My Father's Dragon

A small boy runs away to rescue a captive baby dragon after hearing of its plight from a traveling cat. He reaches a strange island and moves through a series of episodic encounters—tigers, a rhinoceros, a lion, a gorilla, monkeys and a crocodile—using clever items from his knapsack, quick thinking and gentle persuasion to solve problems. He constructs crossings, outwits guardians and summons unexpected help to free the dragon and carry it to safety. The narrative blends whimsical adventure, practical problem-solving and quiet kindness in a compact, illustrated early-reader format.