Tell Me a Dragon: questions to ask and activities to try
Everyone has their own dragon. Tell Me a Dragon is a beautiful, lyrical classic about imagining the dragon that's yours.
What age is it for? Tell Me a Dragon is best for ages 3–8. Good for: Everyone has their own dragon.
Read it slowly and enjoy the pictures. Then ask your child to describe their dragon in detail.
What it helps with
- Imagination
- Descriptive language
- Art and illustration
- Calm reading
Comprehension and discussion questions
Pick two or three, not all of them. “I don’t know” is a fine answer, and you can always come back to it another day.
- “Which dragon was smallest?”
- “Which was biggest?”
- “Which was gentlest?”
- “Which would you choose?”
- “What would your dragon do?”
- “Where would it live?”
5-minute activities to try together
My dragon
Draw and describe your own dragon: size, colour, home, powers.
Dragon words
Collect five describing words for your dragon.
Free printables: Tell Me a Dragon worksheet and activity pack
This book’s one-page worksheet with the questions and activities above, plus our activity pack: printable scenario cards, three 5-minute activities and a “What could I try?” page for practising everyday skills together. Enter your email and download them straight away.
Free. We’ll only email you if you tick the box.
If your child liked this, try
Zog (Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler)
- Best for
- Keeping going after mistakes, and finding what you are good at
- Age
- 3-6
George and the Dragon (Chris Wormell)
- Best for
- Small heroes, big fears, and surprises
- Age
- 3-7
Where Is the Dragon? (Leo Timmers)
- Best for
- Scary shapes in the dark, and a clever hidden dragon
- Age
- 3-6
Search all our books by what's happening →
By the Growing Wise team · Last reviewed: 10 October 2026
Growing Wise offers educational ideas for parents and carers. It is not a substitute for professional medical, developmental or mental-health advice. As an Amazon Associate, Growing Wise earns from qualifying purchases.