A long time ago there were dinosaurs. Big dinosaurs and small dinosaurs. Dinosaurs with horns on their heads or spikes down their backs. Dinosaurs ...
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May 05, 2011
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 a 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 a More...
Nov 13, 2011
Eva
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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.
Julia and I used it for her More...
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.
Julia and I used it for her More...
Sep 16, 2010
Shanna
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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 More...
One good quality about this book is that it doesn't include the phrase "millions of years More...
Dec 07, 2011
Gordon
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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.
Apr 30, 2010
jacky
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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.
Jan 09, 2012
Deb
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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.
Jul 03, 2011
Kristin
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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.
Jul 24, 2010
Barton's books are all classics, and this is no exception. Simple concepts with clear formats and bright illustrations.
Jan 23, 2012
Tina
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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
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To me, the storyline is pretty milquetoast. But I like all the psychedelic groovy colors.
Nov 04, 2010
Mommyrachel
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The boy loves dinosaurs. Friendly pictures so we can have a conversation about them.
Jan 27, 2012
Maria
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GREAT FOR PRESCHOOLERS. GOOD SEMI-NONFICTION INTRODUCTION TO DINOSAURS.
Nov 18, 2010
Kelsey
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I thought it wasn't a very exciting book. However, my daughter loves it.
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