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The Little Dragon
The Little Dragon loves to dance in his magical meadow. When he discovers that he’s not alone, he experiences the overpowering emotions of fear, embarrassment, and anger for the first time. Through a series of heartwarming missteps, he learns the value of being open to sharing instead of isolating himself. This enchanting story helps kids recognize and express their big feelings in healthy ways, and teaches us all that dancing and life are better with friends.
Themes include: Emotions, Anger, Embarrassment, Fear, Feelings, Self-Confidence, Friendship, and Sharing
Themes include: Emotions, Anger, Embarrassment, Fear, Feelings, Self-Confidence, Friendship, and Sharing
28 pages, Hardcover
Published September 24, 2019
13 people want to read
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Sheri Fink
19 books171 followersSheri Fink is a #1 best-selling author, inspirational speaker, award-winning entrepreneur and president of Whimsical World.
Whimsical World is an empowering brand created by #1 best-selling authors and inspirational speakers, Sheri Fink and Derek Taylor Kent. Whimsical World’s mission is to inspire, delight, and educate children of all ages while planting seeds of self-esteem and high achievement.
Sheri is the author of 19 books, including Beyond Words written in collaboration with Aflac, the Whimsical World children's books: Wishing You Rainbows, Magenta, The Little Unicorn, The Little Monster, The Little Dragon, The Little Rose, The Little Gnome, The Little Firefly, The Little Seahorse, The Little Penguin, Exploring the Garden with the Little Rose, Counting Sea Life with the Little Seahorse, World of Whimsy with the Little Unicorn, Whimsical World Coloring Book, The Little Monster's BIG Birthday; contemporary romance / women's fiction novel, Cake in Bed; empowering self-help book, InstaGrateful: Finding Your Bliss in a Social Media World; and the motivational self-help journal, My Bliss Book: An Inspirational Journal for Daily Dream Building and Extraordinary Living.
Sheri loves to write and travels the world inspiring audiences of all ages to believe in themselves, dream bigger dreams, and take action to live their best lives. She creates books, products, and experiences that empower kids. Her children’s books were #1 best-sellers, including The Little Rose which was a #1 Amazon Best-seller for over 60 weeks, became the #1 Top-Rated Children’s eBook on Amazon, and was adapted into a stage play.
CBS Los Angeles selected her as one of the top 3 authors in her local area, a distinction she shares with Dean Koontz. Sheri’s books have been honored with over 35 awards, including 14 gold medals in international book awards. She is a recipient of the prestigious Gold Mom’s Choice Award honoring the best in family friendly entertainment. She was selected as an inspirational beauty by supermodel Cindy Crawford’s “Beauties Give Back” campaign. Sheri’s books have been featured in the Netflix's Best Worst Weekend Ever television show, and Disney’s Chip and Dale Rescue Rangers feature film.
Sheri is an empowering speaker who shares her strategies on overcoming adversity and living life with passion and aliveness as well as her inspirational journey. Her talks focus on authenticity, confidence, and personal empowerment. In addition, Sheri speaks to schools about the importance of kindness, what it takes to be a successful author, and the behind-the-scenes of transforming an idea into a book.
Sheri Fink has spoken to and inspired thousands of people throughout North America including events for PBS, Barnes and Noble at The Grove, USC, and UCLA, corporations including Macy’s and California Pizza Kitchen, and has keynoted for the American Academy of Pediatrics, the Southern California Writers Conference, the Missouri Writers Guild Annual Conference, the American Association of University Women, and the South Bay Women’s Conference.
Sheri and her books have been featured in hundreds of articles, programs, websites, and shows, including on NBC’s The 10! Show, CBS Los Angeles, The Huffington Post, Localista Magazine, Life After 50 Magazine, Conversations Magazine, Behind Her Brand Magazine, and Publishers Weekly. Sheri Fink has appeared on the cover of several magazines along with feature articles that inspire readers to believe in themselves and take inspired action to transform their lives.
Sheri is a proud supporter of organizations that make a difference in the lives of children, especially Reading Is Fundamental, Children's Hospital, and the Girl Scouts of America.
She and her husband live a whimsical life in Southern California with their two magical children and their mischievous dog. Discover more about Sheri and her books at SheriFink.com and WhimsicalWorldBooks.com.
Whimsical World is an empowering brand created by #1 best-selling authors and inspirational speakers, Sheri Fink and Derek Taylor Kent. Whimsical World’s mission is to inspire, delight, and educate children of all ages while planting seeds of self-esteem and high achievement.
Sheri is the author of 19 books, including Beyond Words written in collaboration with Aflac, the Whimsical World children's books: Wishing You Rainbows, Magenta, The Little Unicorn, The Little Monster, The Little Dragon, The Little Rose, The Little Gnome, The Little Firefly, The Little Seahorse, The Little Penguin, Exploring the Garden with the Little Rose, Counting Sea Life with the Little Seahorse, World of Whimsy with the Little Unicorn, Whimsical World Coloring Book, The Little Monster's BIG Birthday; contemporary romance / women's fiction novel, Cake in Bed; empowering self-help book, InstaGrateful: Finding Your Bliss in a Social Media World; and the motivational self-help journal, My Bliss Book: An Inspirational Journal for Daily Dream Building and Extraordinary Living.
