Hocus and Pocus and the Dragon Next Door

By A. R. Capetta

Book Overview

Magical puppies Hocus and Pocus have a new neighbor: Bye-Bye the dragon Hocus is delighted, but Pocus is nervous about making friends--and about fire breath. A funny and affirming adventure.

On a walk around the neighborhood delivering potions with their magical family, puppies Hocus and Pocus discover that the wizard next door, Jade, has a new pet--a dragon named Bye-Bye. Hocus is excited She loves making new friends and thinks Bye-Bye's wings and fire breath are cool. But Pocus is afraid. He already has five friends, which feels like a lot. Plus Bye-Bye might eat them Right? When Hocus bounds into Bye-Bye's yard wanting to play, the dragon shies away, then chases her off. Could it be that Bye-Bye isn't scary--she's scared? How can the puppies help? Maybe if Hocus uses a potion to turn into a dragon temporarily, or if Pocus learns some friendly phrases in dragon language, it might help Bye-Bye open up. And it just might help Pocus feel braver, too. This charming series continues with another fun-filled and enchanted romp in a world where everyone can be their unique selves.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1536242691
• ISBN13: 9781536242690
• Release Date: March 2025
• Publisher: Candlewick Press (MA)
• Length: 96 Pages
• Weight: 0.53 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.3" x 8.1"
• Age Range: 5 to 8 years
• Grade Range: Kindergarten to Grade 3