Dinosaurs, Dinosaurs

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 time. A long time ago there was 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, Byron Barton brings to life unique and endearing vision of what the world may have looked like once upona time. Outstanding Science Trade Books for Children 1989 (NSTA/CBC)
Science Books and Films -- Editor's Choice
Science Books and Films -- Best Children's Science Book List

Genres: Picture Books, Dinosaurs, Storytime, Childrens, Nonfiction, Animals, Science

32 pages, Board Book

First published January 1, 1989

About the author

Byron Barton is the author and illustrator of many picture books for young children. He has been honored by ALA, SLJ, and Reading Rainbow. He worked as an animator for CBS before he started creating children's books. He is currently making his illustrations completely on the computer.

Reviews

[Hilary]

2.5 stars. This book about dinosaurs has a couple of words on each page with bright simple illustrations. There's not much information on dinosaurs other than their differences but I can imagine this working well as a board book for babies. The dinosaurs are quite cute and there's a nice illustration of some going to sleep.

Read on open library.

[Danger]

This book taught me everything I need to know about dinosaurs. For example: some dinosaurs are very tall.

[Elliot Lockhart]

Barton’s done it again. Immaculate glimpse into life during the Jurassic period. It’s a shame dinosaurs no longer exist, but thankfully we have books like these to remind us of these brilliant creatures. 4.7/5

[Ruth Ann]

With colorful and simple illustrations and basic text, this appealing book is a fantastic introduction to dinosaurs.
End papers help adults identify the different dinosaurs for their youngsters.

[Magik]

I saw a question about what made you fall in love with dinosaurs and for me it was this book so I had to go looking for it on my shelf and give it another read. It's very basic, as some of the reviews have disparagingly said. It's no doubt for wee little children just learning to read but it has the potential to spark a love of dinosaurs. And it has adorable illustrations!

[Bea]

3.5 stars

[J]

Dinosaurs, Dinosaurs is a very basic and first stepping stone into the world of dinosaurs. As a result it is not going to be too informative or a full guide but it will get children to see dinosaurs without overwhelming them.

The story starts off with a triceratops laying eggs in a nest and it is this family or members of it that we will come back to time and again. The text is very basic as it explores such traits as physical appearances and common survival needs like eating while suggesting emotional capabilities as well.

Very young readers aren't drowned in the facts of all the eras or the hundreds upon hundreds of species but instead provided with a foundation that also offers rather well-known dinosaur figures that will later on become familiar faces for those who go further in exploring their dino passions. And unlike other books of the time all the confusing yet similar reptiles have been left out.

At the same time and rather creatively, the book names no individual species in its pages. Instead on the inside cover pages readers will find the cast of included dinosaurs along with a pronunciation guide to their name.

Meanwhile the book is definitely brightly colored in full page spreads that are full of basic elements and dinosaurs that almost edge on stick version portrayals. But what I enjoyed is the debut of other dinos in the background on most of the pages. And though the colors may not be realistic in portrayal, it helps the book to be a tool for learning colors.

All in all it was decent for a starter book, especially if you aren't looking for a meaty read but possibly one thay may get your children started in learning more about the world around them.
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[Serious Storytime Shenanigans]

Storytime- 12 kids ages 4-5
Book one (2-3 minutes): Dinosaurs Dinosaurs by Byron Barton
Book two (2-3 minutes): How Do Dinosaurs Learn to Read by Jane Yolen
Song/Rhyme/Game (3-4 minutes):

Book three (5-8 minutes): We Don’t Eat Our Classmates by Ryan Higgins
Song/Rhyme/Game one (3-4 minutes): Move like a…
Triceratops
Brontosaurus
Tyrannosaurus
Pterosaurs
Ankylosaurus
Discussion on dinosaurs what they look like what they do so how would they move around
Book four (5-8 minutes): If the Dinosaurs Came Back by Bernard Most
Special Signs: dinosaur, roar, big, egg, bite
Activity to take home: Dinosaur figures with playdough for fossil impressions
https://csicdn.kiwico.com/v3/assets/b...



