The Secret Dragon

By Briony May Smith

Hardcover

Published on Sep 15, 2026 | 48 Pages

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Ebook

Published on Sep 15, 2026 | 40 Pages

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Grades Preschool – 3
Ages 4–8

NATIONAL BESTSELLER • Can Prince Griff keep his pet dragon hidden before sparks fly...literally? From the popular creator of Margaret’s Unicorn comes this whimsical picture book that stars a young royal, an ever-growing dragon, and a very sneezy queen with an allergy to magical creatures.

More than anything, Prince Griffin of Wyrmrock wants a pet. The only problem? His mother, the Queen, is allergic to ALL magical beasts.

Luckily for Griff, his aunt, the great Sorceress Morgana, has a trick up her sleeve. For his eighth birthday, she sneaks him a mysterious gift: an egg that hatches to reveal... a baby dragon!

It isn’t terribly difficult, at first, to keep Sir Pipsqueak the dragon a secret. But soon enough, Pip is much too big to hide in Griffin’s cloak pocket. Or behind the gargoyle statue. Or even in the grand armory... Plus, who knew dragons spontaneously breathe fire??

Forsooth, how will Griff ever keep the Queen from finding out about his beloved pet?

"A lovingly rendered tale of wyvern acceptance sure to resonate with any child who’s longed for a pet." —Kirkus Reviews

"A captivating critter caper that will instantly appeal to any young reader who longs for a pet of their own." —Booklist

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ISBN 9780593650509 (Hardcover)
Published on Sep 15, 2026
Published by Anne Schwartz Books
Pages 48
Dimensions 9 x 12
Age Range 4-8 years
Grade Preschool - 3
Reading Level Lexile: 680L | Fountas/Pinnell: O

ISBN 9780593650523 (Ebook)
Published on Sep 15, 2026
Published by Anne Schwartz Books
Pages 40
Age Range 4-8 years
Grade Preschool - 3
Reading Level Lexile: 680L | Fountas/Pinnell: O

Briony May Smith

BRIONY MAY SMITH is the creator of The Mermaid Moon and Margaret’s Unicorn, which has been licensed in ten countries and also appeared on the Indie Bestseller list. Her other published books in the U.S. include Imelda and the Goblin King, which the Wall Street Journal called "enchantingly illustrated." She lives in the UK.