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The Reluctant Dragon

Storytime for Kids

Published
April 20, 2026
Duration
5:34
Summary source
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Last updated
Jun 7, 2026

Discusses kids, family.

Summary

This illustrated story follows a young boy named Gabriel who discovers that a local dragon is actually a gentle creature fond of poetry and tea rather than violence. When a famous knight named Saint George arrives to eliminate the perceived threat, Gabriel intervenes to show that the beast is harmless. To satisfy the fearful villagers while keeping the an…

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This illustrated story follows a young boy named Gabriel who discovers that a local dragon is actually a gentle creature fond of poetry and tea rather than violence. When a famous knight named Saint George arrives to eliminate the perceived threat, Gabriel intervenes to show that the beast is harmless. To satisfy the fearful villagers while keeping the animal safe, the trio organizes a staged duel where the dragon appears to be defeated. This deception allows the knight to be hailed as a hero wh

Themes

  • kids
  • family