THE STORY BEHIND PURPLE

Purple is a dragon that has big feelings.
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Often, children can have struggles to describe their emotions, and are still learning positive and effective ways to cope with feelings that can be overwhelming. Purple, The Dragon is a story about a kind dragon named Purple who turns blue one day when he is feeling sad.
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Purple is blue, because he feels blue. By learning about Purple and how he learns to recognize, and accept his feelings, children can begin to understand their emotions and that it’s okay to feel what they feel.

Purple the Dragon

If you think of “kind”, this is the dragon you’d see. He doesn’t blink twice to help others in need. His favorite drink is iced tea, and he believes it can cure any heartache and quench any thirst. Although he is loved by all in Nogard, sometimes he can feel sad and blue, but he keeps moving forward with the help of his friends.

Grandpa Dragon

Grandpa Dragon is a tough cookie with a heart of gold who fondly remembers “the good ol’ times” and loves to tell stories. His legs and wings, though tired and old, can still carry him on a daily walk around the entire village of Nogard! His secret passion is baking Saskatoon berry pies - the berries are hand-picked from his very own yard!

Baby Dragon

Fresh eyes into the world, Baby Dragon is the talk of the town. Cute as a button and sweet as buttercream.

Friend Dragon

The older twin brother of Lynn, Luca is generally clumsy but also has the purest of hearts. Because he has a breathing condition, he often can’t go outside and play, so he dreams of fantastical adventures and draws them out in his leather bound sketchbooks.

Little Dragon

Just a kid of a dragon, but more mature than he seems. Little Dragon loves to play Skyball and does flying tricks. His giggles are contagious, and he’s curious about a great many things. He loves to sit and listen to stories from Grandpa Dragon or just being together with his friends & family. Little Dragon idolizes Purple and wishes he could be like him when he gets older.

Mommy Dragon

The kind and loving mother to both Purple and Baby Dragon. Her new hobby? Sleeping as much as she can. Baby Dragon’s quite a handful! She loves experimenting with cooking and used to pack Purple’s lunches with surprise recipes like poutine pizzas and spiced pea soup. But now that she’s busy taking care of Baby Dragon, Purple always remembers to pick up baskets of food from Nogard Market just for them.

Pal Dragon

Even though she’s younger than her twin brother Luca by less than a dragon’s breath, Lynn always has Luca’s back. She’s a ball of energy, but down to business when she needs to be. Her favourite pastime is solving crossword puzzles and made-up mysteries.

MEET THE DRAGONITOS OF NOGARD

THE DRAGON WORLD OF NOGARD

LET’S EXPLORE THE DRAGON WORLD!

The Town of Nogard

Nogard is the home to a village of dragon families big, small, and of all colors! It’s nestled at the base of the greenest evergreen mountain, on the shore of the endless freshwater Nogard River, packed with towering trees and cozy houses - and always cooking up something delicious.
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Nogard and its surroundings are inspired by Banff, Canada’s Oldest National Park.

Grandpa Dragon’s Cottage

Purple loves to venture the short trek to visit Grandpa Dragon’s mountain cottage. Grandpa’s cottage is adorned with relics of fond memories of the past, and smells of wood smoke from the warm open fire.

Nogard Meadow

Outside the limits of Nogard Village, there lies a sloped mountain meadow where Purple and his friends love to laugh, play, and explore. Nogard meadow is encircled with trees, and is filled with wild flowers and long grasses - great for playing hide and seek.

The Foothills of Nogard

Tree covered hilltops leading into the Nogard Mountain Range, the foothills of Nogard encompass the world of Purple, The Dragon. Nestled into the landscape is the quaint village of Nogard, the home of Purple and his friends. Nogard is a ward and friendly place and is filled with dragonitos who love to play together, and give each other a helping hand.

The Evergreen

The Evergreen is the community of houses that the Dragonitos live in. It is full of beautiful and unique homes that have all been claw-built brick-by-brick. The Evergreen is a sanctuary and safe space for everyone in Nogard.

Purple’s House

On the edges of Norgard village, and not too far from Nogard Meadow, Purple the Dragon’s home is warm and cozy, and is filled with love. Entering into Purple’s home you can hear kind family voices and laughter, and can always smell fresh-baked cookies.

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Purple is on a journey of discovery. Every day he explores both the world around him, as well as his emotional world inside - learning more about Nogard and himself. Meet Purple and the rest of the dragonitos and purchase Purple, The Dragon today!

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What makes Purple,
The Dragon different?

Purple, The Dragon teaches emotional understanding and acceptance through empathy. As Purple navigates the world of his emotions, he changes different colours - blue for sadness, red for anger, yellow for fear, green for envy, and more. He is helped along his journey by his friends and family, and other dragonitos in the town of Nogard.
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We all have felt strong emotions that sometimes we feel we cannot control. Maybe these emotions are too new or too intense? Maybe we’re not equipped with the tools and tactics needed to recognize, accept, and address these emotions positively and constructively.
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Purple, The Dragon is a metaphor - he is a visible representation of his emotions. As we explore Purple’s adventures, his world, and his emotions, we begin to explore within ourselves and learn how emotions can affect our lives and the lives of those around us.
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We believe that by accepting that it is okay to feel what we feel, each of us will be able to cope and manage our emotions in a better way.