Poor excuse for a dragon (Random House USA Inc)

Fred the dragon has a list of tasks he must complete in order to be a successful dragon--none of which comes naturally. But he's determined to make #5--eat people--work. Before you can say "pass the salt" he's gobbled up three people even though he doesn't have the stomach for it. Luckily a local shepherd, with the help of a giant and a witch, knows how to cure what ails him and get those pesky people out of his belly. It's happily ever after for everyone in ways you'd never expect.Geisel Award winning author-illustrator Geoffrey Hayes returns to Step into Reading with this funny Step 4 tale perfect for newly independent readers who can tackle simple sentences with confidence.