The Long Lost Tale of the Dragon and the Whale

Book excerpt: Long ago before there were birds, people, or even words, a not-so-typical dragon and an unusual whale embark on a glorious adventure to explore universes and find new worlds. One day, the two friends come across ancient planet Earth-unexplored, uninhabited, and covered entirely in water. The dragon and whale can hardly believe their luck. What a gift to discover a planet just born! Filled with delight at their finding, the dragon and whale decide to play a game to see who can invent the most extraordinary creatures to fill the sea. Motivated and inspired by one another's imaginative abilities, these two friends create wondrous starfish, sea turtles, manta rays, and more-until a brilliant idea about teamwork changes everything. Written in rhythmic verse, this charming children's tale shares an enlightening message designed to stimulate the imagination, inspire compassion, and encourage the value of cooperation.