Dragonilos: Los orígenes

Gr 2–4—In this first volume of the series, readers are introduced to the Dragonilos: small, horned, winged creatures who get involved in mischief all over the world. Readers might guess that they are dragons combined with potatoes, but they are actually part of the gargoyle family tree. Children meet specific Dragonilos through short, comical vignettes interspersed with background information about a variety of topics and related word games. The brief chapters and general silliness will be engaging for young readers, although some of the topics and jokes may be outside their knowledge base. The bathroom jokes and puns are sure to land—but the references to expensive perfume may be confusing. The typeface is a bit small for early readers, though the pictures help carry the story. There are already four books in the series, so fans will have many opportunities to read about the Dragonilos.