Monday, July 7, 2014

Choose Funny Dragon Books For Boys

By Rosella Campbell


Fire-breathing dragons have been featured in stories dating back centuries and they are just as popular today. However, the dragons that are found in stories for children today are quite different from those depicted in days gone by. It is possible to buy funny dragon books for boys today that will not only fascinate them but tickle their sense of humor too. These dragons may still have wings, claws and breathe fire but this is often where the similarity ends.

There is something about dragons that keeps readers coming back for more. They appear in different time periods and across cultural barriers. They have often been portrayed as villains in stories but this has been turned on its head in some of the modern tales. They may now be friends, protectors, in need of being rescued or even pets. Dragons living in a modern world are going to have very different challenges to those living in medieval times.

The imagination of authors is given free reign when creating their characters. They are grumpy, magical, mystical, humorous, quirky and shy. There are sky dragons, ice dragons and snaggle toothed dragons. They are those who are not mean at all but lonely and looking for friendship. There are even dragons that are afraid of mice.

Traditionally fire-breathing dragons bring destruction with every breath. The dragons in these stories for kids often use their fiery breathe for other purposes such as toasting marshmallows. Self conscious dragons may have difficulty breathing fire and some do not breathe fire at all. It is often the juxtaposition of fantasy and the mundane that creates the comedy.

In the stories of old, dragons would eat birds, snakes, rats, bats, or even humans, especially children. Modern day dragons in stories for children have very different tastes. Some of them are confirmed vegetarians. Others have a taste for tacos and can be enticed to attend a party by supplying a huge bucket of them. Unfortunately, chaos results when they eat the salsa.

The unpredictable behavior of dragons offers the opportunity for many comic situations. A child may have a relationship with one of these fire-breathing, scaly creatures and experience all sorts of strange and amusing situations as a result of this. This can often open their eyes and help them to learn more about life and relationships in the context of a fun adventure story.

Apart from pure fun and entertainment, there are many other educational benefits that come with reading. The vocabulary of the child improves, the imagination is stretched and if parents and children discuss the stories together, it helps to stimulate thinking skills. Reading an amusing story to a boy can be a great bonding experience, with parent and child laughing together at the comic antics.

The fascination with dragons never seems to wear thin. Many wonderful stories are still being written about them. These stories may be just what is needed to keep a boy entertained and encourage him to read. They are available from many different sources, including from online stores. Reading reviews written by parents is helpful when making choices. A book that makes a child laugh is one that will be remembered.




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