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Dinosailors
by
Deb Lund (Goodreads Author),
Howard Fine
Prepare for a high-rhyming, tummy-tickling, rip-snortingly hilarious tale of hijinks on the high seas when a crew of novice dinosailors set sail for adventure . . . only to find that something even better awaits them back home.
Deb Lund has created a dinovoyage of epic proportions, an outrageous journey that finds a dinomite match in the equally outlandish art of Howard Fi...more
Deb Lund has created a dinovoyage of epic proportions, an outrageous journey that finds a dinomite match in the equally outlandish art of Howard Fi...more
Hardcover, 40 pages
Published
September 1st 2003
by Harcourt Children's Books
(first published January 1st 2001)
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ME: "Nephew, did you like that dinosaur book we read tonight?"
NEPHEW (with a grin on his face): "Yeah! Because it had dinosaurs throwing up in it! BWLAAAAAHHHH!"
So there you go. Apparently all it takes to impress five year old boys is puking dinosaurs! Although this story was better than All Aboard the Dinotrain, it still suffered from too much cutesy playing with the word "dino" in the text (dinodecks, dinosails, dinowhiners, etc.). That seemed to be less bothersome to the kids this time around...more
NEPHEW (with a grin on his face): "Yeah! Because it had dinosaurs throwing up in it! BWLAAAAAHHHH!"
So there you go. Apparently all it takes to impress five year old boys is puking dinosaurs! Although this story was better than All Aboard the Dinotrain, it still suffered from too much cutesy playing with the word "dino" in the text (dinodecks, dinosails, dinowhiners, etc.). That seemed to be less bothersome to the kids this time around...more
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Age: 3-7 years
You sometimes gotta indulge in a little cover-judging shelf grab. And who could resist that joyous smile, those blissfully closed eyes on the most savage of dinosaurs: Mr. T-rex, also known as the cabin boy of this short story. A creative twist on a go-to topic for little boys, this troupe of dinosaurs set sail only to realize the error of their decision when sea sickness sets in. In the end, this setback causes them to appreciate their land-walking ways, but they're not afraid to...more
You sometimes gotta indulge in a little cover-judging shelf grab. And who could resist that joyous smile, those blissfully closed eyes on the most savage of dinosaurs: Mr. T-rex, also known as the cabin boy of this short story. A creative twist on a go-to topic for little boys, this troupe of dinosaurs set sail only to realize the error of their decision when sea sickness sets in. In the end, this setback causes them to appreciate their land-walking ways, but they're not afraid to...more
Aug 27, 2010
Slayermel
rated it
5 of 5 stars
Recommends it for:
parents of young children or Preschool Teachers
I just love this book and how the rhyme just flows. As it goes through the different dinosaurs and their jobs on the boat as well as things that can happen while you’re out at sea. I love the fact that the Dinosaurs miss having their feet on dry land and come up with a new plan on how to curb their need for adventure and excitement. :0)
The children in my class just love this book, and it is one that is frequently brought over for me to read to a child while we sit together on the couch. I love t...more
The children in my class just love this book, and it is one that is frequently brought over for me to read to a child while we sit together on the couch. I love t...more
I recently had a wonderful surprise, I won this book & just received it this week. It is a delightful 'what if' book, taking readers via a rhyming story through the travels of a group of engaging dinosaurs (dinosailors) on their not-always-so-joyful sailing adventure. It's such a fun book that I can imagine many other stories in writer's workshop stemming from thinking 'what if' about other dinosaurs or other animals. The illustrations by Howard Fine fill the story with gorgeous colorful mov...more
This is a book about a mixed group of dinosaurs that go sailing. Bet you never saw that coming :)
It's very cute, and it does offer a lot of chance to learn some specialized nautical terms like "galley" (which you probably never have a chance to say to your preschooler). I will say that the use of dino- in front of every other word can get grating after a while.
There is one scene where the entire ship spews out vomit. My nieces read this book avidly for that one scene so they can yell "EW! GROSS...more
It's very cute, and it does offer a lot of chance to learn some specialized nautical terms like "galley" (which you probably never have a chance to say to your preschooler). I will say that the use of dino- in front of every other word can get grating after a while.
