Dragons and Marshmallows
Book - 2017
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From Library Staff
From Library Staff
Zoey loves to play, pretend, and experiment in this inviting STEM story with elements of fantasy.
Zoey and her pet cat use science experiments to help a dragon with a problem. But are marshmallows the right medicine for a fire breathing dragon?
Great read for budding scientists full of magical creatures and plenty of illustrations. Perfect for beginning readers.
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Add a CommentGreat books to talk about caring for animals / the environment and also introduces the scientific method in an easy to understand way.
Dragons and Marshmallows is the first in a wonderful chapter book series about a kid scientist and her pet cat. In this book, Zoey takes on a new project while her mom is away on a work trip. She uses the scientific method to figure out how to nurse a baby dragon back to health. This is a lovely book, but it should be noted that the creators are not BIPOC.
At LPL, this book is available in print form and as an ebook on Hoopla.
Zoey is a great role model, and there's hardly any mention of school, which I like, since we home school. My 5 year old loves them, and later on we could re-read (or she could read them herself) and try some of Zoey's science experiments.
Week 2
Zoey is an budding supernatural veterinarian. Together with her cat Sassafras, she helps magical creatures using science.
I loved when Marshmallow the dragon came because he was so cute, funny and magical. He got sick, at the end he had to leave. zoey was really sad. I really wish there was more to read.
My almost 5yo is loving this story! I randomly picked it off the shelf. When I finish a chapter (short 4-6 pages with pictures and picture book sized print), she wants to read the next one. There's enough pictures and chapters are short enough my 3yo likes it too!
Plus it's a girl of color explaining science!
And there's magic!
A relatable young girl uses a scientific approach to care for magical animals. Good expression of emotion and nice family dynamics with the parents. Very appealing.