Sheri loves to write and travels the world inspiring audiences of all ages to believe in themselves, dream bigger dreams, and take action to live their best lives. She creates books, products, and experiences that empower kids. Her children’s books were #1 best-sellers, including The Little Rose which was a #1 Amazon Best-seller for over 60 weeks, became the #1 Top-Rated Children’s eBook on Amazon, and was adapted into a stage play.
CBS Los Angeles selected her as one of the top 3 authors in her local area, a distinction she shares with Dean Koontz. Sheri’s books have been honored with over 35 awards, including 14 gold medals in international book awards. She is a recipient of the prestigious Gold Mom’s Choice Award honoring the best in family friendly entertainment. She was selected as an inspirational beauty by supermodel Cindy Crawford’s “Beauties Give Back” campaign. Sheri’s books have been featured in the Netflix's Best Worst Weekend Ever television show, and Disney’s Chip and Dale Rescue Rangers feature film.
Sheri is an empowering speaker who shares her strategies on overcoming adversity and living life with passion and aliveness as well as her inspirational journey. Her talks focus on authenticity, confidence, and personal empowerment. In addition, Sheri speaks to schools about the importance of kindness, what it takes to be a successful author, and the behind-the-scenes of transforming an idea into a book.
Sheri Fink has spoken to and inspired thousands of people throughout North America including events for PBS, Barnes and Noble at The Grove, USC, and UCLA, corporations including Macy’s and California Pizza Kitchen, and has keynoted for the American Academy of Pediatrics, the Southern California Writers Conference, the Missouri Writers Guild Annual Conference, the American Association of University Women, and the South Bay Women’s Conference.
Sheri and her books have been featured in hundreds of articles, programs, websites, and shows, including on NBC’s The 10! Show, CBS Los Angeles, The Huffington Post, Localista Magazine, Life After 50 Magazine, Conversations Magazine, Behind Her Brand Magazine, and Publishers Weekly. Sheri Fink has appeared on the cover of several magazines along with feature articles that inspire readers to believe in themselves and take inspired action to transform their lives.
Sheri is a proud supporter of organizations that make a difference in the lives of children, especially Reading Is Fundamental, Children's Hospital, and the Girl Scouts of America.
She and her husband live a whimsical life in Southern California with their two magical children and their mischievous dog. Discover more about Sheri and her books at SheriFink.com and WhimsicalWorldBooks.com.
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August 18, 2019
Thank you Sheri for letting me read an ARC of your new book! This is a sweet little story of a dragon who learns to overcome his anxiety issues. When I read this book I immediately thought of several kids I know who have trouble expressing their anger in a constructive way. The little dragon immediately regrets the damage he caused after an angry outburst which leads to guilt and feeling ashamed. I think all kids can identify with the little dragons embarrassment when he is laughed at for expressing himself in what he thought was a safe and loving environment. Overall, a very cute book with a few lessons on controlling your emotions and opening your heart to new friendships.
September 30, 2019
I love all of the books in Sheri's "Little" series, but this one is my favorite! Children and adults will adore The Little Dragon. Everyone will benefit from learning to express and accept big feelings and share with friends.
October 14, 2019
A beautiful story about learning to express big feelings like anger, fear, and embarrassment in healthy ways while appreciating the value of friendship and sharing joy with others.
October 12, 2021
Children will be in awe of the beautiful illustrations in author Sheri Fink's story "The Little Dragon". They will also learn the value and joy of sharing life with a friend. The mind of a child is precious, as is this story.
November 25, 2019
If readers ever wanted a little dragon to be their best friend, the one in this book might just be the one they've been looking for.
The Little Dragon is such a sweet, carefree, and playful creature, who likes to dance with its whole heart. One day, when its dancing is especially carefree, it hears a rustle and a giggle in the trees. Sure enough, someone is there watching but the Little Dragon can't discover who. The embarrassment buries deep into its chest and before the Little Dragon knows what happens, its burnt down a tree. The only remedy to solve this emotional drama is to forbid dragons from ever entering its territory. But things are never that easy.
This book radiates happiness and color, fitting perfectly in with the Little Dragon's own personality. When disaster strikes, it's easy to sympathize with him, although his solution will definitely have young listeners shaking their heads and wondering what this little dragon is thinking! It's a wholesome read which brings the message across in an enchanting, fairy tale way.
The illustrations are bright and bold, and have the atmosphere of a cartoon...which kids are sure to enjoy. The happiness streams from every page, and it's easy to follow the story. Even when a reader isn't available, the youngest will enjoy glancing through and accompanying the Little Dragon on their own.
I received a complimentary copy and enjoyed the tale enough to want to leave my honest thoughts
The Little Dragon is such a sweet, carefree, and playful creature, who likes to dance with its whole heart. One day, when its dancing is especially carefree, it hears a rustle and a giggle in the trees. Sure enough, someone is there watching but the Little Dragon can't discover who. The embarrassment buries deep into its chest and before the Little Dragon knows what happens, its burnt down a tree. The only remedy to solve this emotional drama is to forbid dragons from ever entering its territory. But things are never that easy.
