Dragon Tales

Two siblings, Max and Emmy, find an enchanted dragon scale capable of transporting them to a whimsical fantasy land inhabited by colorful anthropomorphic dragons by reciting a rhyme. They befriend four friendly dragons Cassie, Ord, Zak, Wheezie and Quetzal.

Dragon Tales (1999-2005) is an American animated children's fantasy series created by Jim Coane and Ron Rodecker for PBS Kids, produced in the Sesame Workshop tradition of gentle educational programming. Siblings Max and Emmy (voiced by Danny McKinnon and Andrea Libman) discover an enchanted dragon scale that carries them to a whimsical fantasy land whenever they recite a rhyme. There they befriend a group of colorful anthropomorphic dragons, Cassie (Chantal Strand), Ord (Ty Olsson), Zak (Jason Michas), Wheezie (Kathleen Barr) and Quetzal (Eli Gabay), who help them with everyday problems. Each episode builds around a small challenge that the children solve through cooperation, curiosity and kindness, giving the show a cozy, hopeful register. Its three seasons and 187 episodes form a sequence of self-contained adventures rather than one continuing plot. The series is set in an invented fantasy world, with a light, playful atmosphere that will appeal to young viewers. Fans of Wallykazam!, Bubble Guppies and Zoboomafoo will find similar warmth and gentle learning in its friendly, imaginative world.

Audiences rate the series mixed overall, with the first season remembered most fondly for its imaginative dragon world and gentle lessons.

• Bubble Guppiesgentle fantasy adventure for young children, friendly anthropomorphic creatures, educational problem solving
• Wallykazam!kids animation with whimsical imaginary worlds and sibling pairs, family-friendly tone
• Zoboomafoopreschool fantasy adventure, magical portals and rhyme-based transport, cheerful creature companions

Created by

Jim Coane, Ron Rodecker

Release Date

1999-09-06

Episode runtime

30 min

Rating

6.5 / 10 (59)

What is Dragon Tales about?

Two siblings use an enchanted dragon scale to reach a whimsical land where friendly dragons help them learn and grow.

What is Dragon Tales like to watch?

Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Dragon Tales as measured, its intensity as subtle and its storytelling as simple.

Is Dragon Tales violent?

No — Ember's analysis finds no violence in Dragon Tales.

What did critics think of Dragon Tales?

Audiences rate the series mixed overall, with the first season remembered most fondly for its imaginative dragon world and gentle lessons.

Which shows are like Dragon Tales?

Shows with a similar feel include Bubble Guppies, Wallykazam!, and Zoboomafoo.

How long is Dragon Tales?

Dragon Tales: 3 seasons, 187 episodes.

Is Dragon Tales still running?

No, Dragon Tales has ended.

Where can I watch Dragon Tales?

In United States, Dragon Tales streams on The Roku Channel, Tubi TV.