Dragon #3: Dragon Gets By (An Acorn Book)

Dragon #3: Dragon Gets By is a playful early-reader tale by Dav Pilkey, the creator of Dog Man and Captain Underpants. This paperback edition sits in Scholastic's Acorn line designed for children taking their first steps into reading. The stories follow Dragon as he navigates everyday adventures with humor, warmth, and a big heart—an ideal pick for beginning readers who crave fun, approachable chapters and bright, friendly illustrations. In Dragon #3: Dragon Gets By, the book is written with easy-to-read text and a charming short-story format that keeps little readers engaged. The pace is lively but gentle, and full-color artwork on every page reinforces understanding while fueling imagination. The Acorn edition adds brand-new bonus content, including how-to-draw pages that invite kids to sketch their own dragon and scenes, turning reading into making. Dragon’s escapades—like mistaking an egg for a book, cleaning mishaps that create a hole in the living room floor, and grocery-shopping adventures that overload the car—are funny and relatable, turning everyday moments into opportunities to learn and grow, all with Pilkey’s signature humor. Easy-to-read text designed for early readers Charming, short Dragon #3: Dragon Gets By adventures Full-color illustrations on every page Brand-new bonus content in the Acorn edition, including how-to-draw pages Humor and heart that teach responsibility and persistence Engaging pace and accessible storytelling After finishing Dragon #3: Dragon Gets By, readers gain confidence, a sense of accomplishment, and a growing love for reading. They’ll feel inspired to imagine and create their own stories, carrying the cheerful spirit of Dragon into everyday life.