Nothing Scares a Dinosaur: Ready-to-Read Level 1

Fenske's Dinosaur series

by Jonathan Fenske

In this funny, rhyming Level 1 Ready-to-Read sequel to the Theodor Seuss Geisel Award Honor Book Nothing Fits a Dinosaur by award-winning author and illustrator Jonathan Fenske, the dinosaur is definitely not scared!It’s time for bed. The lights are out, but the dinosaur isn’t afraid of the dark—nothing can frighten a dinosaur! He’ll show the things that go bump in the night who’s boss.

Genres: Picture Books, Dinosaurs, Childrens

32 pages, Paperback

Published August 27, 2024

About the author

Jonathan Fenske is the author and illustrator of the leveled readers Woodward and McTwee, Love Is in the Air, Guppy Up!, and A Pig, a Fox, and a Box, which was a 2016 Geisel Honor book. He is also the author of two picture books, Barnacle Is Bored and its follow-up, Plankton Is Pushy. Jonathan lives in South Carolina with his family.

Reviews

[Becky · Rating 4 out of 5]

First sentence: My bath is done. My books are read. I brush my teeth. I climb in bed. My momma comes to tuck me in. She pulls the covers to my chin.

Premise/plot: Nothing Scares a Dinosaur is a sequel to Nothing Fits a Dinosaur. Though these were published years apart--2021 and 2024--I imagine them taking place the same night. (Though, of course, it could be the next night.) The book series stars a little boy who loves to pretend to be a dinosaur. In the first book, this DINOSAUR had trouble getting ready for bed because he still wanted to play, play, play. In this next book, he is finally in bed, but will he fall asleep easily? NOTHING SCARES A DINOSAUR except perhaps his momma when she's stern.

My thoughts: I really LOVE both books. I'm so on the fence if they should be a four star or a five star. Fenske's early readers are, in my opinion, so much better than all the rest. These are entertaining, relatable, fun stories. I love the rhythm and rhyme. (Not a big surprise since Fenske is a great writer). I love how both books end!

[Becky B · Rating 4 out of 5]

A little boy imagines he is a fearsome dinosaur which helps him not be afraid of strange noises in the dark, possible monsters in the closet, or a thunderstorm outside. But there is one thing a dinosaur is scared of...

The ending of this is humorous, and parents will heartily approve of the respectful fear in this "dinosaur" he is afraid of his mom getting angry with him if he doesn't behave and listen to her when she says go to bed, a healthy fear for a kid.

[Sarah Alamer · Rating 4 out of 5]

Sweet Sarah! We're so proud you read about the brave dinosaur boy! You learned that using your imagination can help you feel brave when things seem scary at bedtime Nothing Scares a Dinosaur. Just like the dinosaur wasn't afraid of dark shadows or funny noises, you can pretend to be something strong and brave too! But remember, even brave dinosaurs listen to their mommies and daddies. You did such amazing reading, sweetheart!

[Robin · Rating 5 out of 5]

Super fun rhyming bedtime story featuring a fearless boy who imagines himself as a dinosaur to scare away spooky nighttime shadows.

[Kelly]

I was expecting something to scare the dinosaur.