Dinosaurs Board Book

by Byron Barton

With dinosaurs marching, animals prancing, big machines roaring, and tools in action, Byron Barton is at it again with four new board books just right for Zoo Animals, Dinosaurs, Big Machines, and Tools. In this great new collection of books, Mr. Barton’s trademark vibrant illustrations are paired with a colorful text perfectly suited to youngsters learning to identify objects, shapes, and colors. 1996 ‘Pick of the Lists’ (ABA)

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

12 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 · Rating 3 out of 5]

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 · Rating 3 out of 5]

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

[Ruth Ann · Rating 4 out of 5]

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 · Rating 5 out of 5]

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 · Rating 3 out of 5]

3.5 stars

[Kalynne]

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):
I'm a mean old dinosaur BIG and Tall (make a mean face) (wide arms and then tall)
Here's my tail And here's my claws (point to your tail)(make claws with your hands).
When I get all hungry Hear me ROAR (rub stomach) (roar loudly with dinosaur claws)
Run, hide, And shut the door (put hands in front of face whilst racing on the spot) (clap loudly)
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
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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

Here’s tyrannosaurus just a stompin’ with his feet (stomp feet)
Singing “Dino ditty, ditty, dum ditty do.” (continue stomping, then clap)
Searchin’ for something good to eat (shade eyes and look)
Singin’ “Dino ditty, ditty, dum ditty do.” (stomp feet, then clap)
He’s big! (make a big motion, group repeats).
He’s strong! (flex arms, group repeats)
Won’t be hungry very long. (shake head)
“Dino ditty, ditty, dum ditty do…” (stomp feet, then clap)

Switch out dinosaur names, ankylosaurus, brachiosaurus, triceratops. Wag butt for ankylosaurus, stretch arms up for brachiosaurus, wag head for triceratops

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

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[Miya Gaub · Rating 1 out of 5]

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 · Rating 5 out of 5]

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 · Rating 3 out of 5]

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 · Rating 5 out of 5]

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 · Rating 2 out of 5]

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 · Rating 2 out of 5]

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 · Rating 5 out of 5]

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 · Rating 4 out of 5]

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 · Rating 4 out of 5]

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 · Rating 4 out of 5]

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 · Rating 5 out of 5]

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 · Rating 4 out of 5]

Very cute and educational

[Jennifer · Rating 3 out of 5]

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 · Rating 2 out of 5]

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

[Colin · Rating 5 out of 5]

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 · Rating 3 out of 5]

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

[Samir Kagadkar · Rating 3 out of 5]

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

[Diana · Rating 4 out of 5]

Excellent dinosaur book appropriate for toddlers or preschoolers.

[Alyssa · Rating 2 out of 5]

Would be okay for storytime.

[Lynn Davidson · Rating 4 out of 5]

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

[Pamela Powell · Rating 4 out of 5]

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

[Jordan Ledford · Rating 5 out of 5]

Illustrations are nice and simple. Has multiple different dinosaurs in it. Talks about the dinosaurs characteristics.

[Roben · Rating 5 out of 5]

Perfect for the youngest dinosaur lover!