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Dinosaurs, Dinosaurs Board Book
by
Byron Barton
A long time ago there were dinosaurs. Big dinosaurs and small dinosaurs. Dinosaurs with horns on their heads or spikes down their backs. Dinosaurs with long, long necks and long, long tails. Imaginatively and with a masterful use of color, shape and composition, Bryon Barton brings to life a unique and endearing vision of what the world may have looked like once upon a tim...more
Hardcover, 32 pages
Published
April 22nd 1994
by HarperFestival
(first published April 4th 1989)
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Dinosaurs, Dinosaurs by Byron Barton is a simple but satisfying preschool or K level look at dinosaurs. Barton's story tells us that a long time ago there were lots of dinosaurs, with different characteristics which are told and shown.
The text is simple and concise. Characteristics such as horns, spikes, clubs, plates, sails, bony heads, sharp teeth & claws, long necks & tails, and different sizes are all mentioned. Some dinosaurs are also described as fierce, scared, hungry, tired and s...more
The text is simple and concise. Characteristics such as horns, spikes, clubs, plates, sails, bony heads, sharp teeth & claws, long necks & tails, and different sizes are all mentioned. Some dinosaurs are also described as fierce, scared, hungry, tired and s...more
Mommy's review from 11/13/11 -
This is a very, very simply books appropriate for preschoolers or younger. Julia took this out from her Kindergarten library after asking the librarian for a book on dinosaurs.
The colors are big and bright and will appeal to kids. For the average kid Julia's age, if they've been read to a lot and have an intense interest in everything dinosaur-related, this is more of a filler book than anything else. There's nothing to actually learn for a child like that.
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This is a very, very simply books appropriate for preschoolers or younger. Julia took this out from her Kindergarten library after asking the librarian for a book on dinosaurs.
The colors are big and bright and will appeal to kids. For the average kid Julia's age, if they've been read to a lot and have an intense interest in everything dinosaur-related, this is more of a filler book than anything else. There's nothing to actually learn for a child like that.
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This is a great little bit of educational entertainment for toddlers, introducing dinosaurs of all shapes, sizes, and characteristics. It is illustrated in primary colors and simple shapes, looking almost like something a child might craft themselves, and Barton's text is well-crafted and easy to follow. The final page includes silhouettes of different kinds of dinosaurs with their names.
One good quality about this book is that it doesn't include the phrase "millions of years ago," taking sides...more
One good quality about this book is that it doesn't include the phrase "millions of years ago," taking sides...more
I'm always amazed at how early kids start to be interested in dinosaurs -- toddlers want to see dinosaurs, too, and this is a perfect and gentle introduction to them. There's no plot, really, just concise and descriptive text about what the dinosaurs are doing. I love watching the hush come over a pack of toddlers when you bring this one out. (I also love letting my voice get quiet when you come across the soothing line of "And very tired and very, very sleepy dinosaurs".)
Jul 05, 2012
Toyin Dabiri
rated it
5 of 5 stars
Shelves:
dinosaur-s-toy,
different-types-of-dinosaurs
Children are able to know that there are different types of dinosaurs and they come in different sizes and shapes. This book is engaging because it has colorful pictures and background. Children are now able to know the different names of dinosaurs like diplodocus, ankylosaurus, tyrannosaurus rex, and so on.
Learning extension: Teacher makes a dinosaur with a cardboard paper and she shows it to the children.
Learning extension: Teacher makes a dinosaur with a cardboard paper and she shows it to the children.
Mar 08, 2013
babyhippoface
rated it
3 of 5 stars
Shelves:
kids-picture-books,
kids-beginning-readers
This is a basic and brief introduction to dinosaurs for very young readers: big dinosaurs, small dinosaurs, dinosaurs with long, long necks, and dinosaurs with long, sharp claws and long, sharp teeth. The illustrations are as simple as the text, with large areas of vivid color and little delineation. The edition I read was not a board book, but it seems this would be a perfect board book for toddlers.