There is one scene where the entire ship spews out vomit. My nieces read this book avidly for that one scene so they can yell "EW! GROSS...more
I just received this book via a 2012 prize for Picture Book Idea Month 2012. The dinosaur premise is fun and different from many of the pirate picture books on the market. I liked the idea of dinosaurs in an outdoor activity that might get indoor gaming children to exercise (i.e. sailing is fun). The results of dinosaurs sailing may be a surprise or not depending on the reader's experience. I sail and enjoyed the sailing terms and dinosaur illustrations! Check it out!
Fun story with fun rhyming. Illustrations went well with text. Would definitely be a fun read-aloud, I'm just trying to figure out which group. The preschoolers would enjoy the subject and rhyming, but how well would the throwing up go over? For both kids and adults? School-age storytime would enjoy. Lap-read would be good, too. I guess the age is up to you. I for one thought the throwing up part a little gross and very hilarious at the same time.
Again, a curious concept for a picture book. Young boys will be bothered that T-Rex is on a shipful of yummy prey without taking advantage of the situation. Also, one wonders at the two page spread of a shipful of seasick dinosaurs projectile vomiting in front of a sunset. It seems to me that this is an excuse to create another picture book about dinosaurs. It falls flat, in my opinion.
This looked like it actually might be a good book... The rhymes were pretty cute. Everything was going along smoothly until the Dinosaurs got sick. What do I do? Turn to the next page to see a shadowed picture of the dinosaurs on their boat spewing vomit like a water fountain. What? That is totally disgusting and why would I give my child that image. Yuk. Sorry DinoSailors, you don't cut it for me.
This wasn't the greatest story ever, but it's a nice little rhyming tale all about a rough and tumble crew of dinosaurs on the high seas. It has a simple rhyme scheme and would cover the lower elementary crowds interests well enough. It will undoubtedly spawn another nearly endless series of only slightly different sequels.
This is a silly book about some dinosaurs that go on an adventure as sailors. The funniest part that kids will love is when they all throw up! The illustrations in this book are vivid and beautiful and very pleasing for children.
This is a niche book. Does your kid love Dinosaurs and boats? Perfect! It's a little long for a preschool storytime, but the rhyme is better than some I've encountered.
The children's favorite part is when they all get sick! Go figure. It's cute though, but not a favorite.
Recommended by a friend using the sailing terms with dinosaurs. This is a rhyming story with dinosaurs of all kinds trying to be sailors and find themselves seasick. Then they go ashore and try another adventure ride.
My kids are like me and are puke-phobic, so this one goes back to the library before its due date!
This was a really fun book the whole family enjoyed and definitely worth repeated reads.
Funny story with great rhyme. It's especially nice when the dinos all get sick...
Seasick dinosaurs, yuck!
When I read this book it was interesting to see how the author put dinosaurs in another perspective. The dinosaurs in this story want to be sailors and imagine that they are sailing the seas. But once they all start getting seasick they decide that being sailors is not for them. I used this book as part of my Literacy Bag. The students really enjoyed reading this book.
It's got dinosaurs sailing a ship! That means it's awesome, right? Well, the rhyming text was fun, but the "dino-everything" got a little boring, and I wasn't sure what the point was. Great pictures, though, and a fun idea.
This book is about -you guessed it- dinosailors. These "Dinosailors have a ball, Until their vessel hits a squall." Artfully illustrated with vibrant colors, children will surely enjoy it!
Dinosaur... Pirates?! Excellent. Beautiful illustrations.
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A kidlit author and creativity coach best known for her celebrated dinoseries, Deb Lund taught for twenty years as a music and classroom teacher and elementary librarian, later creating and co-directing a small arts-based school.
Deb supports writers, teachers, artists, and students through her website, blogs, continuing education courses, and coaching. She's a frequent presenter at schools, libra...more
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Deb supports writers, teachers, artists, and students through her website, blogs, continuing education courses, and coaching. She's a frequent presenter at schools, libra...more
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