A Friend for Dragon: An Acorn Book (Dragon #1) by Dav Pilkey
Published by Scholastic Inc. on April 30, 2019
ISBN: 1338341057
Pages: 64
Genres: Adventure
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Dragon was very lonely, and longed for a friend. He asked several animals, but none were interested. Then as Dragon sat under an apple tree one fell on his head. Dragon decided that apple would make a great friend. So at long last Dragon has a friend, who he cared for, told stories to, made funny jokes with even made midnight snacks to share. One day his friend appears to be ill, and Dragon shows what a great and caring friend he is.has made a friend, and he loves spending time with his new buddy! He enjoys telling scary stories, cracking funny jokes, and fixing a midnight snack for them to share. But when his friend appears to be ill, Dragon demonstrates what it means to be a true friend.
This warmhearted friendship story of love and loss, is a great early chapter book for the emerging reader.

Reviewed by Melissa Madigan retired Youth Services Librarian