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First Day Friends
The Dinosaur Pals series returns with First Day Friends, the story of five different dinos who meet on the first day of school and learn about feelings.
Dinosaurs are a year-round favorite for children of all ages, and the Dinosaur Pals series delivers lovable stories with bright illustrations, irresistible characters, and situations all kids can relate to.
In First Day Friends, you will meet a new friendly fivesome of cuddly creatures to fall in love with. You will get to know Kevin, the shy, new spinosaurus in town; Ty, a rambunctious T-Rex; Kayla, a nature-loving stegosaurus; Addy, a friendly apatosaurus; and Max, a slow (but determined!) triceratops.
Together, these dinos learn all about being themselves, and letting others be who they are, too. With relatable situations--like the first day of school in a new town--that sometimes bring out troubling emotions, First Day Friends equips children with the tools to understand feelings, differences, and everything that makes us special.
Dinosaurs are a year-round favorite for children of all ages, and the Dinosaur Pals series delivers lovable stories with bright illustrations, irresistible characters, and situations all kids can relate to.
In First Day Friends, you will meet a new friendly fivesome of cuddly creatures to fall in love with. You will get to know Kevin, the shy, new spinosaurus in town; Ty, a rambunctious T-Rex; Kayla, a nature-loving stegosaurus; Addy, a friendly apatosaurus; and Max, a slow (but determined!) triceratops.
Together, these dinos learn all about being themselves, and letting others be who they are, too. With relatable situations--like the first day of school in a new town--that sometimes bring out troubling emotions, First Day Friends equips children with the tools to understand feelings, differences, and everything that makes us special.
24 pages, Hardcover
Published July 24, 2017
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August 12, 2017
I received this book from Netgalley in exchange of an honest review.
Dear Lord, I don't need any sugar today, no sirree, I got my sugar overload with this book. Yep. This book is one sugarbomb. I am not a grumpy person or hate on happiness, but this was just too much OMG sweet, OMG happiness, OMG magical friendships, OMG magical I am OK with this situation.
I already had a feeling it would be this when I read the first few pages. Kevin was a breath of fresh (non-sweet) air of normalcy in this sugar-infested, happy happy, yay life is fun, book. Sadly, Kevin was converted to the sugar side in a magical way which I will blame due to sugar rush or sugar overdose. Whichever you like. :P
Everyone was just happy, everyone listened to the teacher, no one complained, no one cried (well except Kevin, again, breath of fresh air), when someone fell? They made a joke, complimented the dude on his amazing fall, and then laughed, whut? I know it is a kids book, but really, does it need to be that sugar and happiness?
The art was quite OK, the style isn't totally to my liking, but credit where credit is due, it was well made. It was, just like how sugar-infested the story was, colourful and bright and shiny.
But would I recommend this book? Eh, I am not sure. If you don't mind a world in which seemingly no one is angry, no one gets sad, and if they do they will get converted to sugar in a snap of a finger (dum dum dum :P) then sure go ahead and read this.
Review first posted at https://twirlingbookprincess.com/
Dear Lord, I don't need any sugar today, no sirree, I got my sugar overload with this book. Yep. This book is one sugarbomb. I am not a grumpy person or hate on happiness, but this was just too much OMG sweet, OMG happiness, OMG magical friendships, OMG magical I am OK with this situation.
I already had a feeling it would be this when I read the first few pages. Kevin was a breath of fresh (non-sweet) air of normalcy in this sugar-infested, happy happy, yay life is fun, book. Sadly, Kevin was converted to the sugar side in a magical way which I will blame due to sugar rush or sugar overdose. Whichever you like. :P
Everyone was just happy, everyone listened to the teacher, no one complained, no one cried (well except Kevin, again, breath of fresh air), when someone fell? They made a joke, complimented the dude on his amazing fall, and then laughed, whut? I know it is a kids book, but really, does it need to be that sugar and happiness?
The art was quite OK, the style isn't totally to my liking, but credit where credit is due, it was well made. It was, just like how sugar-infested the story was, colourful and bright and shiny.
But would I recommend this book? Eh, I am not sure. If you don't mind a world in which seemingly no one is angry, no one gets sad, and if they do they will get converted to sugar in a snap of a finger (dum dum dum :P) then sure go ahead and read this.
Review first posted at https://twirlingbookprincess.com/
August 1, 2017
A delightful sweet story of a young dinosaur on his first day at a new school and how he initially worries about fitting in, but finds by the end of the first day he really had nothing to worry about. This is a nice story in itself, but would be particularly useful for any young minds who are going through a similar situation and need a little bit of reassurance! The only downside of the book is that on some of the pages I found the bold text a little difficult to read, but this is a very minor detail. The illustrations were great and the there was just enough text on each page.
August 10, 2017
A cute story of a young dinosaur who is very worried about his first day at a new schoo. He does not want to talk or do anything until he is asked. He is not sure if he will fit in or make friends. This is a great book to talk about starting school with your child. The dinosaur children worked together with the guidance of their teacher to make the new student feel welcome. They were all kind and went out of their way to include him in their activities. My grandson loves dinosaurs but as I read him this book, he started talking about how he would be going to kindergarten soon and would share and make new friends. This would be a great story to read with little ones starting school for the first time or moving to a new school to help alleviate anxiety. The illustrations were great, they were bright, colourful and filled with fun cartoon-like dinosaurs. This book would be a great addition to a family, school, primary/kindergarten classrooom or public library. The publisher generously provided me with a copy of this book via netgalley.
August 7, 2017
We loved everything about First Day Friends! This is a great book to talk about starting school with your child. The illustrations are bright and fun. Dinosaurs are huge at our house so a book about the first day of kindergarten for dinosaurs is a sure winner. I enjoyed the focus on the children working together to include the new student and show kindness to each other. This would be a great addition to the home, school and public library.
I received an ARC in exchange for my honest review.
I received an ARC in exchange for my honest review.
December 20, 2025
My kid wasn’t into it at all …
August 7, 2017
This was a fun book that shows that your first day at school probably isn't going to be as bad as you imagine! It covers the story of a little dinosaur who is starting at a new school after the other children, he feels that he won't fit in and win't make friends - he soon realises that this is not the case and it has the happy ending needed - 4 stars - ideal for little ones that will be joining part way through a school year, or even those starting a new term.
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