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Dragons Love Tacos 2: The Sequel
Dragons Love Tacos 2: The Sequel
Dragons Love Tacos seriesPreK to 1st grade
The dragons ate all the tacos, so it's time for a time machine. Funny and fast.
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Monsters, Dragons and Unicorns Picture Books
The best Monsters, Dragons and Unicorns picture books for parents and teachers, sorted by grade. Read alouds from our channel come first.
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Monsters under the bed, dragons who love tacos, and unicorns.
59 books · 41 with a read aloud on our channel
Flotsam
Flotsam
PreK to 4th grade
A boy finds an old camera on the beach, and the photos inside reveal secret underwater worlds and the kids who found it before him. A stunning wordless adventure.
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Creepy Pair of Underwear!
Creepy Pair of Underwear!
Creepy Tales seriesPreK to 3rd grade
Jasper's new underwear glows in the dark and seems to follow him. Silly and spooky.
The Gruffalo
The Gruffalo
The Gruffalo seriesPreK to 2nd grade
A clever mouse invents a scary creature called the Gruffalo to escape predators, then meets the real thing. A rhyming classic about wit and bravery.
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Creepy Crayon!
Creepy Crayon!
Creepy Tales seriesPreK to 2nd grade
Jasper finds a crayon that helps him with schoolwork, but it's a little too creepy. Perfect for spooky season.
Not Quite Narwhal
Not Quite Narwhal
PreK to 2nd grade
Kelp grew up with narwhals, but his tusk and his swimming never quite fit. When he finds unicorns on land, he learns he can belong to both worlds. Sweet and affirming.
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Creepy Carrots!
Creepy Carrots!
Creepy Tales seriesPreK to 3rd grade
Jasper's favorite carrots seem to be following him. Spooky fun that's just scary enough.
Bo the Brave
Bo the Brave
K to 4th grade
Bo's big brothers say she's too little to hunt monsters, so she sets off alone and finds the creatures are friendly. A clever twist about who the real monsters are.
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The Skeleton and the Cat
The Skeleton and the Cat
PreK to 2nd grade
A skeleton and a cat become unlikely friends. Spooky in the best way, and sweet underneath.
The Eleventh Hour: A Curious Mystery
The Eleventh Hour: A Curious Mystery
K to 5th grade
Horace the elephant's birthday feast vanishes, and readers must find clues to solve the mystery. A puzzle packed book kids return to again and again.
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Dragons Love Tacos
Dragons Love Tacos
Dragons Love Tacos seriesPreK to 2nd grade
Dragons love tacos, but never give them spicy salsa. A hilarious read aloud kids ask for over and over.
Hershel and the Hanukkah Goblins
Hershel and the Hanukkah Goblins
PreK to 3rd grade
Clever Hershel spends eight nights outwitting goblins in a haunted synagogue so a village can celebrate Hanukkah again. Spooky, funny, and a Caldecott Honor favorite.
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Where the Wild Things Are
Where the Wild Things Are
PreK to 3rd grade
Max sails off to be king of the wild things and comes home to a warm supper. A true classic about big feelings and being loved.
The Monsters' Monster
The Monsters' Monster
PreK to 2nd grade
Three grumpy monsters build the biggest, baddest monster ever, but it turns out to be gentle and grateful. A sweet, funny surprise about kindness for preschoolers.
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Unicorn's Slime Rescue: A Story On Being Helpful
Unicorn's Slime Rescue: A Story On Being Helpful
K to 2nd grade
Ted and Unicorn go looking for a place to play with slime and end up helping fairy tale characters along the way. Messy fun with a message about helping others.
Puff, the Magic Dragon
Puff, the Magic Dragon
PreK to 2nd grade
The beloved song becomes a picture book about Jackie Paper, his dragon friend Puff, and growing up. Gorgeous art and a gentle way to talk about change.
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The Unicorn Who Sold Zero Cupcakes
The Unicorn Who Sold Zero Cupcakes
PreK to 2nd grade
Unicorn and Ted Giraffe can't sell a single cupcake, so they keep trying wilder ideas. A silly, sparkly story about failure being part of success.
Saint George and the Dragon
Saint George and the Dragon
PreK to 2nd grade
The Red Cross Knight battles a terrible dragon to free a kingdom in this retelling from The Faerie Queene. Trina Schart Hyman's Caldecott winning art makes it feel epic.
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I Turned My Mom Into a Unicorn
I Turned My Mom Into a Unicorn
PreK to 2nd grade
Ted is tired of chores, so he wishes his mom into a unicorn, then misses her pancakes and bedtime stories. Hilarious, with a sweet lesson about gratitude.
