SuitabookSmoky the dragon baby
Jenny O'Connor
- Reading
- Try a short read together, pausing to compare goblin customs with Matty’s own reactions. Let the child predict whether the Forest Fairies can help before continuing.
- Themes
- Goodness in goblin world: Matty does not fit in, and Smoky’s goodness puts his place in the family at risk because her parents want him naughty enough to keep. The premise reverses familiar expectations about what is valued, creating a playful contrast between goblin customs and Matty’s attachment to Smoky.
- Worth knowing
- Matty’s best friend may be sent away by her parents. This separation threat could be worth noting if a child is especially sensitive to the possibility of losing a companion.