Attack of the Underwear Dragon

Ages 3 to 7, Grades P to 2

Brave knights, fire-breathing dragons, and underwear—every kid’s favorite things in one book illustrated by #1 New York Times bestselling artist Pete Oswald!

Cole’s wish comes true when he becomes an Assistant Knight to Sir Percival, his favorite Knight of King Arthur’s Round Table. Cole learns how to ride a horse, swing a sword, cheer for Sir Percival when he goes to battle, and bandage his boo-boos when the battle is over. Cole loves practicing every skill a Knight-in-Training must master and he is determined to be granted knighthood.

Sir Percival is a great knight in every way, except for one thing: He is terrified that an Underwear Dragon will come and destroy the kingdom. But when the unthinkable happens, Cole is the only knight left standing (and just an assistant knight at that!) Cole must use all of his newly acquired skills to battle the fearsome dragon and avoid a catastrophe. Luckily, an unfortunate underwear mishap changes everything and Cole triumphs in this hilarious and triumphant tale!

Kids will recognize themselves in our pint-sized hero.

About the Author

SCOTT ROTHMAN is a writer of humor pieces and screenplays, including Draft Day and Army of One, both of which he cowrote with Rajiv Joseph. Scott is a graduate of Colby College and received an MFA in dramatic writing from New York University’s Tisch School of the Arts. His humor writing has appeared in various publications, including the New Yorker, GQ, Maxim, and McSweeney’s. He lives in Connecticut with his wife and three children. This is his first picture book.

Pete Oswald is the New York Times bestselling illustrator of The Good Egg, as well as The Bad Seed, which was an Amazon Best Children’s Book of the Year in 2017 and an indie favorite. He has worked as a character designer, a concept artist, and an art director on many popular films including Madagascar 2, Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs, and Angry Birds.

Author Residence: Connecticut

Pete Oswald is the New York Times bestselling illustrator of The Good Egg, as well as The Bad Seed, which was an Amazon Best Children's Book of the Year in 2017 and an indie favorite. He has worked as a character designer, a concept artist, and an art director on many popular films including Madagascar 2, Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs, and Angry Birds.

Illustrator Residence: Santa Monica, CA

Illustrator Hometown: Slat Lake City, UT