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K-3
Rhyming text describes how dragons' thoughtless daily activities--chopping down trees, blowing hot air, wasting food--are damaging the environment. Humorous watercolor illustrations show a variety of animals giving their advice to the dragons on how to protect, instead of endanger, the planet. Though the moralizing comes through loud and clear, the premise is nonetheless entertaining.