Sugar Dragon is an NHS-aligned picture book series for children aged 6 months to 5 years. Free classroom resources, EYFS-linked, zero admin. State-funded primaries and nurseries receive the annual licence at no cost.
No. 1
cause of planned hospital procedures in children aged 5 to 9 in England: dental extraction under general anaesthetic
3 yrs
is when children should start brushing independently with supervision
NHS DBOH, 2021
EYFS
Physical Development and PSED strands directly support oral health routines in early years settings
Why early years settings use Sugar Dragon
Tooth decay is the most common reason children aged 5 to 9 are admitted to hospital in England. Early years settings are where habits form. A five-minute read-aloud, a brushing chart on the wall, and a villain the children can defeat: that is the full Sugar Dragon classroom offer.
The books are written in AABB rhyming couplets for group read-aloud. The free classroom brushing chart includes a class tracker column so every child can record their daily wins.
No lesson plan needed. No assessment. No screen time required. The Sugar Dragon does the work.
EYFS alignment
Children understand the importance of healthy food choices and tooth brushing as part of a daily self-care routine. Sugar Dragon makes the behaviour explicit and motivating.
Children develop self-regulation by taking responsibility for defeating the Dragon. The streak chart builds delayed gratification and a sense of personal achievement.
Rhyming picture books with a strong narrative arc build vocabulary, phonological awareness, and listening skills in the 6 months to 5 years age group.
All brushing guidance in the books and classroom materials is reviewed by Mr S Ditta, registered UK dental hygienist, and follows NHS Delivering Better Oral Health (2021).
The classroom offer
Annual classroom licence
Includes the classroom brushing chart PDF, the Tooth Fairy certificate PDF, printable Dragon sticker sheet, and priority access to the companion app when it launches in Q4 2026. One licence covers your whole setting. Pricing depends on your setting type.
A printable A3 chart with a column for each child in the class. Children put a sticker in their square every time they report a successful brush.
Request yours →Order copies for your reading corner or book bag scheme at a setting discount. Delivered to your address.
Enquire about ordering →Start today, no budget needed
Request the free classroom starter pack and receive: a PDF of the classroom brushing chart, a Tooth Fairy certificate template (personalise each child's name), and a one-page guide to running a Sugar Dragon brushing pledge in your setting. No purchase necessary.
All materials carry the Sugar Dragon character and comply with ICO Age Appropriate Design Code. No child data is collected. No ads. No upsell inside the materials.
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Fill in the form and Len will be in touch within 2 working days. Or email direct: hello@sugardragonbooks.com — subject line Schools enquiry — Sugar Dragon.