Dragons Love Tacos 2: The Sequel
#2 of 2 in Dragons Love Tacos Series
What’s inside...
The dragons love tacos but unfortunately, they realize that the world has run out of tacos. They go on a hilarious adventure through time to retrieve the last taco recipe and save the future of their beloved snack. The hilarious sequel to the smokin’ hot New York Times best seller, perfect for story time. News alert! It has just been discovered that there are NO MORE TACOS left anywhere in the world. This is a huge problem because, as you know, dragons love tacos. If only there was a way for the dragons to travel back in time, to before tacos went extinct. Then they could grab lots of tacos and bring them back! It's the perfect plan, as long as there's no spicy salsa. You remember what happened last time. The award-winning creators of Robo-Sauce and Secret Pizza Party return with a gut-bustingly hilarious companion to the bestselling phenomenon Dragons Love Tacos.
Discussion points
Why do you think the dragons want to save the tacos?
What are some ways the characters in the story show teamwork?
How would you solve a problem if your favorite food was running out?
What do you think makes the dragons love tacos so much?
If you could create a sequel, what adventure would you send the dragons on next?
Tip: Role play these questions
Allow your child to express their thoughts and ideas about the story without interrupting, affirming their ability to analyze and solve problems.
Relate the story to real-life situations by discussing a time when your family had to work together to solve a problem.
Encourage your child to imagine alternative endings or sequels, fostering creativity and narrative skills.
Discuss the importance of food in the story and in your lives, creating a personal connection to the book’s theme.
Use expressive reading techniques, changing your tone and pace, to make the story more engaging and fun during read-aloud sessions.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Problem-solving and resourcefulness
Explanation: When dragons run out of tacos, they embark on a whimsical journey to find more. This shows the importance of addressing a problem and thinking creatively to solve it.
Real-World Application: Children learn that when they encounter obstacles, they can use their imagination and problem-solving skills to find solutions, much like the dragons searching for tacos.
Example Lesson: Cooperation and teamwork
Explanation: The dragons team up with the book's narrator to find more tacos. This highlights the power of working together to achieve a common goal.
Real-World Application: This encourages children to collaborate with others, whether it's working on a group project at school or playing a team sport.
Example Lesson: Understanding consequences
Explanation: The story deals with the repercussions of the dragons' favorite food supply running low, and their efforts to prevent future shortages.
Real-World Application: Kids learn to think ahead about the consequences of their actions, an important skill for personal responsibility and making thoughtful decisions.
Example Lesson: Dealing with disappointment
Explanation: The dragons experience sadness when tacos are scarce, showing children that it’s natural to feel upset when things don’t go as planned.
Real-World Application: Children are reassured that it's okay to feel sad sometimes, and it's part of the emotional spectrum they will experience in real life.