Astrid Riding Stormfly with Wings Spread Wide

A dragon soars across the page with both wings stretched out, one sweeping up toward the top left corner and the other reaching far to the right. Its mouth is open to show rows of sharp teeth, and a fan of long spikes sticks out from the back of its head. The tail curls upward behind it with a rough, textured edge, and the legs are tucked up under the body. A rider sits on its back in a fur-trimmed hood and layered gear, which looks like Astrid on Stormfly. There is no background, so kids can add their own. Try coloring the sky first with soft blue washes, then pick bold colors for the spikes and wing panels. It also works well for talking about how wings and tails help flying animals balance.