Dragons Love Tacos
A teacher’s look at why this book belongs in the The Why-Askers stage.
Why it fits The Why-Askers (for preschoolers whose every page sparks a question)
Dragons adore tacos but salsa is a catastrophe waiting to happen. Absurd premise, flawless internal logic - exactly how preschool imagination works. Destined to be quoted at dinner.
What makes it special
The premise is absurd and the internal logic is airtight — which is exactly how preschool imagination operates. Daniel Salmieri's deadpan watercolor dragons treat taco protocol with documentary seriousness. It's a comedy of consequences (read the fine print about salsa) that families quote for years.
From the publisher
Explores the love dragons have for tacos, and the dangers of feeding them them anything with spicy…
About Adam Rubin
Adam Rubin left a career as an advertising creative director once Dragons Love Tacos — a #1 New York Times bestseller for years running — proved that absurdist logic, played completely straight, is preschool comedy gold.
Rubin workshops his books aloud with real audiences like stand-up sets, keeping only the lines that get laughs from actual five-year-olds; illustrator Daniel Salmieri has been his creative partner since childhood friendship.
Also by this author: Dragons Love Tacos 2 · Secret Pizza Party · High Five
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