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I Invited a Dragon to Dinner

by · 2002

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I invited a dragon to dinner.

My parents were really surprised.

They thought he would wish for lobster and fish,

But he ordered a burger and fries...

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Get ready for some of the silliest, funniest poems around! Written entirely by fresh talent, this collection is the result of a nationwide contest to find the best new writers of verse for children. With spirited illustrations by Chris L. Demarest, I Invited a Dragon to Dinneris a feast of delight just waiting to be devoured. Dig in!

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