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The Dragon Tamers
From The Book of Dragons, by E. Nesbit
E. Nesbit's The Book of Dragons was first published in 1900, and 'The Dragon Tamers' is one of seven tales in that collection. Edith Nesbit was an English writer known for her warm, inventive children's stories. This tale shows a poor blacksmith who uses cleverness and love for his baby to outwit a dragon—and turn danger into safety. The story reminds us that even the smallest and weakest can be brave, and that kindness and quick thinking can tame the fiercest creature. This text reflects its era.
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- Purple · Pre-readers and first readersTypical starting range: ages 4–5
- Length
- short · about 389 words in 5 sections · 4 pictures
- Source
- The Book of Dragons, E. Nesbit
- First published
- see the About page in the reader
- Regions
- Canada · United States
Included formats
- · Web reader and PDF
- · EPUB for e-readers
- · Home-print sheet
- · Folded booklet
- · Binder edition (8.5 × 11)
- · Worksheet
- · Quick Check (6 questions) with answer key
- · Read-aloud script
- · Colouring page
- · Teacher’s Edition (members)
Lesson at a glance
- Reading
- about 9 minutes at this band
- Pause questions
- 4
- Words to Know
- 3
- Quick Check
- 6 questions, with the answer key
- Let’s Talk
- 3 questions for afterwards
- Worksheet
- questions, an activity and a drawing prompt
About 35 minutes with one story, all of it.
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