Welcome to Our Dragon Story

Our Dragon Story is a gentle, nurturing world created to help families begin bonding with their baby long before birth. Through imagination, touch and quiet moments of reflection, our books support families in building connection, calm and love.

At the heart of Our Dragon Story is a simple belief:

Bonding begins long before birth and the benefits will last a lifetime — Every family deserves the tools to make that connection magical.

Rooted in the science of early brain development and inspired by real-life experience of working with families and midwives across the UK, Our Dragon Story brings together storytelling, creativity and practical ideas to help expectant parents connect with their baby, gently supporting brain development, early language, learning and memory.

With its lyrical rhythms and soothing familiarity, Our Dragon Story helps babies recognise your voice and the tone of your speech, strengthening your growing bond and making Dragons a much loved favourite that helps expectant families tell their baby:

"I loved you before I even met you."

Whether through reading aloud, using touch techniques to interact with baby, or simply taking the time to pause and reflect, families can create special moments during pregnancy that strengthen bonds and give babies the best love-filled start in life.

Bonding Before Birth Matters

Amazingly, before they are even born, babies are already Listening, Learning and forming their earliest relationships. The time you spend Talking, Touching and Connecting during pregnancy actually helps support your future bond with your baby, helps shape your baby’s developing brain and strengthens your emotional wellbeing. So, get ready to fly with Our Dragon Story, and you can:

Build emotional connection and maternal instinct before birth

Reading, talking and interacting with your bump helps baby learn your voice, making them feel safe and loved. These interactions also support your developing 'mum' brain, your maternal instinct, by strengthening neural connections between your brain and your baby. AMAZING!

Support baby’s early brain development

Sound repetition, rhythm and gentle interaction during pregnancy stimulates the neural pathways that form the foundation for baby's future learning, language and emotional resilience. So Bonding during pregnancy really can help your baby’s brain development.

Reduce stress and promote calm

Mindful bonding activities such as bump interaction, reading and colouring can lower anxiety, reduce cortisol and help you to feel more grounded and confident.

Prepare for birth & parenthood

Research shows that parents who have bonded with their baby during pregnancy often report better, less stressful birthing experiences.

Bonding before birth can also strengthen parental confidence and help support the smoother transition to parenthood.

The importance of paternal bonding

Paternal bonding can help reduce dad’s stress levels, promote paternal confidence and aid in the formation of a deep emotional bond which can last a lifetime.

Involve the whole family

Siblings, partners and grandparents can join the Dragon Journey — building secure connections and overcoming nerves or fears before meeting baby for the first time.

The Our Dragon Story Collection

My Dragons – Plus Me

The Dragons Pregnancy Bonding Journal

Dragons: Colour AND Keep

A beautifully illustrated storybook with integrated touch-techniques designed to be shared with your bump, helping your baby recognise your voices, your rhythms and your love — building early communication and emotional connection before birth.

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Dragons: Colour AND Keep

The Dragons Pregnancy Bonding Journal

Dragons: Colour AND Keep

A beautiful hardback colouring book that tells the same story of the Dragons whilst supporting further relaxation. Colour And Keep creates a unique keepsake to cherish and share. With every gentle stroke, you’re telling the same story whilst creating a moment of mindfulness and love…

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The Dragons Pregnancy Bonding Journal

A guided journal filled with reflective prompts, evocative memory pages and mindful bonding activities captures every step of your unique journey from pregnancy to parenthood. A beautiful and unique keepsake to cherish, and to share with your child when the time is right…

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What families and professionals say

Emily, First Time Mum

Lily, Age 6 (Big Sister-to-Be)

Emily, First Time Mum

"I use to read Dragons to my baby bump every night - now baby's here he responds the moment I start reading it! It's like he remembers it from inside. It's become our favourite bedtime moment."

James, Dad-to-Be

Lily, Age 6 (Big Sister-to-Be)

Emily, First Time Mum

“I didn’t really know how to connect with our baby during pregnancy, but reading Dragons together gave me a way in. Now I read to him every evening, and when he kicks, it feels like he’s talking back. I already feel like a dad.”

Lily, Age 6 (Big Sister-to-Be)

Anne, a very Excited First-Time Grandma

“I tell the Dragon story to the baby in Mummy’s tummy. I put my hand on her belly and the baby wiggles! I think the baby likes my voice. I can’t wait to play with her when she comes out.”

Anne, a very Excited First-Time Grandma

“Sharing the story with my daughter and her bump has been so special. It’s brought us all closer and helped me feel part of the journey before my grandson is even here. I can’t wait to read it to him when he arrives.”

Helen, Perinatal Mental Health Nurse

Anne, a very Excited First-Time Grandma

Helen, Perinatal Mental Health Nurse

“Stories like this play a meaningful role in helping parents build emotional connection, reduce stress and foster early attachment. When relationships begin before birth, babies benefit — their brains learn safety, rhythm and love. This resource is both therapeutic and magical.”

Sarah, Midwife & Antenatal Educator

Anne, a very Excited First-Time Grandma

Helen, Perinatal Mental Health Nurse

"As a midwife, I've seen how powerful reading to bump can be - it supports bonding, calms anxious parents, and helps babies recognise their parents' voice even before birth. This book is a beautiful, gentle way to begin that connection."

Welcome to Our Dragon Story

Bonding Before Birth Matters

Build emotional connection and maternal instinct before birth

Support baby’s early brain development

Reduce stress and promote calm

Prepare for birth & parenthood

The importance of paternal bonding

Involve the whole family

A STORY BASED ON LOVE AND DEVELOPED THROUGH SCIENCE

The Our Dragon Story Collection

My Dragons – Plus Me

The Dragons Pregnancy Bonding Journal

Dragons: Colour AND Keep

Dragons: Colour AND Keep

The Dragons Pregnancy Bonding Journal

Dragons: Colour AND Keep

The Dragons Pregnancy Bonding Journal

The Dragons Pregnancy Bonding Journal

The Dragons Pregnancy Bonding Journal

What families and professionals say

Emily, First Time Mum

Lily, Age 6 (Big Sister-to-Be)

Emily, First Time Mum

James, Dad-to-Be

Lily, Age 6 (Big Sister-to-Be)

Emily, First Time Mum

Lily, Age 6 (Big Sister-to-Be)

Lily, Age 6 (Big Sister-to-Be)

Anne, a very Excited First-Time Grandma

Anne, a very Excited First-Time Grandma

Anne, a very Excited First-Time Grandma

Anne, a very Excited First-Time Grandma

Helen, Perinatal Mental Health Nurse

Anne, a very Excited First-Time Grandma

Helen, Perinatal Mental Health Nurse

Sarah, Midwife & Antenatal Educator

Anne, a very Excited First-Time Grandma

Helen, Perinatal Mental Health Nurse

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