Books About Dragons

Last updated: July 21, 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.

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Dragons Love Tacos

age 4+

Taco party has fiery consequences in funny dragon tale.

Adam Rubin Picture Book (2012)

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Dragons Love Tacos 2: The Sequel

age 4+

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

Adam Rubin Picture Book (2017)

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Jane and the Dragon

age 4+

Female-led story is predictable but has positive messages.

Martin Baynton Adventure (2007)

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

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Miguel Must Fight

age 4+

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

Jamie Ofelia Picture Book (2024)

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The Paper Bag Princess

age 4+

Spirited princess saves self in girl-power classic.

Robert Munsch Picture Book (1980)

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

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The Most Boring Book Ever

age 5+

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

Brandon Sanderson Picture Book (2024)

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

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Dragon Girls series

age 6+

Sweet, fun adventures as girls turn into dragons.

Maddy Mara Fantasy (2021)

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Dragon Masters Series

age 6+

Action-packed tales of young dragon masters fighting evil.

Tracey West Adventure (2014)

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

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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.

Adam Rex Fairy Tale (2024)

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Dragon Slayers' Academy Series

age 7+

Average stories about aspiring knights in medieval times.

Kate McMullan Adventure (2003)

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EllRay Jakes the Dragon Slayer!

age 7+

Kids stand up to bullies in warm family story.

Sally Warner Friendship (2013)

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City of Dragons: The Awakening Storm

age 8+

Curious kids care for baby water dragon in fun adventure.

Jaimal Yogis Graphic Novel (2021)

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Dawn of the Dragons books cover: A large red dragon straddles a suspension bridge, nostrils smoking, stares down at a boy holding up his hand

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Dawn of the Dragons: New Dragon City

age 8+

Hopeful dragon apocalypse with admirable kid and dragon.

Mari Mancusi Fantasy (2025)

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Dragon Pearl: Thousand Worlds, Book 1

age 8+

Fox-spirit teen brings Korean myths to adventurous sci-fi.

Yoon Ha Lee Science Fiction (2019)

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Dragon Rider Book Cover: Flying dragon with a rider beneath a full moon.

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Dragon Rider

age 8+

Fun fantasy adventure centers friendship, teamwork.

Cornelia Funke Fantasy (2004)

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Dragonborn book cover: Alex stands in front of a large, red, smirking dragon, a fierce expression on her face

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Dragonborn

age 8+

Wild, twisty, heartfelt shapeshifting dragon series start.

Struan Murray Fantasy (2025)

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Dragons in a Bag, Book 1

age 8+

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

Zetta Elliott Fantasy (2018)

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Dungeons & Dragons: Dungeon Academy: No Humans Allowed!

age 8+

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

Madeleine Roux Fantasy (2021)

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Handbook for Dragon Slayers

age 8+

Exciting medieval adventure with brave teens and dragons.

Merrie Haskell Adventure (2013)

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How to Train Your Dragon: The Heroic Misadventures of Hiccup Horrendous Haddock III, Book Cover: Viking riding a flying dragon over water.

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How to Train Your Dragon: The Heroic Misadventures of Hiccup Horrendous Haddock III, Book 1

age 8+

Engaging story is great for reluctant readers.

Cressida Cowell Fantasy (2004)

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