Dragons Love Tacos

By Adam Rubin, Daniel Salmieri (illustrator),

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Book description

A #1 New York Times bestselling phenomenon, this deliciously funny read-aloud is an unforgettable tale of new friends and the perfect snack that will make you laugh until spicy salsa comes out of your nose.

Dragons love tacos. They love chicken tacos, beef tacos, great big tacos, and teeny tiny…

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5 authors picked Dragons Love Tacos as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?

What a joy it was to read this book as it both surprised and delighted me by making an unlikely pairing—dragons and tacos—but it makes total sense after reading the book. 

I had no clue what the plot was about before diving in to read, so I was delighted at how the story unfolded with each page creatively and artfully leading up to its hilarious ending. The storytelling is whimsical, unpredictable, and funny. The writer did a good job of feeding my taco-loving soul while also giving a pretty darn good explanation for why these mythical creatures breathe fire. 

I…

Who doesn’t love dragons, or tacos, for that matter?

I love to read this book out loud to children. Many of the children who hear this book can identify with feeling like they’re breathing fire after eating spicy food. Unfortunately, if you’re a dragon, spicy food can have dire consequences.

Okay, you’ve probably heard of this one, but that’s exactly why it’s at the top of the list. Anyone who has been around kids in the past decade has probably had a rollicking good time laughing their way through this book and its sequels, and if you haven’t, go NOW to your favorite bookstore or library!

One of the first “Again, Again, Again!” books for my firstborn, this book is a modern classic because it blends food, fun, and fantasy… and it can still open the door to talk about what foods you and your little ones love, and why…

Just the title alone, Dragons Love Tacos, makes you want to giggle. This book is the perfect guide to help you throw a party for all your dragon friends. But remember, as much as dragons love tacos, they absolutely hate spicy salsa.  So what could go wrong?!

Beautifully illustrated, young kids will love this cute book full of humor with a surprising twist of kindness at the end. 

From Hayley's list on to inspire a love of reading.

Written for early readers, this book offers humor and silliness with vibrant pictures to hold the attention of your young reader. The pictures in this kid's book only add to the humor and silliness of the storyline. There’s a series of books along the same theme which will keep your reader giggling and fascinated with dragons. I mean – who doesn’t like tacos?

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