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Wings of Fire: The Official How to Draw — Content Guide for Parents

By Tui T. Sutherland, Brianna C. WalshScholastic Inc.; Spiral-Bound2023-10-23ISBN 979899072577596 pages
Wings of Fire: The Official How to Draw

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Contains references to prayer and church attendance. A minister character plays a supporting role in two chapters.

About this book

Learn how to draw all your favorite dragons in this official book based on the hit Wings of Fire series by Tui T. Sutherland! Want to become a Wings of Fire drawing expert? You've come to the right place! This official How to Draw book includes simple, step-by-step instructions on how to sketch and color the simplest dragonets all the way to the most powerful, full-grown dragons. All your favorite characters from Sunny, Qibli, and Blue to Tsunami, Glory, and Peril and Kinkajou, Clay, and Darkstalker are here. Over 40 dragons are inside and ready for you to make them soar to life!

Frequently asked questions

  • Is Wings of Fire: The Official How to Draw appropriate for a 7-year-old?

    The series contains graphic violence, including descriptions of battles, deaths, and verbal abuse among characters. Young dragons face severe threats, including near-death experiences and the trauma of war. The narrative includes elements that may be considered scary for younger readers, such as cruel dragons and arena-style fighting. The first book is noted as particularly gory and frightening.

  • Does Wings of Fire: The Official How to Draw have violence?

    The series contains graphic violence, including descriptions of battles, deaths, and verbal abuse among characters. Young dragons face severe threats, including near-death experiences and the trauma of war.

  • Does Wings of Fire: The Official How to Draw have scary content?

    The narrative includes elements that may be considered scary for younger readers, such as cruel dragons and arena-style fighting. The first book is noted as particularly gory and frightening.

  • Does Wings of Fire: The Official How to Draw have religious themes?

    No religious practices, beliefs, or ceremonies are mentioned in the narrative of the book. The content focuses on dragons and their adventures without any explicit religious themes.

  • Does Wings of Fire: The Official How to Draw have racial/cultural content?

    The series addresses themes of racism and hatred, exploring the differences among dragon tribes and providing insights on overcoming these issues. It emphasizes the importance of self-reflection in addressing prejudice.

  • Does Wings of Fire: The Official How to Draw have profanity?

    The series includes mild language such as put-downs and humorous expressions, but no vulgar language is reported. Phrases like 'dopey freaking dragon' and 'holy smoking vipers' are examples of the language used.

  • Does Wings of Fire: The Official How to Draw have climate change?

    The narrative includes themes of environmental adaptation, with dragons experiencing their natural habitats. It suggests a connection between the dragons and their environments, highlighting ecological awareness.

  • Does Wings of Fire: The Official How to Draw have sexual identity?

    No explicit sexual content is indicated in the search results. The language used in the series is described as mild, with some references to crushes and flirting among characters, but nothing inappropriate for the target audience.

  • Does Wings of Fire: The Official How to Draw have gender roles?

    The series does not adhere to traditional gender stereotypes, featuring both male and female dragons in heroic roles. It promotes equality among genders within the dragon society.

  • Does Wings of Fire: The Official How to Draw have lgbtq+ themes?

    The series includes characters such as Sundew, a lesbian dragon, and normalizes LGBTQ+ themes within its narrative. The portrayal of same-sex relationships among dragons is presented without significant societal backlash, indicating a normalization of these identities.