Storytime 50 kids ages 0-5

Book one (3-4 minutes): Dinosaurs Dinosaurs by Byron Barton

Song/rhyme/game one (3-4 minutes): Dino Ditty

Book two (3-4 minutes): Tyrannosaurus Wrecks! By Sudipta Bardhan-Quallen

Song/rhyme/game two (3-4 minutes): The Jellyfish Song by GoNoodle with ribbon bracelets

Book three (3-4 minutes): Prehistoric Actual Size by Steve Jenkins

Song/ rhyme/ game three (3-4 minutes): Dinosaur Measuring (differnt dinosaurs, measure out length with tape measurer. (Didn't go well kids got too excited, maybe for a smaller group)

Book Four (3-4 minutes): How do Dinosaurs Learn to Read by Jane Yolen

Special Signs: dinosaur, roar, egg, bite

Craft: https://csicdn.kiwico.com/v3/assets/b... (very popular)

[Miya Gaub]

I would not recommend this book to any child above the age of one or two. The pictures, while full of color, and not captivating to look at and they lack details that could’ve added to the storyline. In regards to the story… it is boring. All it does it state basic characteristics that dinosaurs might’ve had. The text is very repetitive, and does not really teach the child anything new. The colors used are not realistic either, as the ground is painted pink and the sun bright orange. The book could’ve been more interesting if the author added more details about the life of a dinosaur beyond their simple physical appearances. A child who is learning to read might benefit from seeing words over and over again, but most readers would be bored. I wish the story was more intriguing. If you have a child who is interested in dinosaurs or the history of the world, I would recommend finding another book to capture their attention.

[Jennifer]

MAB5m enjoyed this and so did I! The pictures managed to be both cute and somewhat educational? And I loved having the real names of of the dinos at the back of the book. We have a 2nd hand copy of this and might have to buy a new one... I think it will be a favorite. It also had a few more pages it seemed than many of her other board books.

[Lara]

This is a great storytime read. While the story is a little simple for preschool and older, it's a great one for the toddler crowd. Dinosaurs, big bold pictures, and bright colors are all good features. We had fun both naming the dinosaurs, and naming colors and matching them to different things in the room.

[Janet]

Great dinosaur title for the youngest children with colorful illustrations that depict diffences in dinosaurs, some with horns, some with clubs on their tails, some with armored mates, and more differences. Wonderful that these are computed illustrations which do not look like computer illustrations! Copyrighted 1989.

[Ginelle]

Byron states some very, very basic facts about dinosaurs in a simple text with child-like paintings.

This is cute as a dinosaur introduction book, or as a beginner reading book. But with so many better options out there, it’s just pretty lackluster.

[Peacegal]

Not much here other than bright colors and bold shapes to catch the eyes of tiny tots. The illustrations look like they were done in Magic Marker, and the information is very simple--tall dinos and small dinos, hungry dinos and sleepy dinos.

[Jordan Vinson]

"Dinosaur, Dinosaurs" is a fun book that shows the different types of dinosaurs. The illustrations are simple yet vibrant. This is very important in order to engage the readers. The book is great at showing a variety of different dinosaurs.
Reading Level: Pre-Reader

[Shiloh Marshall]

I love the triceratops, I like to call them the "tops!" I also love counting the clubs, horns, and spikes on the dinosaurs' bodies. When the dinosaurs felt sleepy, I made a connection to myself! I was also sleepy!

[Jessica]

I actually really enjoyed this. The pictures are simple with solid colors, and instead of saying, "millions of years ago," the author just says a long time ago. I really appreciated that. Fun dinosaur book!

[Brooklyn Hinrichs]

I think this book would be a great book for children in younger grades as it has simple words with simple spelling while still being educational about dinosaurs. I would have this book in my classroom if I was teaching kindergarten but that would be it.

[Danielle Robertson Robertson]

I like how this book generalizes dinosaurs into their physical characteristics ("there were dinosaurs with sails on their backs"). This is an easy entry into dinosaurs where you can appreciate them without having to know their names.

[Araceli Lopez]

This is a great book for beginnign readers. The words are in large print and at a lower level. The illustrations are bring and colorful to keep the reader engaged in the book. I enjoyed this book because I like dinosaurs.

[Megan]

Very cute and educational

[Jennifer]

Bright, colorful illustrations with incredibly basic text giving a brief introduction to dinosaurs. Decent read, but there are many more entertaining books out there.

[kim]

uber basic. the pictures are kind of meh and the colors don't stand out right in dim lighting

[Colin]

A cute little dinosaur book that Aidan (age 5) picked out from the library. It's a little simplistic, but good for pre-literate kiddos for that reason. He likes dinosaurs!

[Erik]

A simple premise and bold colors make for a nice look at a few dinosaurs and their physical features.

[Samir Kagadkar]

The star of the book is the Ankylosaurus.
Who promptly smacks attackers with his clubby tail!

[Diana]

Excellent dinosaur book appropriate for toddlers or preschoolers.

[Alyssa]

Would be okay for storytime.

[Lynn Davidson]

This is a very simple introduction to some of the many types of dinosaurs. Bright illustrations, few words.

[Pamela Powell]

Very simple text describes many dinosaurs. Great for early readers who are fascinated with the topic. Wonderful illustrations!