Dragons often get a bad rap in old stories, usually depicted as grumpy creatures waiting to be defeated. But times have changed! We know that princesses can rescue themselves, and more importantly, not all dragons are bad.
That’s why we celebrate Appreciate a Dragon Day on January 16th! It’s the perfect time to celebrate these mythical creatures. If you’re planning to dive into some dragon-themed books, you’ll definitely need a buddy to keep your place.
Fun Books to Read with Your Dragon Bookmark
Before we start crafting, here are some great reads featuring “good” dragons:
- Dragons, Dragons by Eric Carle
- Little Wing Learns to Fly by Calista Brill
- Puff The Magic Dragon by Peter Yarrow and Lenny Lipton
- Pinkalicious: Dragon to the Rescue by Victoria Kann
- The Pet Dragon by Christoph Niemann
Supplies Required
Gather these basic craft supplies from your art box:
- Craft paper (various colors)
- Pencil (for tracing)
- Scissors
- Craft glue
- Sharpies or black markers
Step-by-Step Instructions
- Prepare the Template: Download and print the Dragon Papercraft Template. It includes the head, body, chest, ears, wings, hands, eyes, and horn.
- Trace and Cut: Trace the shapes onto your favorite colored papers. You can make a classic green dragon, a royal purple one, or even a bright orange one!
- Add the Details: Use a black marker to shade in the pupils on the white eye cutouts.
- Assemble the Head: Glue the ears to either side of the head. Stick the eyes in the center and place the horn right between them.
- Finish Your Friend: Attach the head to the body and add the chest and wings to complete your fire-breathing (but friendly!) bookmark.