Guide Note

Puff, the Magic Dragon is a children's book inspired by Peter, Paul & Mary's famous song "Puff, the Magic Dragon".

Fast Facts

1. Authors: Peter Yarrow and Lenny Lipton
2. Illustrated by: Eric Puybaret
3. Publication: August 2007
4. Publisher: Sterling Publishing
5. ISBN 9781402747823
6. Age Range: 5 to 7 years
7. Pages: 24
8. The only picture book to be on New York Times bestseller list
9. Adaptations: Puff, the Magic Dragon was released in 1978

Puff, the Magic Dragon is a story about a little boy named Jackie, who is so trapped by his fears he can not communicate with anyone. His doctors and parents had given up all hope when a magical dragon appears and befriends him. The book takes the readers on wonderful adventures as the dragon takes Jackie on a trip to his island called "Honah Lee."

Everything about the look and feel of the book speaks excellence and love of the work within. The illustrations are delightful, the poem with all its joys and sorrows is there for us to see." - Amazon.com user reviews

• "Puff has appeared to me both childlike and wise, a king but also a willing follower of just about any bright spirit that inspired him. Puff gives his whole heart and soul to one special friend…One day, as you can see at the end of this book, a new and special friend comes to Honalee…In this way Puff and Jackie’s friendship continues through new children like you." - Peter Yarrow