I Want A Bearded Dragon

By Jacquelyn Elnor Johnson

Your child wants a bearded dragon. But what is it really like to have one?

Bearded dragons are fascinating reptiles but bringing one home means learning what it needs to stay safe, healthy and happy, including how to handle a pet reptile safely.

Written for independent young readers, I Want a Bearded Dragon helps kids discover what having a pet bearded dragon is really like, from choosing a healthy animal and preparing its habitat to feeding, handling and everyday care.

Young readers will discover:

what to know before bringing a bearded dragon homehow to create a safe and comfortable habitat with the right heat and lightingwhat bearded dragons eat and how their diet changes as they growhow to handle a bearded dragon gently and safelythe everyday care that helps keep a pet bearded dragon healthyfascinating facts about bearded dragon behavior and characteristics

Clear explanations and full-color photographs make this an inviting introduction for curious kids who love reptiles, are hoping for a bearded dragon of their own, or simply want to know more about these remarkable animals.

Wanting a pet is the easy part. This book helps kids understand what comes next.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 199029118X
• ISBN13: 9781990291180
• Release Date: October 2026
• Publisher: Crimson Hill Books
• Length: 80 Pages
• Weight: 0.71 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"
• Age Range: 7 to 10 years
• Grade Range: Grades 2 to 5