In this addition to the Peace Dragon series, which aims to inspire self-confidence and compassion, Ragsdale presents an alphabetical array of invented portmanteau words, such as -unbelarious- (unbelievably plus hilarious) and -yanificent- (yay plus magnificent). Hogan amplifies the resolutely upbeat mood with a patchwork of digitally rendered animals and flowers. Others include -bebud- (best plus buddy), -dazzidence- (dazzling and confidence), and -bebud- (best and buddy), though the results aren-t always mellifluous (-quirutie,- taken from quirky and cute). Along the bottom edges, Ragsdale offers motivational sentiments for several words-for -exprassion- (express plus compassion), she writes, -Express yourself through love, and always have compassion--though these quickly become one-note and repetitive in their -be kind- messages. Even so, readers with an interest in language may be inspired to create their own combos. Ages 5-9. (Apr.)