There's a Dragon in My Closet

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The dragon in the closet is such a con: one minute he's dancing like a goof under sheets and leaving "get well" notes and peppermints when little ones are sick, and the next he's tracking dirty footprints all over the carpet and eating all the snickerdoodles out of the cookie jar. With him around, there's always lots of fun-and a whole heap of trouble, especially when he goes invisible, leaving a little boy to answer for his bad behavior.
Colorful illustrations bring to life this adorable tale of a kid who blames sweet surprises and mischievous behavior on an invisible, mysterious guest only he knows exists: the friendly, goofy, troublemaking dragon in his closet. But did the dragon really do it
There's a Dragon in My Closet is a funny, engaging salute to mischievous little boys and the imaginary friends that sprinkle giggles and create a few pickles on even the most ordinary days.

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Praise for There's a Dragon in My Closet:

"This category-defying tale, with stunning illustrations by Charly Palmer, answers the prayers of so many Black parents who are searching for books for their young boys. Taylor mixes adventure and mirth to great effect, encouraging boys to dream big while keeping their feet on the ground." --Essence

"Painterly illustrations and the appeal of a story about a contemporary black family." --Kirkus Reviews

Author Bio

Dorothea Taylor has a degree in graphic design with a minor in journalism. She currently resides in Stone Mountain, Georgia, where she runs an award-winning design studio, T.P. Design, Inc.

Charly Palmer, a graduate of the American Academy of Art, is a nationally recognized fine artist whose work is in private and public collections, including those of the McDonalds Corporation, the Coca-Cola Company, and Vanderbilt University. His art is inspired by his children and grandchildren. He lives in Atlanta.