This is really an enjoyable book to share with young children. Children have always been facinated by dinasaurs and in this book you'll introduce them to many new friends. The illistrations are colorful and vivid and keep the children's interest to the very last prehistoric critter.
Extensions:
The children may be provided modeling clay, and they may go to the library and look for information about dinasaurs that they may share with the rest of the class."
They will enjoy sharing the many new words...more
Extensions:
The children may be provided modeling clay, and they may go to the library and look for information about dinasaurs that they may share with the rest of the class."
They will enjoy sharing the many new words...more
Barton’s book shows what the world might have been like when dinosaurs roamed the Earth. The illustrations are wonderful. Many different types of dinosaurs and discussed and illustrated. This book could be used in my classroom to teach dinosaurs to my students. I can use this book to introduce the topic of life on Earth before humans.
I just had a hell of a time finding this book. It wasn't listed on BN under dinosaurs. Anyway, it was read at story time today. I liked all the colors. I also like how it went over all the attributes of dinosaurs. Further than that though, I can't really comment because Natalie had me walking her around while it was being read.
Barton uses bright purple, orange, and green to illustrate the dinosaurs in this super introduction to the subject. The story is only descriptive of physical characteristics so it is accessible to toddlers. There is a glossary at end for the names of dinosaurs included in the story for kids ready to learn the big words.
a great intro for toddlers to the types of dinos that roamed a long time ago. Simplistic classic barton artwork makes it easy to point out the dinos' characteristics.
charlie read this @ bedtime to night and was enthralled.
charlie read this @ bedtime to night and was enthralled.
This book contained much more information about than it appears it would based on the illustrations, chock full of dino facts and questions and my son really enjoyed it. Its not just a cutesy story about colorful dinos.
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A super-basic introductory book that introduces the shapes of dinosaurs.
Bright, colorblock illustrations make the text pop.
Definitely best for very young children -- Baby Time, even?
Bright, colorblock illustrations make the text pop.
Definitely best for very young children -- Baby Time, even?
Sep 18, 2012
kate
rated it
5 of 5 stars
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review of another edition
Shelves:
children-s,
picture-book
A simple, bright, colorful, and easy book about dinosaurs for the three and four-year old level. I am planning to couple this book with several others for a dinosaur-themed storytime.
This is a great book for Kindergarten. This book is about dinosaurs and how they all have different characteristics. I would use this with students as informational texts for younger students about dinosaurs or when I am teaching about how things have different characteristics.
Mar 18, 2013
Emily Augustus --Louisville KY
rated it
5 of 5 stars
·
review of another edition
Shelves:
vocabulary
This is one of my favorite books to use during dinosaur theme. I use big plastic dinosaurs that match the dinos in the book to show the students.
Barton's books are all classics, and this is no exception. Simple concepts with clear formats and bright illustrations.
Very simple but colorful pictures of dinosaurs. No story whatsoever, but great pictures make up for it.
A long time ago their were dinosaurs. This book captures the different types of dinosaurs and their uniqueness. The large pictures help bring the dinosaurs to life!
Feb 06, 2009
Megan
rated it
3 of 5 stars
·
review of another edition
Shelves:
finished-2009,
picture-books
To me, the storyline is pretty milquetoast. But I like all the psychedelic groovy colors.
The boy loves dinosaurs. Friendly pictures so we can have a conversation about them.
Great for little tots. We can name the colors of the dinosaurs and count them.
GREAT FOR PRESCHOOLERS. GOOD SEMI-NONFICTION INTRODUCTION TO DINOSAURS.
I thought it wasn't a very exciting book. However, my daughter loves it.
Liked the bright bold colors in this book. Very simple text.
Cute board book to read with the little ones.
Basic intro to dinosaurs for the littles.
The first book I EVER read.
Feb 24, 2013
Michelle Brandstetter
added it
SL Skills - Print motivation & print awareness. Activities - Read & talk.
An excellent book for dinosaur story time for kids 2 and up.
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