My Dad is a Dragon

Some dads pull billy carts, painted blue and black. But my dad is a dragon . . . I sit upon his scaly back!

All dads are different. But what if your dad was really different? What if your dad was a dragon?

About the Author

Damon Young is a prize-winning philosopher and writer. He is the author or editor of thirteen books, including The Art of Reading, How to Think About Exercise, Philosophy in the Garden, and Distraction. His works have been translated into eleven languages, and he has also written poetry, short fiction, and children’s fiction. Young is an Associate in Philosophy at the University of Melbourne.

About the Illustrator

Peter Carnavas writes and illustrates books for children and the grown-ups in their lives. His first book, Jessica's Box, was shortlisted for the Queensland Premier's Literary Award and the CBCA Crichton Award for Emerging Illustrators. He has since created many books, including Last Tree in the City, The Children Who Loved Books and Blue Whale Blues. He has recently illustrated Damon Young's series of humorous picture books that celebrate family diversity. He is a popular presenter in schools and his work has been translated into many languages, including Italian, Portuguese, Korean and Dutch.

Peter lives on the Sunshine Coast with his wife, two daughters and a small, charming dog called Florence.