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Sean and the Lantern Dragon · Book 2

Sean and the Lantern Dragon: The Brave Question

Small hand up, little voice out. For quiet kids with big worries, ages 4–8.

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  • Two two-page spreads from Sean and the Lantern Dragon: The Brave Question: Mip has a tiny question too; planting day in Ms. Bell's class
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“I have a question, please.”

From Sean and the Lantern Dragon: The Brave Question

The story

It’s planting day in Ms. Bell’s classroom. Sean tucks his bean seed under the soil, and a question starts to wiggle inside him like a tiny root. But when he finally raises his hand, his voice comes out small, and nobody hears.

By the old quiet staircase, Mip the lantern dragon has a tiny question too. Together they practice one brave sentence: “I have a question, please.”

Will Sean try again? A gentle story about speaking up, waiting for a quieter moment, and knowing that roots grow first, even when nobody can see them.

What it gives you and your child

  • One brave sentence your child can practice and use at school
  • A funny, tender moment with Mip that makes the brave step feel smaller
  • Three questions at the end to talk about it together

Who it's for

  • Quiet kids, ages 4 to 8, who find it hard to ask questions in class
  • Children who feel stuck when they try once and nobody hears
  • Readers of book 1 who want more of Sean and Mip

Book details

  • Pages32, full color
  • FormatPDF eBook, instant download
  • Read onTablet, phone or computer
  • Ages4–8, as a read-aloud
  • Talk-about-it questions3 at the end
  • SeriesBook 2 of 2
  • Ages 4–8
  • 32 pages
  • Read aloud
  • Conversation starter

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Can I use it in my classroom?

Yes. You can read it aloud to your class from your own device. Please don't share the file with students or other teachers.

Will this fix my child's worries?

No book can promise that. Sean's stories are a gentle conversation starter, not a treatment. If you're worried about your child, talk with your pediatrician or school counselor.

Do we need to read Book 1 first?

It's nicer in order, because book 1 is where Sean meets Mip, but each story stands on its own.

Problem with your file?

If your file won't download or open, isn't what we described, or has a mistake, email us at community@oneandonlystories.com within 30 days of purchase. We'll send a fixed file or a full refund, your choice. Because these are instant downloads, we can't refund a change of mind, but a real person will always help you get the file working first.

Written by Imran Hassan

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Gentle children's stories, planners, games and puzzles. Stories about friendship, courage and the small moments that help us grow, and planners and game books that bring people to the same table.

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