Lou Lou's Pet Dragon Goes to School

Selected for the Canadian Children's Book Centre's Best Books for Kids & Teens (Spring 2026)!

BookLife’s Very Best of 2026!

"Heartfelt, funny, and a visual pleasure." — Kirkus Reviews (Recommended review)

“Delightful chaos ensues... This entertaining, riotous narrative will leave younger readers giggling, and Bott smartly inspires them to exercise their imagination muscles with the story's surprise ending.” — BookLife Editor's Pick, Publishers Weekly

“Bott keeps the pacing brisk and focused, which will effectively hook young audiences... Kim’s endearing, bold, and colorful illustrations... are as compelling as the text.” — Kirkus Reviews

Meet Lou Lou—an unusual girl with a most unusual pet. On her first day at a new school, Lou Lou tries to convince her classmates and teacher that her favourite pet is a real dragon—a difficult task indeed. Filled with humour and surprises, it’s a story children will want to read again and again.

From the Brenden Bott & Dong Hoon Kim Collection