There's a Dragon in Your Book
There's a Dragon in Your Book
PreK to 2nd grade
An egg hatches into a baby dragon, and readers have to keep it from sneezing before things heat up. Wildly interactive and full of laughs for the littlest listeners.
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I Need My Monster
I Need My Monster
My Monster seriesPreK to 2nd grade
Ethan's monster takes a night off, and none of the substitutes are scary enough. A hilarious bedtime read that takes the fear out of monsters.
Unicorn Thinks He's Pretty Great
Unicorn Thinks He's Pretty Great
PreK to 2nd grade
Goat is fed up with flashy Unicorn showing off, until he learns Unicorn thinks Goat is pretty great too. A funny, smart story about jealousy and friendship.
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The Scariest Campfire Story You've Ever Heard!
The Scariest Campfire Story You've Ever Heard!
Finn the Frog seriesPreK to 3rd grade
Finn the Frog tries to tell a scary campfire story. Rhyming, interactive, and not scary at all.
Where Have the Unicorns Gone?
Where Have the Unicorns Gone?
PreK to 3rd grade
As towns, noise, and smoke spread across the land, the unicorns search for a new place to hide. Jane Yolen's lyrical text is a dreamy, thoughtful pick for unicorn lovers.
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Hey, That's MY Monster!
Hey, That's MY Monster!
My Monster seriesPreK to 2nd grade
Ethan helps his little sister find her own bedtime monster. Funny and sweet for new big siblings.
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How I Met My Monster
How I Met My Monster
My Monster seriesPreK to 2nd grade
How Ethan first met his under the bed monster. Funny and a great way to make bedtime less scary.
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D Is for Drool: My Monster Alphabet
D Is for Drool: My Monster Alphabet
My Monster seriesPreK to K
An alphabet book full of friendly monsters. A fun way to practice ABCs.
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Rickety Pop the Sound Creature
Rickety Pop the Sound Creature
PreK to 2nd grade
Scary noises fill the house, but they all turn out to have silly, ordinary explanations. A rhyming book that helps kids who are scared of strange sounds.
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Hickory Slop the Feast Beast
Hickory Slop the Feast Beast
PreK to 2nd grade
Hickory Slop's terrifying roar is just his hungry tummy. A goofy rhyming monster book about listening to your body and trying new foods.
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Boomba Bop the Shadow Beast
Boomba Bop the Shadow Beast
PreK to 2nd grade
A silly monster story made to help kids get over being afraid of the dark. Spooky in a fun, not scary way.
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Fangsgiving
Fangsgiving
PreK to 2nd grade
Vlad's family crashes the monsters' Thanksgiving feast. Funny holiday chaos.
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Uh-Oh! My Dragon's Smelly
Uh-Oh! My Dragon's Smelly
Uh-Oh! My Dragon's seriesPreK to 2nd grade
A girl tries every wild idea to fix her dragon's stink, anything but a bath. A silly rhyming read that makes bath time more fun.
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Pete the Cat: Five Little Pumpkins
Pete the Cat: Five Little Pumpkins
Pete the Cat seriesPreK to K
Pete's spin on the Five Little Pumpkins song. Perfect for singing and counting in October.
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Pinkalicious
Pinkalicious
Pinkalicious seriesPreK to 1st grade
She eats so many pink cupcakes she turns pink! Kids love the silliness and it's a fun way to talk about listening to your parents.
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Donkeys Can't Take Bubble Baths!
Donkeys Can't Take Bubble Baths!
PreK to 2nd grade
Neat, sparkly Unicorn and messy, clumsy Donkey are best friends who learn to accept each other. A silly story about being open minded.
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Never Let a Unicorn Make Slime
Never Let a Unicorn Make Slime
Never Let a Unicorn seriesPreK to 2nd grade
What could go wrong when a unicorn makes slime? Everything, and kids love every sparkly second.
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No More Noisy Nights
No More Noisy Nights
K to 2nd grade
Jackson can't sleep with all the noise, so he finds a kind solution. A gentle, funny bedtime read.
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Are You My Monster?
Are You My Monster?
My Monster seriesPreK to 2nd grade
A child looks for the monster under the bed, and it's cozy, not scary. Great for kids nervous at bedtime.
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Never Let a Unicorn Meet a Reindeer
Never Let a Unicorn Meet a Reindeer
Never Let a Unicorn seriesPreK to 2nd grade
A unicorn and a reindeer team up for some holiday chaos. Silly, sparkly Christmas fun.
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Never Let a Unicorn Get Spots
Never Let a Unicorn Get Spots
Never Let a Unicorn seriesPreK to 2nd grade
A unicorn gets spots and the silliness spreads. Funny and colorful.
