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The Dragon
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Written by Roderick Hunt
Illustrated by Alex Brychta
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BEFORE READING DURING READING
Talk together Enjoy the story together.
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• Look at the cover and read the title If your child needs
together. Ask: Do you recognise anyone support to read the
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in the dragon costume? story:
• Explain that the dragon dance is part of • Remind your child to
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Chinese New Year celebrations. sound out and blend
• Look through the book and talk about unfamiliar words from
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the pictures. left to right.
• Look for compound
words, where two
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word, e.g. moonlight.

• Your child should be able to sound
out and blend some words, which • If a word is still too
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may include: tricky, simply say the

whole word for
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fair long never town upset • Re-read sentences

• Some words may be more challenging. to focus on their
meaning where
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Encourage or model blending, then read

the words below to your child if necessary. necessary.
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children helped her.

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Mrs May made a dragon. The

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Mrs May painted the head.

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The children painted the body.

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The dragon had a long body. The

children liked the dragon.
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They wanted to do the dragon

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The children got inside the

body. Mrs May helped them.
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“It’s made of paper,”

said Mrs May. “Be careful.”
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Anneena was inside the head.

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“Be careful,” said Mrs May. “Don’t

tear the paper.”
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The mums and dads came.

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The children did the dragon dance.

“What a good dragon,” said
everyone.
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wrong.
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Oh no! The dragon dance went

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The dragon tore in half.

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The children were upset.

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“Never mind,” said Mrs May. “It

was only made of paper.”
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Anneena’s mum had an idea. She

told the mums and dads.
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“What a good idea,” they said.

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The mums and dads made a

dragon. They made a long body.
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They made a big head.

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The dragon looked wonderful.

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The children were pleased. They

wanted to do the dragon dance.
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The children went into town. They

did the dragon dance.
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said Chip.
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“Come to the school fair,”

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“What a lot of people,” said

Mrs May. “Thanks to the
dragon.”
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AFTER READING
• Turn to page 24 and ask: Why did Mrs May thank
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the dragon for all the people at the fair?
• Ask: Which dragon do you think is better, the
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children’s or the adults’? Why?
• Ask your child to re-tell the story to you.
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Text © Roderick Hunt 1997

Illustrations © Alex Brychta 1997
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First published 1997

This edition published 2011
ISBN 978-0-19-848226-0
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All rights reserved. Photocopying of this

book is prohibited.
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Printed in China by Imago
Paper used in the production of this book
is a natural, recyclable product made from
wood grown in sustainable forests. The
manufacturing process conforms to the
environmental regulations of the country
of origin.
Biff, Chip and Kipper Stories
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How did the children and Mrs May make the dragon?

How did the children and Mrs May make the dragon?

What went wrong during the dragon dance?

What went wrong during the dragon dance?

The Dragon

Series created by Roderick Hunt a nd Alex Brychta

word, e.g. moonlight.

may include: tricky, simply say the

fair long never town upset • Re-read sentences

Encourage or model blending, then read

children helped her.

Mrs May made a dragon. The

Mrs May painted the head.

The children painted the body.

The dragon had a long body. The

They wanted to do the dragon

The children got inside the

“It’s made of paper,”

Anneena was inside the head.

“Be careful,” said Mrs May. “Don’t

The mums and dads came.

The children did the dragon dance.

Oh no! The dragon dance went

The dragon tore in half.

The children were upset.

“Never mind,” said Mrs May. “It

Anneena’s mum had an idea. She

“What a good idea,” they said.

The mums and dads made a

They made a big head.

The dragon looked wonderful.

The children were pleased. They

The children went into town. They

“Come to the school fair,”

“What a lot of people,” said

Text © Roderick Hunt 1997

First published 1997

All rights reserved. Photocopying of this

New Year dragon.

Biff, Chip and

The Flying Elephant

The Dragon Dance

Australia: Early Levels 9–11 Everyone Got Wet

How to get in touch: ISBN 978-0-19-848226-0

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