1st grade books about Dragons

4 books commonly assigned to 1st grade students explore dragons— every title’s grade range covers 1st grade, so each is grade-appropriate by curriculum placement. Each links to its reading level, themes, and the curricula that cite it.

What this list holds: All 4 titles are cited by at least one US curriculum or award list for 1st grade, first published between 1950 and 2012.

4 1st grade books about dragons

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  1. Dragons Love Tacos

    Adam Rubin

    Cited in 1 curriculum, taught from grade K to 3. Also covers humorous stories, food habits and tacos.

  2. Eyes of the Dragon

    Margaret Leaf

    Cited in 1 curriculum, taught from grade K to 3. Also covers artists, animals and mythical.

  3. Saint George and the Dragon

    Margaret Hodges

    Cited in 1 curriculum, taught from grade 1 to 4. Also covers folklore, knights and knighthood, legends.

Dragons books at other grades

Kindergarten · 2nd grade · 3rd grade · 4th grade · 5th grade · 6th grade · 7th grade · 8th grade

Other 1st grade themes

Friendship · Humorous Stories · Imagination · Dogs · Schools · Animals · Cats · Family

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Frequently asked questions

What dragons books are good for 1st grade students?

4 books exploring dragons have a grade range that covers 1st grade and are assigned across US-school curricula — Common Core exemplars, AP, IB, Cambridge, and state ELA standards. Each title on this page links to its full curriculum citations and reading level.

Are these dragons books grade-appropriate for 1st grade?

Every title's grade range covers 1st grade, so each is age-appropriate by curriculum placement. Check each book's themes and content notes before assigning.

How many dragons books are on the 1st grade list?

This page lists 4 1st grade titles about dragons, ordered by how many US curricula cite each one for this grade (ties alphabetical). The list expands as more curriculum references are verified.

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