About The Unhappy Little Dragon Lessons Learned
This is the tale of a little Dragon who has a
big problem; he cannot control his fire!
After a major mishap, he runs away into the
forest and has a wonderful adventure where he meets new friends, learns that
every creature has a unique gift. He also finds out the special way in which he
can use his own remarkable gift of fire. His forest friends help him understand
that he really is a very special dragon indeed!
Little Dragon Excerpt
Shelley asked, looking at Happy expectantly.
Shelley The Turtle said,"Let me ask you something son,
when you practice your fire burning skills-what do you tell yourself?"
"Tell myself? What do you mean?" asked Happy not understanding
what his new friend was getting at.
Shelley answered, "Well, maybe I should ask instead, how do you feel
when you practice holding in your flame?
"Oh that! I feel scared, so scared that I will fail and burn
everything up!" Happy answered sadly.
"Well now, I have a suggestion for you. Try feeling like you will
not burn everything up. Instead tell yourself you will succeed in keeping your
fire to yourself!" Shelley told him.
"But I am so scared. I really don't think I can tell myself that I
won't burn everything up when I know I will!"
Happy argued in a worried little voice.
Shelley looked at Happy's very unhappy face and said,"I have news
for you Happy, and I want you to listen to me now!"
Then Shelley continued to explain.
"Dragons aren't the only ones who have special gifts, Happy, no, no!
All of the animals were given a special gift of one kind or another. All of us
had to learn how to use it wisely, just like you. You sort of have to grow into
your gift, like growing up! That's why the animals need a teacher.
Can you guess what my special gift is?" Shelley asked, expectantly.
Happy didn't know the answer so he shook his head and just kept quiet.
"Why Happy, I am a teacher!" Shelley said proudly.
About Carolyn Wolfe
Carolyn Wolfe is a free lance
writer, poet, and author of six books including her collection of poetry, short stories
and bedtime stories for children. In this, her sixth book, "The Unhappy
Little Dragon, Lessons Learned" she reveals the journey of Happy, The
Unhappy Little Dragon, who, while trying to understand how to master his
uncontrollable gift of fire, has an exciting adventure in the woods.
His forest friends help him understand his gift and that he really is a very
special dragon indeed! Ms. Wolfe lives in the Shenandoah Valley with her
Photographer, husband Scott, and her houseful of animal companions.
You can visit her website at When
the Moon Speaks
