For Parents & Educators
Everything you need to bring the magic of Poppy into the classroom and home.
Book Information
Ages, themes and what each story is good for: the four Poppy the Dragon books and the five free storybooks in the Dream Machine.
Colours of the Rainbow
Poppy the Dragon board book · Ages 0–3 · read aloud
Themes: Colours: red, orange, yellow, green, blue, indigo and violet
Good for: First words, naming and pointing to colours
On Amazon · free sneak peekCount to 10
Poppy the Dragon board book · Ages 0–3 · read aloud
Themes: Counting from 1 to 10 with simple, rhythmic words
Good for: Number names, one-to-one counting, joining in with rhythm
On Amazon · free sneak peekCount along with Poppy
Poppy the Dragon board book · Ages 0–3 · read aloud
Themes: Counting everyday things, then a peaceful bedtime
Good for: Counting real objects, bedtime routine
On Amazon · free sneak peekPoppy the Dragon Who Sneezed Glitter
Poppy the Dragon picture book · Ages 3–7 · read aloud, or alone from about 5–7
Themes: Big feelings, being different, loving the parts of you that shine
Good for: Self-esteem, talking about feelings, celebrating differences
On Amazon · free sneak peekEnchanted Adventures of Poppy
Free storybook · Ages 3–7
Themes: Kindness, helping others, being yourself
Good for: Recognising feelings, valuing your own strengths
Free in the Dream MachineGlowberry and the Moon Seed
Free storybook · Ages 4–8
Themes: Patience, believing in yourself, growing things
Good for: Perseverance; links to plants and growing (KS1 science)
Free in the Dream MachineThe Sparkle Tree and the First Star
Free storybook · Ages 4–8
Themes: Generosity and sharing
Good for: Talking about choices; the night sky
Free in the Dream MachineThe Rainbow Bridge
Free storybook · Ages 5–9
Themes: Friendship, teamwork, communicating without words
Good for: Rainbow colour order, making friends, patience
Free in the Dream MachineThe Brave Little Pixel
Free storybook · Ages 4–8
Themes: Courage, being different, seeing the whole picture
Good for: Doing the right thing, respecting differences
Free in the Dream MachineFree Printable Guides
Reading guides, KS1 lesson plans and activity sheets. Download the PDF, or open the guide and print it.
Bedtime Reading Guide
A calm story routine, which books suit which age, and gentle goodnight questions for every book.
Free PDF · 3 pagesConversation Starters
Before, during and after questions for each book, plus tips for talking about stories with little ones.
Free PDF · 2 pagesReading Progress Tracker
A star chart: colour a star for each Poppy book, then keep going with your own books.
Free PDF · 2 pagesLesson Plan: Courage & Kindness
A KS1 lesson using Enchanted Adventures of Poppy, free on screen: objectives, timings, a "helping star" activity and assessment.
KS1 · about 50 minLesson Plan: Celebrating Differences
A KS1 lesson using The Brave Little Pixel and the Sneezed Glitter sneak peek, with a collaborative class picture.
KS1 · about 60 minScience & Nature: Seeds & the Night Sky
Grow seeds alongside Glowberry and the Moon Seed, with a pupil observation diary and a night-sky session.
Cross-curricular · KS1Poppy Colouring Pack
All five Poppy colouring pages in one download, one per sheet.
Printable · 5 pagesDragon Mask Craft
A Poppy mask template to colour, cut out and wear, with step-by-step instructions.
Craft · grown-up helpDesign Your Own Dragon
Invent and draw your own dragon, then plan a short story about a day with it.
Creative writing · 2 pagesBook Guides
Reading levels, themes and what each Poppy book helps children explore, all on this page.
See the book guidesActivities
Printable colouring pages, puzzles and a design-your-own-dragon worksheet featuring Poppy, free to use at home or in class.
Free activitiesArt & Craft Guides
Step-by-step drawing and painting guides starring Poppy, easy to follow and free to print.
Art guides