This book radiates happiness and color, fitting perfectly in with the Little Dragon's own personality. When disaster strikes, it's easy to sympathize with him, although his solution will definitely have young listeners shaking their heads and wondering what this little dragon is thinking! It's a wholesome read which brings the message across in an enchanting, fairy tale way.
The illustrations are bright and bold, and have the atmosphere of a cartoon...which kids are sure to enjoy. The happiness streams from every page, and it's easy to follow the story. Even when a reader isn't available, the youngest will enjoy glancing through and accompanying the Little Dragon on their own.
I received a complimentary copy and enjoyed the tale enough to want to leave my honest thoughts
September 24, 2019
The Little Dragon loves to dance in his special meadow, but when he discovers that someone is watching him and giggling, he starts to feel emotions he’s never felt before. Embarrassed, anxious, and a little angry, the Little Dragon sets out to make sure no one enters his meadow, but he soon learns that there may be a better way to deal with his emotions...and he may make a few new friends in the process.
Sheri Fink’s The Little Dragon is another cute and sparkling book in her picture book The Little Series. Through charming storytelling, fun text, and an endearing main character, the author crafts a darling tale full of magic, whimsy, and sweetly delivered valuable lessons.
Fink does a great job of exploring big emotions (fear, embarrassment, anger, and anxiety) in captivating, age-appropriate ways that little readers will easily grasp. And readers familiar with animated movies/shows, will be delighted by the brightly colored and engaging illustrations. Lynx Studios wonderfully brings The Little Dragon and his beautiful home to life and perfectly captures the enchanting atmosphere Fink has spun.
The Little Dragon, with its adorable hero; meaningful story; and great illustrations is sure to dazzle and amuse readers of all ages!
Sheri Fink’s The Little Dragon is another cute and sparkling book in her picture book The Little Series. Through charming storytelling, fun text, and an endearing main character, the author crafts a darling tale full of magic, whimsy, and sweetly delivered valuable lessons.
Fink does a great job of exploring big emotions (fear, embarrassment, anger, and anxiety) in captivating, age-appropriate ways that little readers will easily grasp. And readers familiar with animated movies/shows, will be delighted by the brightly colored and engaging illustrations. Lynx Studios wonderfully brings The Little Dragon and his beautiful home to life and perfectly captures the enchanting atmosphere Fink has spun.
The Little Dragon, with its adorable hero; meaningful story; and great illustrations is sure to dazzle and amuse readers of all ages!
May 17, 2020
Another wonderful heartwarming educational message from author Sheri Fink. In The Little Dragon, our little friend learns how to open up and share, rather than shrink back in fear and embarrassment or even anger. This book is illustrated by Lynx Studios. The images are colorful, round, and soft, inviting young readers to not be afraid and like the little dragon, open themselves up to friendships.
September 22, 2022
Sweet story about liking yourself and accepting others. Age 5 and up.
March 29, 2025
Wonderful story about emotions and friendship with a sweet message at the end.
March 11, 2026
Super cute. Emotional regulation
June 14, 2021
This review was originally written for The Baby Bookworm. Visit us for new picture books reviews daily!
Hello, friends! Our book today is The Little Dragon, written by Sheri Fink and illustrated by Lynx Studios, a tale about embarrassment and acceptance.
There once was a little dragon who lived happily and peacefully in a beautiful meadow, one filled with flowers and his cozy cave and starlit skies. One of Dragon’s favorite things to do in his meadow was to dance, and he would do so joyfully whenever he had the opportunity… until one day, he realizes that someone is watching. He sees movement and hears giggling in the shadows of the tree line, and is immediately overcome with an emotion he’s never felt before. He feels a hot rumble rolls up from his belly through his face and chest, and he feels angry and hurt. This results in a tantrum that causes him to nearly destroy one of his beloved meadow’s trees! Determined to never let this happen again, he decides to take action: he will find out who the giggler was, and make sure they never return to his peaceful place. Learning from the meadow’s birds that it was a dragon, he decides that dragons are not welcome in his meadow (not realizing that he, himself, is a dragon). But when the giggling dragon reappears, how will he handle his temper?
Ambitious yet uneven. There are some truly great moments, like the fantastic kid-language description of embarrassment that feels utterly universal, and the message that we should not push others away or exclude them based on awkward first impressions. The giggler turns out to be another dragon, and after a clever exchange in which she explains that Little Dragon is a dragon too, he sees that she is friendly, and he invites her to dance along. It’s a sweet ending, but it left me wanting a little more, especially after the fantastic set-up about self-consciousness. I wish that Dragon’s emotions and his overcoming them had gotten a more definitive resolution. However, this is still a very nice story, and it’s accompanied by gentle, colorful illustrations that younger readers will love. The length is fine, and JJ enjoyed it. Baby Bookworm approved!
(Note: A copy of this book was provided to The Baby Bookworm by the author in exchange for an honest review.)
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