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Can You Dig It?
In his newest collection of original poems, Robert Weinstock sifts through everything from Brontosaurus burgers to T. rex kisses, and all with the same vibrant and hilarious flair of Food Hates You, Too . So grab a shovel and dig in.
Tutus
Cro-Magnon ballerinas were
No dainty twirling prancers.
They stomped and clomped and growled , Grrrrr!
Good grief! What dreadful dancers!
Tutus
Cro-Magnon ballerinas were
No dainty twirling prancers.
They stomped and clomped and growled , Grrrrr!
Good grief! What dreadful dancers!
32 pages, Hardcover
First published January 1, 2010
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Displaying 1 - 7 of 7 reviews
March 28, 2014
Adorable!! What child does not like dinosaurs and these dinos are very silly. The paleontologists and cavemen are too! Great vocabulary words, cool alliterations, it is a one of a kind book. The pictures are great, fanciful, delightful. Weinstock is quite the artist. I will search for his books to read to children.
Teddy Bones
No pajamas. No fuzzy bear.
No cozy sheets. It's just not fair!
My blankets itch. My pillow's stone.
I snuggle with a teddy bone.
My bed's a cave- leaky and lumpy.
I'm prehistoric, mean, and grumpy.
Each day I wake up tired and stiff
And cold and ill-behaved. What if
One night I got tucked in like you?
How snug. Next time you whine,
"BOO-HOOOOOO!
Nuh-uh! It isn't time for bed!"
I'll happily sleep there instead.
Teddy Bones
No pajamas. No fuzzy bear.
No cozy sheets. It's just not fair!
My blankets itch. My pillow's stone.
I snuggle with a teddy bone.
My bed's a cave- leaky and lumpy.
I'm prehistoric, mean, and grumpy.
Each day I wake up tired and stiff
And cold and ill-behaved. What if
One night I got tucked in like you?
How snug. Next time you whine,
"BOO-HOOOOOO!
Nuh-uh! It isn't time for bed!"
I'll happily sleep there instead.
July 17, 2012
If I hadn't read this one the same day as Dinothesaurus: Prehistoric Poems and Paintings it probably would have gotten three stars ... because some of them really are cute.
Just not quite at Douglas Florian's level.
A possible purchase though I think in the end it would be used more for browsing. Not as much lesson possibility in it.
Just not quite at Douglas Florian's level.
A possible purchase though I think in the end it would be used more for browsing. Not as much lesson possibility in it.
June 17, 2010
This humorous anthology celebrates prehistoric topics like dinosaurs, cavemen, and archaelogical digs. While the concept is better than the execution, this book will appeal to kids who may avoid poetry books.
July 13, 2010
This is a really fun collection that would integrate well with a science/history lesson. Poems are entertaining and teach about coprolite (dinosaur poo), neanderthals, and prehistoric peoples and creatures. Grades 2-5
July 28, 2010
Wonderfully clever, funny poems. These would be great as read alouds. Word play, rhythm, and illustrations were top-notch. I loved it!
May 10, 2015
Just delightful! Can't wait to hear my students howl over these hilarious paleontolgy poems. Dinosaur poo is ALWAYS funny!
April 28, 2017
Great book of dinosaur poems for poetry month or dinosaur study. These poems are funny and short for the smallest of children. Definitely added this one to your list.
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