The pastel dragons (patterned in greys and blues with yellow teeth) in this glorious picture book are representative of the many fears and worries that can beset us at any time of life. We learn how unexpectedly the dragons appear, how everyone has them, how scary they are, and that pretending they aren't there doesn't help. Even when you try to talk about them, sometimes people don't listen. You need lots of hugs as well as 'Ben's top tips for when you've got dragons' - coping strategies such as giving your dragon a name, or making it laugh. Most of all, remember that dragons don't stay around forever. The gorgeous full-page illustrations with lots of cross hatching and shading in muted colours provide humour as well as serious concern. A very special book.