Melvin likes to throw a tantrum when he does not get what he wants, but he learns that the classroom rule, "you get what you get and you don't throw a fit" applies at home as well.
"Flapping wings. Pointy spikes. Stinky breath that will ignite. He's loud. He's rude. He's always late. A dragon is not a good dinner date. So do not take your dragon to dinner!"--Page [4] of cover.
When dragons are banned from accompanying students on a visit to the fire station, for such reasons as rudeness, farting, and a spikey tail, children find the perfect field trip for the scaly creatures.
Melvin has big tantrums when he doesn't get what he wants. You must learn to control yourself when you are disappointed. After all, things are the way they are and a tantrum is not the solution.
Using rhyming text and a diverse cast of characters, this charming story provides some important, and not so important, library etiquette in a very entertaining way.
Titles included: Dragons Love Tacos; Dragons Love Tacos 2: The Sequel; Do Not Bring Your Dragon to the Library; Do Not Take Your Dragon to Dinner; Amy Wu and the Patchwork Dragon; Do Not Let Your Dragon Spread Germs.