The Dragon with No Teeth Finds Friends

Walter is a big green dragon with enormous wings, sharp claws, and a grand, scaly tail. Anyone catching a glimpse of him might run away screaming. But Walter has a sweet secret: inside his massive jaw, there is not a single sharp tooth to be found—only a soft, wide, gummy grin.

Longing for companionship, Walter wanders deep into the Whispering Woods. Yet everywhere he steps, woodland animals scurry up trees and dive into burrows, frightened by his imposing shadow. Just when his spirits begin to sink, Walter spots two fellow outcasts: a prickly little manticore whose sharp quills frighten away playmates, and a stone-faced gargoyle too shy to speak up.

Recognizing kindred spirits who also feel judged before they are known, Walter flashes his cheerful, toothless beam and extends an open claw. Together, this delightfully quirky trio discovers that being different makes them special—and that the gentlest hearts often wear the most surprising disguises.

The Dragon with No Teeth Finds Friends is a tender, whimsical celebration of empathy, kindness, and self-acceptance that will inspire young readers to look beneath the surface.