A Dragon Has To Persevere

Steve Herman's Diggory Doo the dragon is back, and this time he and Drew are working through the hardest lesson: don't quit. Book 49 in the My Dragon Books series delivers exactly what parents, teachers, school counselors, and therapists have come to rely on — a relatable emotional challenge, a growth mindset solution, and illustrations that make the whole thing feel like an adventure rather than a lecture. Herman keeps the perseverance message concrete enough for young children to actually apply. The series format means experienced readers know what's coming structurally, which is a mild limitation, but the consistency is also why the books work so reliably in educational and therapeutic settings. A dependable, warm addition to any SEL shelf.