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Lionnaise and the Dragon

A four-page fairy-tale adventure in which the bravest thing Lionnaise does is ask a kind question.

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Begin the story
Lionnaise walks through an enchanted forest holding a golden invitation and her crown.
Page 1 of 4

Lionnaise enters the enchanted forest to deliver a golden invitation. She practises her royal roar, although her paws feel wobbly.

A big green dragon blocks a stone bridge, looking worried rather than fierce.
Page 2 of 4

A dragon blocks the bridge and puffs one nervous curl of smoke. Lionnaise notices he looks more worried than fierce.

Lionnaise holds up her crown and the invitation as the dragon leans down to listen.
Page 3 of 4

Instead of roaring, she lifts her crown and asks, “Would you like to come to the feast?” No one has ever invited the dragon before.

Lionnaise rides on the dragon's back above the sparkling treetops.
Page 4 of 4

The dragon smiles, lowers the bridge, and carries Lionnaise home above the sparkling trees. Her bravest act was asking a kind question.

The end · Great reading

Why did the dragon lower the bridge?

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Lionnaise invited him to the feast.

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