happy reunions in exciting volume.

By: Zetta Elliott (2023)

See full review

BOOK

New Dragon City

age 8+

Tweens fly high in suspenseful dragon adventure in New York.

By: Mari Mancusi (2022)

See full review

About the Author

Common Sense Media

Common Sense Media offers the largest, most trusted library of independent age-based ratings and reviews. Our timely parenting advice supports families as they navigate the challenges and possibilities of raising kids in the digital age.