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The Bakery Dragon
Last updated Tuesday, May 5, 2026
Author: Devin Elle Kurtz
Date of Publication: 2024
ISBN: 0593710967
Grade Level: Kindergarten (GLCs: Click here for grade level guidelines.)
Date(s) Used: May 2026
Synopsis:
Ember has always been different from the other dragons. His fearsome roar sounds more like a polite sneeze, and when he breathes fire, the villagers just pat his head and say "awwww".
Ember fears he'll never collect a respectable hoard of gold until a chance encounter with a baker causes his fortunes to turn (and his stomach to grumble). As the little dragon soon discovers, the gold you make is way better than the gold you steal - and gold that is shared? That's best of all!
| Discussion topics for before reading: |
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What do you think the dragon does in the bakery?
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How would you respond to having a dragon around? What would be the good and bad things of having a dragon?
Vocabulary
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Hoard - A collection or supply of something that is hidden or stored in order to have it available in the future.
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Muster - To gather up or call forth from within oneself (often followed by "up".)
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Kindling - Material that can be readily ignited, used to start a fire.
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| Discussion topics for during/after reading: |
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How would you find gold if you were Ember?
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How do you think Ember feels about working in the bakery?
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What do you think the baker's and Ember's relationship is like?
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| Craft ideas: |
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The children can make gold coins out of paper plates.
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The children can draw Ember on a piece of paper.
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Have the kids create their own bakery together using available craft supplies to create their tasty treats
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*Note: These craft ideas are just suggestions.
You can use them, but you don't have to use them.
You can expand upon them, or add your own twist.
Remember, though, that the focus of your time should
not be on the development and execution of a craft;
the focus should be on the read-aloud and the
enjoyment of the book!
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