Hitheranyon The Friendly Dragon

Di Matteo’s first children’s book follows Hitheranyon, a lovable little dragon. He wants more than anything to fly to Hither and Yon to see the wondrous ocean, the mountains, and the green earth. But there is only one problem- his wings are too small.

When Hitheranyon tries to use his tiny wings, he never seems to get off the ground. But he will not give up! He furiously flaps his wings every day while his parents patiently watch.

Hitheranyon the Friendly Dragon And His Monarch Butterfly Friends

In the second book of the series, Hitheranyon sets off on an adventure, this time with his Monarch Butterfly friends.

As he sets out on a determined quest to help his colorful winged friends journey to Mexico before the Winter’s cold, he soon learns that the butterflies are in danger. Their food source—the milkweed plant—is being cut down faster than ever. As their sad story of survival spurs him into action, Hitheranyon carries the butterflies on his powerful back when they are too tired to fly. But it is not long before Hitheranyon realizes that one great idea is all it takes to change the world, one small step at a time.