Jasper the Firefighting Dragon - Val Blackburn

There was once a dragon called Jasper who wasn't like the other dragons. Jasper couldn't breathe fire.
Whenever he tried, great big jets of water flew out of his mouth instead.

The story follows a dragon who doesn't fit in as he breathes water instead of fire. Unable to fit in, Jasper became a sad and lonely dragon, missing out on all the fun that the other dragons had with the people of Huffenpuffen Valley. However by the end of the story he has found that he can help people in ways that the other dragons can't. Both he, and everyone else, embrace the fact that he is different, and realise just how lucky they were to have a water breathing dragon.

This story would be enjoyed by children who like dragons, fire fighters and fire engines.

This colourful picture book is ideal for girls and boys aged between 3 - 7 years, with older children reading it themselves and younger children having it read to them. It encourages children to find their place in the world and accept others who may be different. It is a story about friendship which may help children starting nursery or school.