About This Book
Reach for this book when your child feels like they are the only one who has not mastered a milestone or feels like they are failing at what they are supposed to be good at. This gentle chapter book follows Grooty and Katie as they encounter a shy red dragon who is paralyzed by the fear of failure. He cannot fly or breathe fire, and his loneliness is compounded by his lack of confidence. As the story unfolds, the dragon discovers that his inner fire and strength appear not through practice or pressure, but through the instinct to help a friend in need. It is an ideal choice for children ages 6 to 9 who struggle with self-doubt or anxiety about meeting expectations. The narrative provides a safe space to discuss how bravery often looks like acting in spite of fear, rather than the absence of it.
