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If I had a dragon

By Gabby Dawnay
Series: If I had a…
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A boardback edition of this fiery tale in the bestselling If I Had a... series, in which our protagonist imagines life with a dragon as a pet. Imagine what it would be like to have a dragon as a pet. Join our funny female protagonist on... Read More
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A boardback edition of this fiery tale in the bestselling If I Had a... series, in which our protagonist imagines life with a dragon as a pet.

Imagine what it would be like to have a dragon as a pet. Join our funny female protagonist on her latest flight of fancy, but watch out for that burning bad breath!

Dragons are mighty mythical beasts... and perfect pets. Getting to school is a breeze when you can fly, and you would never have to worry about lighting the barbecue. But what exactly do dragons eat? Perhaps a trip to the museum will help, just beware of knights in shining armour!

Gabby and Alex's If I had a... series goes from strength to strength. The latest in the fantastically funny series is full of fantasy fun, wrapping up an exciting day of dragon adventures with a warm and cosy night-time scene, the perfect book for bedtime.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780500653647

Publisher: Thames & Hudson Ltd

Format: Board book

Date Published: 20 August 2026

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Thames & Hudson Ltd

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Alex Barrow

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Width: 171.0mm

Height: 185.0mm

Weight: 350g

Pages: 28

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About the Author

Gabby Dawnay is a writer and poet. She is a regular contributor to OKIDO magazine and a scriptwriter for children's television. @gabdaw38

Alex Barrow, a London-based illustrator, is the art director for and a regular contributor to OKIDO magazine. @alexmaglalangbarrow

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