ClassX Video Lessons Youtube Channel Awnie's House ????️ Kids Book Read Aloud: WHEN A DRAGON MOVES IN by Jodi Moore and Howard McWilliam
Hello, my reading friends! It’s Ani. I’m so happy you’re here to read with me today. If you love stories, make sure to join me for more! Have you ever heard that if you build the perfect sandcastle, a dragon might move in? Well, that’s what happened to a lucky little boy at the beach. But guess what? His family didn’t believe him! Do you think he can show them the dragon is real? Let’s find out as we read “When a Dragon Moves In.”
“When a Dragon Moves In” is a fun story written by Jody Moore and illustrated by Howard McWilliam. It all starts when you build a perfect sandcastle. A dragon will move in and make himself at home. He’ll peek out at you, and you’ll feel super lucky to have a dragon friend!
With a dragon in your sandcastle, you get some cool perks. He can toast marshmallows, be your raft, and even help fly your kite. Plus, no beach bully would dare mess with your castle when a dragon is inside!
But there are some rules at the beach. You’ll need to hide the dragon’s smoke from the lifeguard and smooth out his footprints in the sand. You’ll be so excited to tell your family about your dragon. “There’s a dragon in my castle!” you’ll shout to your mom. She might just say, “Listen to him roar.” But when you listen, all you hear is the ocean.
You’ll show your dad a feather from the dragon’s wing. “That’s a nice seagull feather,” he’ll say. And when you tell your sister about the dragon’s sharp teeth, she’ll just see broken shells. But you and your dragon know the truth!
Your dragon will get hungry, and you’ll eat all the peanut butter sandwiches, even the ones for your sister. Then, his fiery breath will make the lemonade bubble. “Stop blowing bubbles in your drink,” your mom will say. “That wasn’t me,” you’ll reply. “It was the dragon!”
Dragons love dessert, so he’ll sneak into the cooler and nibble on the brownies. “Whose fingerprints are in the brownies?” your dad will ask. “Not fingerprints,” you’ll explain. “Dragon prints!” But your sister will say, “There’s no such thing as a dragon.” Then your dragon will giggle and spray sand everywhere!
“Young man, I don’t think this is funny,” your mom will say. “That wasn’t me,” you’ll answer. “It was the dragon!” “I think we’ve had enough of this dragon business,” your dad will say. “I guess I’ve had enough too,” you’ll sigh. You’ll tell your dragon to leave until he learns some manners. But you know you’ll want to build another perfect sandcastle tomorrow!
Do you think the dragon was really there, or did the little boy just have a great imagination? I think he had a wonderful imagination! I hope you enjoyed our story today. See you next time for more adventures!
Build Your Own Sandcastle: Next time you visit the beach or a sandbox, try building your own sandcastle. Imagine what kind of dragon might move into your castle. What would it look like? What special things could it do? Draw a picture of your dragon and share your story with a friend or family member.
Dragon Footprints: Create dragon footprints using clay or playdough. Think about how big or small your dragon’s feet might be. Once you’ve made the footprints, hide them around your home or yard. Invite a family member to find them and guess what creature might have left them.
Imagination Adventure: Close your eyes and imagine you are at the beach with your dragon. What adventures would you go on together? Would you fly kites, roast marshmallows, or explore the ocean? Write a short story or draw a comic strip about your day with the dragon and share it with your class or family.
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Hello, my reading friends! It’s Ani. I’m so glad you came to read with me today. If you want to read more stories with me, be sure to subscribe! Did you know that if you build a perfect sandcastle, a dragon will move in? Well, that’s exactly what happened to one lucky little boy at the beach, but his family didn’t believe him. Do you think he’ll be able to convince them? Let’s find out as we read “When a Dragon Moves In.” If you have a copy, go get it so you can read along with me.
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“When a Dragon Moves In,” written by Jody Moore and illustrated by Howard McWilliam.
If you build a perfect sandcastle, a dragon will move in. He’ll settle in all cozy and peek at you from inside, and you’ll wonder how you ever got so lucky. With a dragon in your castle, you’ll have a built-in marshmallow toaster, your very own raft, and a kite that practically flies itself. Best of all, no beach bully would dare stomp your castle with a dragon inside.
Of course, there are rules on the beach, so you’ll have to hide his smoke from the lifeguard and erase the dragon prints from the sand. Eventually, you’ll want to share the great news with your family. “There’s a dragon in my castle!” you’ll call to your mom. She’ll answer, “Listen to him roar.” You’ll say, “I hear the roar of the ocean,” she’ll reply. “See this feather from my dragon’s wing?” you’ll ask your dad. “Hmm, that’s a nice shingle feather,” he’ll say. And you know what feathers are good for!
“Feel my dragon’s sharp teeth!” you’ll shout. “Those are just broken shells,” your big sister will say. But you and your dragon will know better.
Just about then, your dragon will demand to be fed. First, you’ll eat all the peanut butter sandwiches, even the ones that were supposed to be for your sister. Then his fiery snout will make the lemonade sizzle. “Stop blowing bubbles in your drink,” your mom will say. “That wasn’t me,” you’ll answer. “That was the dragon!” And you’ll hear her from deep inside the sandcastle.
Finally, since dragons love dessert, he’ll sneak into the family cooler and nibble the brownies when no one is looking. “Whose fingerprints are in the brownies?” your dad will ask. “Not fingerprints,” you’ll try to explain. “Dragon prints!” “There’s no such thing as a dragon,” your sister will say. Then your dragon will snicker again and spray sand all over her.
“Young man, I don’t think this is funny,” your mom will say. “That wasn’t me,” you’ll answer. “It was the dragon!” “I think we’ve had enough of this dragon business,” your dad will say. “I guess I’ve had enough of this dragon business too,” you’ll sigh. Then you’ll march over to your sandcastle and order your dragon to leave until he learns some manners. You will vow never to build a perfect sandcastle again—at least until tomorrow.
Do you think the dragon was really there, or did the little boy just have a really good imagination? I think so too! I hope you enjoyed our story today. See you next time!
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