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Daddy Doesn't Believe in Dragons

By Sarah Tagholm
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Learn to live in the moment in this magical fantasy adventure that teaches us to leave behind the mundane and delight in imagination and play! After Daddy has finished working from home for the day, his daughter takes him out on a walk that soon turns... Read More
Format: Hardback
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Learn to live in the moment in this magical fantasy adventure that teaches us to leave behind the mundane and delight in imagination and play!

After Daddy has finished working from home for the day, his daughter takes him out on a walk that soon turns into an epic journey across enchanting landscapes. Along the way, they encounter magical creatures like trolls and pixies, yetis and giants, but Daddy doesn’t believe in any of them!

Will she convince her dad to put away the distraction of his work crisis, and finally see the magic all around them?

Daddy Doesn't Believe in Dragons encourages readers to let go of the day-to-day and enjoy magical moments with our loved ones.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781839133664

Publisher: Andersen Press Ltd

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 04 June 2026

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Andersen Press Ltd

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Alice Courtley

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Width: 243.0mm

Height: 286.0mm

Weight: 300g

Pages: 32

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About the Author

Sarah Tagholm (Author)
Sarah Tagholm is a children's author who loves writing about confused animals, mischievous children and all things bizarro. She is passionate about encouraging a love of reading, libraries and availability of books for all children. Sarah lives with her husband and son in Cornwall, where they spend so much time in the sea it's a wonder they haven't grown gills!

Alice Courtley (Illustrator)
Alice Courtley is an award-winning illustrator who studied on the prestigious Cambridge MA in Children’s Book Illustration, where she developed a passion for character and print-made texture. Alice is based in Cambridge.

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