Meet Madi!

What if a dragon could help your child talk about fear or anxiety? The Nervous Dragon is more than a book—it’s a gentle guide to big feelings.

Meet Madi, the lovable dragon who helps learn about being nervous and being brave — through a powerful picture book and an irresistibly soft plush they’ll carry with them long after storytime ends.

Everything to help your child feel brave

📘 The Nervous Dragon Paperback
🐉 Exclusive 8” Plush Madi
📝 Parent Page with Sample Questions

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The Nervous Dragon Paperback and Plush combo

“A comforting story and huggable friend to help kids feel brave in new or anxious situations.”
(Includes a parent guide with reflection questions.)

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A journey to overcome nervousness

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Madi has just moved to a new town, and she’s nervous about her first day at school.
What if no one talks to her? What if she doesn’t fit in?

But Madi decides to be brave anyway.
With her stuffed dog Pinkie by her side, she walks into the unknown—and finds more than she expected: bravery along with a new friend named Dewey,

This story isn’t about being fearless.

It’s about choosing bravery, even with butterflies in your belly.

And like all books in The Adventures of Dewey the Dragon series, The Nervous Dragon also includes a parent page with sample discussion questions. Use Madi’s journey to spark honest conversations about bravery, nervousness, and the small steps that build courage.

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Whether it’s a new school, a big change, or everyday butterflies, Madi is here to remind your child: they can be brave.

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Whether it’s a new school, a big change, or everyday butterflies, Madi is here to remind your child: they can be brave.

✅ Gives kids a language for their nervous feelings
✅ Promotes healthy emotional processing through story
✅ Encourages bravery in unfamiliar or anxious situations
✅ Includes reflection questions to keep the conversation going
✅ Plush Madi helps children connect with the story on a deeper level

Whether your child is starting school, going to a new place, or simply working through big emotions, The Nervous Dragon offers a safe and encouraging companion on that journey.

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The Adventures of Dewey the Dragon

As adults, sometimes it is difficult for us to talk about feelings and emotions. The same goes for our kids. The Dewey the Dragon and Madi the Dragon books are designed to open that door to conversations — using story and character to help kids explore big emotions in safe, simple ways. These books aren’t just bedtime stories — they’re conversation starters for families and teachers who want to help kids talk about what’s going on inside. The sample questions at the end of each book are designed to facilitate meaningful discussions using Dewey and Madi as a reference.

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