Kenny and the Dragon by Tony DiTerrlizzi*

Kenny Rabbit lived with his parents on a sheep farm in the countryside of Roundbrook.  When Kenny's dad announces a dragon has moved in and they must move out, Kenny is off to meet the fellow.  Soon he and Grahame (like the cracker) the dragon become best friends.  Then the townsfolk hear about the newest resident.  Who shall defeat the dragon?  Why, a retired knight George . . . .Kenny's only other friend.
How can Kenny help George and the town folks understand that Grahame will not harm them?
*Highly recommend.
Grade Level Equivalent: 4.7
Strategies: expanding vocab./word choice, figurative language
*Borrowed from the library.