I had loads of fun turning real-life, frustrating parental moments into silly scenarios that both kids and parents could relate to. It took some time to settle him, so when he finally fell asleep in my arms, my husband told our other two: Don’t wake the dragon! While I held onto him for hours, cringing every time someone on the plane made a sound, I managed to find humor in my years of experience with reluctant sleepers. The idea specifically stemming from a five-hour airplane flight with my family in which my youngest, who was one at the time, was not feeling well. What inspired you to write DON’T WAKE THE DRAGON? Perhaps little dragons in your own home? 😉ĭon’t you know it! The inspiration came from my three little dragons (some of whom are not so little anymore). Of course, she remains asleep through all the cacophony of noise, but once the kingdom is silent and settled, Dragon wakes up. Children have to check in on the sleeping dragon as the castle cook drops his pots and pans and when the knights throw a loud birthday party.
Since it takes a lot of cajoling and effort for Dragon to fall asleep, we want her to remain in a state of slumber. Let’s get started!Ĭan you tell us about DON’T WAKE THE DRAGON? Why don’t we want to wake the little dragon up?ĭon’t Wake the Dragon is an interactive bedtime story starring a sound-asleep dragon who, under no circumstances, is to be woken up! Dragon, like a lot of kids, is reluctant to go to bed.
It’s so much fun to read, and we think children are going to love it, too. We’re so excited to get roaring along with your new book, out in stores on July 28, 2020.
Welcome, Bianca! Congratulations on your picture book debut, DON’T WAKE THE DRAGON.
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