Merry Christmas, Dragon! | Awareness Tour

Merry Christmas, Dragon! Awareness Tour is presented in partnership* with Bianca Schulze and The Children’s Book Review.

Christmas is coming to the kingdom, and Dragon has BIG plans in Bianca Schulze and Samara Hardy’s Merry Christmas, Dragon!

The seventh installment in Bianca Schulze’s beloved Dragon series brings readers a cheerful holiday adventure with a gentle reminder to slow down, appreciate what we have, and enjoy the moments that matter most. Full of Christmas spirit and Dragon’s signature enthusiasm, Merry Christmas, Dragon! is a festive read to share with little ones throughout the holiday season.

From catching snowflakes on their tongues to blowing on mugs of hot chocolate, readers will delight in helping Dragon slow down and look for the magic of Christmas. Adorable illustrations and the lively, interactive story will keep readers coming back to this story again and again!

—Jolene Gutiérrez, award-winning teacher-librarian and author of Too Much!: An Overwhelming Day

Join us on this virtual book tour for your chance to win some Dragon-sized Christmas cheer! Two lucky readers will each receive a signed copy of Merry Christmas, Dragon! by Bianca Schulze. One grand prize winner will unwrap an extra-special holiday treat: a cookie baking kit and the complete collection of all seven Dragon books, signed by the author!

From festive storytimes to baking Christmas cookies, this giveaway has all the ingredients for a magical holiday season. Ready to celebrate with Dragon? Enter below!

Merry Christmas, Dragon!
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About the Book

Merry Christmas, Dragon!

Written by Bianca Schulze

Illustrated by Samara Hardy

Ages: 3-5 | 32 Pages

Publisher: Clever Publishing (2026) | ISBN-13: 979-8888674895

Publisher’s Book Summary: Dragon is so excited for Christmas that she wants to do every fun activity all at once. But when her well-intentioned enthusiasm for the holiday season ends up causing chaos, will she learn to slow down and enjoy the special moments? This fun story takes readers into a winter wonderland at the kingdom and offers the gentle lessons of being present in the moment and appreciating what you have. This is the 7th installment in the Dragon book series by Bianca Schulze. Check out the latest books, Sharing is Caring, Dragon! and A New Friend for Dragon!

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About the Author

Bianca Schulze is the founder and editor of The Children’s Book Review—a resource devoted to children’s literature and literacy—and host of The Growing Readers Podcast.

Bianca is also the author of Don’t Wake the Dragon (translated into 20 languages), now a seven-book series, and 101 Books to Read Before You Grow Up (an Amazon Editors’ pick for Best Nonfiction for Kids). A passionate advocate for children’s literature, Bianca serves as the Webinar Coordinator for the SCBWI Rocky Mountain Chapter and is an active member of The Authors Guild.

Born and raised in Sydney, Australia, Bianca now lives near Boulder, Colorado, with her husband and three children, where she continues to be a reader, reviewer, and devoted children’s book lover.

For more information, visit https://www.biancaschulze.com.

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About the Illustrator

Samara Hardy is the illustrator of Don’t Wake the Dragon and Who Loves the Dragon? An experienced illustrator and designer, she has created artwork for clients worldwide for greeting cards, stationery, homewares, children’s books, and more. She lives in Surrey, England.

Thanks for following along with us on Bianca Schulze’s Merry Christmas, Dragon! awareness tour!