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Granny's Dragon
A monster’s in your room . . . what do you do? Call Granny’s Dragon, she’ll protect you!
Granny knows a thing or two about scary monsters: how to keep one busy (with pajamas and teeth brushing), and what to feed one (delicious monster stew). But what happens when Granny can’t be there? What happens if the monster goes invisible? Not to worry, Granny’s got a plan for that, too—a very big plan. Monsters are no match for Granny’s dragon! From popular author Lisa McCourt and whimsical illustrator Cyd Moore comes this sweet story about the power of the imagination to comfort and soothe bedtime worries.
32 pages, Hardcover
First published August 14, 2008
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About the author
Lisa McCourt
62 books35 followersLisa McCourt is the author of Free Your Joy: The 12 Keys to Sustainable Happiness, as well as dozens of other books about love and joy that have together sold over 9 million copies.
She's also host of the popular Joy Zone podcast and Founder of Joy School, where she's taught the secrets of joy for over two decades to thousands of learners.
Incorporating the techniques Lisa has gathered from studying with and writing for many of the biggest names in the transformation world, her trainings provide the most effective, streamlined processes available for accessing and maintaining consistent, authentic joy and inner peace—processes backed by hundreds of scientific studies demonstrating substantial increases in health, cognitive function, self-esteem, stress-reduction, and emotional competence.
Lisa's joyful passion for the power of words has propelled a diverse publishing career studded with industry awards, starred reviews, international honors, and mega-sales.
If you have kids, you might have read them I Love You Stinky Face, her longstanding bestseller that Publishers Weekly called a “modern classic,” heralded for helping parents raise unconditionally loved humans who feel secure and cherished exactly as they are. Under her own name, Lisa has penned over forty books for adults and children in addition to collaborating with industry leaders such as Jack Canfield, Mark Victor Hansen, James Van Praagh, and Sunny Dawn Johnston.
In addition to having sold over 9 million copies, her books have earned over 10,000 glowing Amazon reviews. Published by Hay House, Scholastic, HarperCollins, Penguin Random House, McGraw Hill, Hierophant, HCI/Simon & Schuster, and others, her books have won publishing awards, been featured on Lifetime TV, CNN, and PBS, garnered praise from over 200 publication reviewers, and been translated into 11 languages.
On the secret side of Lisa's publishing path, she's been the silent ghostwriter for many prominent thought-leaders, from New York Times bestselling authors to Emmy and Golden Globe-nominated Hollywood stars. Her clients have appeared on Oprah, Good Morning America, Saturday Night Live, The Dr. Oz Show, ABC’s 20/20, The View, The TODAY Show, Dr. Phil, The Doctors, and The Nancy Grace Show.
When she's not teaching through her online Joy School or through one of her many collaborative projects, Lisa enjoys time in nature with her husband and daughters, singing in Michael Beckwith’s Agape Center Global Choir, and serving her community as President of her local PFLAG chapter. She's always on the lookout for new opportunities to contribute to the elevation of love and joy for all humans.
She's also host of the popular Joy Zone podcast and Founder of Joy School, where she's taught the secrets of joy for over two decades to thousands of learners.
Incorporating the techniques Lisa has gathered from studying with and writing for many of the biggest names in the transformation world, her trainings provide the most effective, streamlined processes available for accessing and maintaining consistent, authentic joy and inner peace—processes backed by hundreds of scientific studies demonstrating substantial increases in health, cognitive function, self-esteem, stress-reduction, and emotional competence.
Lisa's joyful passion for the power of words has propelled a diverse publishing career studded with industry awards, starred reviews, international honors, and mega-sales.
If you have kids, you might have read them I Love You Stinky Face, her longstanding bestseller that Publishers Weekly called a “modern classic,” heralded for helping parents raise unconditionally loved humans who feel secure and cherished exactly as they are. Under her own name, Lisa has penned over forty books for adults and children in addition to collaborating with industry leaders such as Jack Canfield, Mark Victor Hansen, James Van Praagh, and Sunny Dawn Johnston.
In addition to having sold over 9 million copies, her books have earned over 10,000 glowing Amazon reviews. Published by Hay House, Scholastic, HarperCollins, Penguin Random House, McGraw Hill, Hierophant, HCI/Simon & Schuster, and others, her books have won publishing awards, been featured on Lifetime TV, CNN, and PBS, garnered praise from over 200 publication reviewers, and been translated into 11 languages.
On the secret side of Lisa's publishing path, she's been the silent ghostwriter for many prominent thought-leaders, from New York Times bestselling authors to Emmy and Golden Globe-nominated Hollywood stars. Her clients have appeared on Oprah, Good Morning America, Saturday Night Live, The Dr. Oz Show, ABC’s 20/20, The View, The TODAY Show, Dr. Phil, The Doctors, and The Nancy Grace Show.
