Shushuya: My Special Dragon Friend

By Bassam Altaji

A charming and imaginative picture book from the Middle East about a boy and his imaginary friend.

Shushuya is a dragon, and

Shushuya is my friend.

He's blue and green and very large
with scales from end to end.

Follow a young boy and his dragon through a day of extraordinary adventures and ordinary tasks. Translated from Arabic and written in rhyme, its repetition evokes traditional ghazal poetry and makes it a perfect bedtime read-aloud. This sweet story of adventure, friendship, and the power of imagination is sure to inspire readers young and old to find the magic in every day.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 162371639X
• ISBN13: 9781623716394
• Release Date: January 2026
• Publisher: Crocodile Books
• Length: 32 Pages
• Weight: 0.95 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 8.8" x 11.3"
• Age Range: 3 to 5 years