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Never Let a Unicorn Scribble
Never Let a Unicorn Scribble
Never Let a Unicorn seriesPreK to 2nd grade
The first Never Let a Unicorn book, where a unicorn's scribbles cause chaos. Kids love it and it's great for little artists.
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Uh-Oh! My Dragon's Hungry
Uh-Oh! My Dragon's Hungry
Uh-Oh! My Dragon's seriesPreK to 2nd grade
A girl feeds her hungry dragon all her favorite junk food, but he turns out to want steak and veggies. A silly rhyming book that's great for picky eaters.
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Never Let a Princess Paint with Her Unicorn!
Never Let a Princess Paint with Her Unicorn!
Never Let a Unicorn seriesPreK to 2nd grade
A painting session turns into a colorful mess. A fun one for little artists.
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Giant Island
Giant Island
K to 2nd grade
Ava and Mason explore a tiny island with Grandpa and slowly realize it's a sleeping giant. A beautiful, magical story about wonder, from Jane Yolen.
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When a Dragon Moves In Again
When a Dragon Moves In Again
When a Dragon Moves In seriesK to 2nd grade
A new baby arrives, and the boy's dragon has a hard time adjusting. A funny, honest look at becoming a big sibling.
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When a Dragon Moves In
When a Dragon Moves In
When a Dragon Moves In seriesPreK to 2nd grade
A dragon moves into a boy's sandcastle, and the fun begins. A summer favorite about imagination.
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Never Let a Unicorn Crash a Party
Never Let a Unicorn Crash a Party
Never Let a Unicorn seriesPreK to 2nd grade
A unicorn crashes a party and things get magically out of hand. Great for birthday season.
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Never Let a Unicorn Wear a Tutu
Never Let a Unicorn Wear a Tutu
Never Let a Unicorn seriesPreK to 2nd grade
A unicorn in a tutu is a recipe for a dance disaster. Silly fun for little dancers.
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The Scariest Book in the Whole Entire World
The Scariest Book in the Whole Entire World
The Worst Book in the Whole Entire World seriesPreK to 2nd grade
It promises to be terrifying but keeps turning out silly. Kids can't stop laughing.
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Zozo the Zebra Finds Her Sparkle
Zozo the Zebra Finds Her Sparkle
PreK to 3rd grade
Zozo meets a unicorn and they go on a journey that helps her see her own sparkle. A bright, rhyming reminder that you're enough just as you are.
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Wendel's Workshop
Wendel's Workshop
PreK to 3rd grade
Wendel invents a robot to clean up, and it goes very wrong. Fun for little inventors.
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The Amazing Surfbots: Catastrophic Current
The Amazing Surfbots: Catastrophic Current
1st to 4th grade
Three robot surfers race to rescue campers from a dangerous current, with help from a clever sea turtle. A fun ocean adventure about teamwork.
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Dragon and Captain
Dragon and Captain
K to 2nd grade
Two boys turn the backyard into a quest with a paper towel telescope and a homemade map. A wonderful celebration of imagination and pretend play.
The Stranger
The Stranger
3rd to 5th grade
Farmer Bailey takes in a mysterious stranger, and the season seems to pause while he is there. Chris Van Allsburg's eerie, beautiful fall classic.
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The Wolves in the Walls
The Wolves in the Walls
3rd to 5th grade
Lucy insists there are wolves in the walls, and when they come out, she leads her family in fighting back. Deliciously spooky for brave older kids.
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A Gold Star for Zog
A Gold Star for Zog
Zog seriesPreK to 3rd grade
Eager young dragon Zog keeps crashing at dragon school while trying to earn a gold star, and a kind girl patches him up every time. Funny, rhyming, and full of heart.
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The Gruffalo's Child
The Gruffalo's Child
The Gruffalo seriesPreK to 2nd grade
Ignoring her dad's warning, the Gruffalo's daughter tiptoes into the snowy woods to find the Big Bad Mouse. The bouncy rhymes and clever mouse make every reread a treat.
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The Worst Unicorn Book in the Whole Entire World
The Worst Unicorn Book in the Whole Entire World
The Worst Book in the Whole Entire World seriesPreK to 3rd grade
Nameless the Rock gets trapped inside a book with a unicorn, which is the last thing he wanted. The two of them stir up plenty of sparkly chaos while Nameless looks for a way out.
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Zog and the Flying Doctors
Zog and the Flying Doctors
Zog seriesPreK to 3rd grade
Zog, Princess Pearl, and Sir Gadabout fly around as a team of doctors, until the king insists princesses cannot be doctors. A rousing rhyme about following your dreams.
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