When she's not teaching through her online Joy School or through one of her many collaborative projects, Lisa enjoys time in nature with her husband and daughters, singing in Michael Beckwith’s Agape Center Global Choir, and serving her community as President of her local PFLAG chapter. She's always on the lookout for new opportunities to contribute to the elevation of love and joy for all humans.
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January 29, 2022
Really adorable.
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December 17, 2020Summary:
This sweet book is about a little girl that is staying at her grandmother's house. She is told to get ready for bed, but she expresses her concern about there being monsters in her room. Her grandmother chuckles and tries to convince the little girl she is going to be safe by providing things like monster soup and telling the monster to brush its teeth. The little girl is not buying it and continues being upset with the idea of being in the room alone. The grandmother then calls upon her dragon that the monsters are scared of, and she stays with the little girl the entire night protecting her from the monsters.
Analysis:
I think this is a sweet story with a very intelligent approach to keep children from being nervous about what might be in the dark. The art was so beautiful, and the plot line made me laugh. This is definitely a book I would share with friends and family.
Classroom Ideas:
This book can be used to encourage children to imagine the positives instead of only the scary things. I think that this book can help children build confidence when they are uncomfortable and can be more okay with change.
This sweet book is about a little girl that is staying at her grandmother's house. She is told to get ready for bed, but she expresses her concern about there being monsters in her room. Her grandmother chuckles and tries to convince the little girl she is going to be safe by providing things like monster soup and telling the monster to brush its teeth. The little girl is not buying it and continues being upset with the idea of being in the room alone. The grandmother then calls upon her dragon that the monsters are scared of, and she stays with the little girl the entire night protecting her from the monsters.
Analysis:
I think this is a sweet story with a very intelligent approach to keep children from being nervous about what might be in the dark. The art was so beautiful, and the plot line made me laugh. This is definitely a book I would share with friends and family.
Classroom Ideas:
This book can be used to encourage children to imagine the positives instead of only the scary things. I think that this book can help children build confidence when they are uncomfortable and can be more okay with change.
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July 31, 2021
A cute book for bedtime, Grandparents, or Dragon topics! A little girl is scared to go to bed, and her Granny assures her that her invisible dragon is watching over her. Cute for imagination too. I love a spunky granny.
September 18, 2018
I read this book to my daughter and it was okay. I didn't feel too strongly about it but it wasn't too bad.
February 15, 2019
50/365
Story was cute. Hated the art
Story was cute. Hated the art
April 11, 2011
A little girl is afraid to go to bed and comes up with excuses of why not to. Her grandmother tells her about her special dragon who can protect her from the monsters in her room.. Great read for students who can relate about being afraid to go to sleep at night.
Good read for grades Pre-K to 1st grade.
Good read for grades Pre-K to 1st grade.
April 7, 2011
Great book where a grandmother shares her imagination with her granddaughter. I think it is a good book for helping children use their imagination. Good read for ages 3-7. It also has good illustrations to go along with the story.
December 17, 2011
I think that this would be a good book for younger children that still believe that there are monsters sleeping under their beds. The little girl's grandma helped dimiinish her fear about monsters. The grandma sends in her dragon to help guard her from the scary monsters.
March 8, 2016
Oh I loved this book, and so did the kids. I loved the whimsical illustrations and the darling story. The child in this story can't go to bed, there is a monster in her room. Granny to the rescue! She sends in her dragon to help her with her problem, will it help?
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May 13, 2009Granny's imagination matches her grand daughters when its time to go to bed
December 10, 2009
dragon scares monsters away at bedtime
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April 8, 2011With a fear of monster Granny imagines up a solution. She helps her grandaughter buikd some courage. i recommend this book for 1st-4th grade.
December 20, 2011
I love to use this book when I have a dragon themed storytime. Granny's dragon is to protect her granddaughter from monsters before bedtime.
February 5, 2013
Has a pretty purple (imaginary) dragon
January 26, 2014
Another one my daughter is obsessed with. Cute story, love the dragon.
July 21, 2014
Cute story and illustrations were very vibrant. I like how Granny was depicted as being a more modern grandparent as opposed to how they are depicted in other stories.
December 1, 2019
Great story to read to young children. This could help children be less afraid of going to sleep alone. I will have this in my classroom.
April 25, 2017
This book is about a girl being afraid that a monster will eat her in the middle of the night. Granny explains that no monster will be able to get her because Granny would make the monster follow all of the rules too. Her granddaughter was not convinced so Granny said she would call her nice dragon to protect her during the night.
Rating: 4 stars
The book was really cute and I loved to illustrations. I also really loved that Granny helped the girl overcome her fear and explained to her why she shouldn't be afraid of the monsters.
Rating: 4 stars
The book was really cute and I loved to illustrations. I also really loved that Granny helped the girl overcome her fear and explained to her why she shouldn't be afraid of the monsters.
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