Dilwyn The Welsh Dragon

Product Information

We are super excited to tell you all about the New Children book about the Magical Red Welsh Dragon Dilwyn that is being launched this November from The Royal Mint based here in Wales. Dilwyn The Welsh Dragon is a gorgeous rhyming picture book which gently takes little ones on Dilwyn’s journey from egg to fully fledged dragon royalty. It’s a lovely read-out-loud story for any occasion, and also short enough to be a rewarding read for key stage 1 children. Whether they are reading out loud to you, or just to themselves, this is going to be a winner.

Dilwyn The Welsh Dragon starts off by introducing little readers to The Royal Mint and how coins are made. It’s fascinating stuff, and just when you least expect it, a magical rainbow coloured egg appears amongst the coins! Using this information text, your children can then answer a brilliant series of questions on the worksheets provided. This is perfect for helping children develop their reading and analytical skills. They will need to read through the great information included in the text, and find the answer to the questions.

Want to save more time

The pretty multi-coloured magic egg amongst the golden coins and Dilwyns cute face as he hatches from it This fantastic resource is available in an ink saving eco version to ensure that getting the best resources for your class doesn't have to involve a high printing cost. How can I use this Red Dragon Story Comprehension at home? Dilwyn The Welsh Dragon by Samuel Langley-Swain is the first in the series of this wonderful collection and it’s here that little ones first get a glimpse behind the scenes of The Royal Mint and meet Dilwyn.

This fantastic Red Dragon Story Differentiated Reading Comprehension is a perfect tool for testing children's reading and comprehension skills. This informative Red Dragon Story Differentiated Reading Comprehension is perfect for children of all capabilities. The illustrations are beautiful and oh-so colourful – particularly capturing the kind spirit of Dilwyn so well, even when he’s warding off the robbers with his fiery breath and burning the robbers bottoms in a laugh out loud moment. MLA style: "Dilwyn the Welsh Dragon.." The Free Library. 2021 The School Library Association 26 Nov. 2023 https://www.thefreelibrary.com/Dilwyn+the+Welsh+Dragon.-a0656936582 The Royal Mint has a visitor centre attached to it and it has been on our to do list for a while to take the kids to, so hopefully we will get round to it as these books have reignited that idea to go see it in person. Dilwyn The Welsh Dragon cleverly combines the mythical red Welsh dragon with factual information about the Royal Mint in this fun and engaging story. The cheerful, easy to read rhyming text brings this story to life for little readers, accompanied by the endearing and lively illustrations by Jessica Rose. Aimed at children aged between 2and 5 years old, this book uses simple language to stimulate reading and comprehension skills.

Let us help you

Following Dilwyn as he grows and grows, we learn how he becomes a loyal watcher of all the golden coins and keeps them safe from troublesome robbers who wish to steal them This fantastic Red Dragon Story Differentiated Reading Comprehension is perfect for using at home to help your child engage and focus on the new information they have been learning at school and in the classroom.

The first three books in the series are available now. The Tooth Fairy and The Home of the Coin Makers The Tooth Fairy and The Home of the Coin Makers Book Clare Maclennan, Divisional Director at The Royal Mint said: “The tradition of the tooth fairy has been passed down through generations and as the official supplier of UK coins we are thrilled to be playing our part in creating childhood memories that will be treasured for years to come. ‘Dilwyn the Welsh Dragon’ is one of a series of wonderful fairy-tales celebrating our unique relationship with the tooth fairy. It is a fantastic bedtime read and we are so excited that Welsh Actor Tom Ellis will be sharing our story on CBeebies before children go to bed tonight.” Take a look at this fantastic Red Dragon Story PowerPoint to help children engage with the story before starting this Red Dragon Story Differentiated Reading Comprehension. Ever wondered how the famous red dragon of Wales was found and where he grew up? Well wonder no more as the new children’s picture book series, from the Royal Mint and Owlet Press explains it all and his connection with the famous coin makers. them from The Tower Of London, to the land of magic and dragons. Maybe one day the twins would get to see all the magic for themselves. The Tooth Fairy and The Magical Journey The Tooth Fairy and The Magical Journey

Give AI a Try!

Take a look at some other lovely resource we have available that you might like to use in addition to this Red Dragon Story Reading Comprehension Activity: As the maker of British coinage, where else would the Tooth Fairy get her coins? My Lost Tooth Celebration Set The Tooth Fairy Coin But by far the most favourite picture that the kids found it proper hilarious was when Dilwyn burnt the bums of the robbers In the valleys of Wales, everyone at The Royal Mint is hard at work, making coins. But one night, a baby red dragon hatches from a magical egg! The makers name him Dilwyn and take care of him until he’s big enough to guard their coins. Every night Dilwyn sleeps high up in the rafters keeping watch; until two robbers foolishly try to break in…”