This story began with a playful game with a three-year-old—a lighthearted adventure in everyday life.

One day, the little girl imagines herself as the Little Dragon King. Her tummy rumbles—Rumble, rumble!—and thunder shakes the world. Water splashes—Splash, splash!—and suddenly, it’s pouring rain! The thunder awakens seeds beneath the ground, the rain helps them grow and grow, until they bloom into the most dazzling fireworks lighting up the night sky.

In the world of the Little Dragon King, every ordinary action can become a magical adventure, and a child’s imagination turns the simplest moments into boundless fun and wonder.

Awards

• Shortlist, 4th Red Cape Original Picture Book Competition