Let's go, dear dragon
Follett Pub. Co. 1985
Great fit for Kindergarten
Reading level and content both target K–3rd grade · ages 5–9
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Genre
Themes
- friendship
- everyday adventures
- confidence
- imagination
- pets
- family
- exploration
About this book
A boy and his playful pet dragon set out to explore, trying simple activities and visiting everyday places. Told with very short, repeating sentences, this early reader helps children build confidence and sight-word fluency. The gentle humor and warm friendship between the boy and his dragon keep new readers engaged. Ideal for kindergarten and first-grade students just starting to read independently.
Setting: a friendly neighborhood and places around town
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Let's go, dear dragon right for my child?
Yes — Let's go, dear dragon is a great fit for Kindergarten. The reading level is AR 0.6, which is typical for Kindergarten. The interest level is rated Lower Grades (K–3), meaning the themes and content are designed for ages 5–9 (K–3rd grade). Themes include friendship, everyday adventures, confidence.
How long does it take to read Let's go, dear dragon?
At a typical Kindergarten reading pace, Let's go, dear dragon takes around 4m to finish. The book has 170 words. Slower or faster readers may vary significantly.
Does Let's go, dear dragon have an AR quiz?
Yes — Let's go, dear dragon has an AR quiz available, worth 0.5 points. Your child will need to take and pass the quiz through their school's Accelerated Reader program to earn credit. The quiz is typically 5–20 multiple choice questions about plot, characters, and setting.
What grade level is Let's go, dear dragon?
Let's go, dear dragon has an AR reading level of 0.6, which places it at a Kindergarten reading difficulty. The interest level is rated Lower Grades (K–3) — this reflects the age-appropriateness of the content and themes, not just the reading difficulty. A strong younger reader may handle the words fine while the themes are aimed at an older audience, or vice versa.