Other great books by Jane Yolen:

Nocturne

Piggins

Dimity Duck

Waking Dragons By Jane Yolen


Questions To Ask

Ask about your child's daily routine after waking up, do they do the same things the dragons do?

Ask about how the book rhymes do children know any other words that rhyme?

Ask children if they know what complex words like, bumble, tumble, and scamper mean, can they guess using the pictures?


Things To Do

Act out the actions in the book together, not only is it fun it also supports Physical Literacy!

Dress up with props, and building with blocks, blankets and pillows

Make a special Dragon snack, children can help plan the menu, make decisions, and talk about their plans

Add some print by writing out place cards and menu, invite friends over to enjoy the story, the activity and the snack!