Luke, Mark and Drax
“Drax the Dragon Shows his True Colours”, by local author, Christy Lee-O’Loughlin, is a book about a dragon who is different from other dragons and his journey from challenge to acceptance.
What I love about it is Drax discovering his uniqueness and what he is good at. How is your difference an asset? What is your life purpose? These larger questions can help us break free from living lives which are limiting.
I also love how, at the end, Drax looks out for others who are also different and might be having a rough time, like he used to. Sometimes when some of us have “made it” and are part of some majority in-group, we may not want to speak truthfully about difficult issues affecting people of our minority grouping. We may even deny those problems exist. Drax is an example to us all on demonstrating the love, truth and courage he shows when he remembers, reaches out to and empowers others who are struggling like he used to.
I am also delighted to share with you the insights of a family which read the book:
Mark (7) says: “I learnt from this book that everyone is special in a different way. That means that you may be good at soccer, and your friend might be good at drawing. But everyone can still be friends and enjoy playing together.”
Luke (4) says: “I enjoy copying the drawings in this book!”
Mommy Linda says: “This book does a good job teaching kids about feelings. My younger son is now more aware about how his friends feel.”
Thanks to Mark, Luke and Linda for taking time to read together and share their thoughts on this book!
Drax is available at the national library (Singapore), Times, Popular, Borders, Kinokuniya, Page One, Amazon and Select Books.
Click here to check if item is available at the national library.
See author’s collection of materials on teaching children about diversity, bias and bullying. She also has notes to parents and teachers.
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(By the way Mark is wearing a t-shirt from the Futr Adult range. Futr Adult (say: “future adult”) is an online store that sells gifts for kids. What’s unique: the designs aim to encourage creativity and
curiosity, and provide a friendly alternative to gifts that promote commercial products or cartoon brands. Mark and Luke play an active part in generating new ideas for Futr Adult designs, and they enjoy learning about the e-commerce element. I like how the children are involved with their parents in this venture!)
