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Dragon Post

By Emma Yarlett
Series: Emma Yarlett's Post Pals
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Brief Description
One day Alex finds a dragon living under his stairs. He isn't sure what to do, but luckily he knows just who to ask for help. Open the envelopes and read the hilarious letters Alex receives from the fire brigade, the butcher, and others as he... Read More
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One day Alex finds a dragon living under his stairs. He isn't sure what to do, but luckily he knows just who to ask for help. Open the envelopes and read the hilarious letters Alex receives from the fire brigade, the butcher, and others as he tries to take care of his new friend.

Who would have thought having a dragon for a pet would be so tricky? A joyful, touching, and vibrantly illustrated interactive book.

Dragon Post by Emma Yarlett offers a delightful journey filled with surprises and humour.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781536251937

Publisher: Candlewick Press,U.S.

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 02 June 2026

Country: United States

Imprint: Candlewick Press,U.S.

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Emma Yarlett

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 13.0mm

Width: 238.0mm

Height: 236.0mm

Weight: 380g

Pages: 32

Collections

Children's Books Children's Fiction Children’s, Teenage and Educational Emma Yarlett Series: Emma Yarlett's Post Pals Young Adult

About the Author

Emma Yarlett is the creator of Nibbles: The Book Monster, Orion and the Dark, and Sidney, Stella, and the Moon. She is also the author-illustrator of a popular series of interactive novelty books that include Beast Feast and Santa Post, and her work has been nominated twice for the Kate Greenaway Medal. Emma Yarlett lives in England with her family.

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