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A different kind of bedtime story. I think this will be popular with little ones who love dinosaurs. Dinosaur encounters all kinds of challenges, and he usually wins. However, will he be able to conquer bedtime? Pair this with Yolen's How Do Dinosaurs Say Goodnight for more dinosaur bedtime fun!
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Simple and charming, but I suspect that the dinosaur losing his battle with bedtime may have more parent appeal than it does for the child reader. My daughter didn't react as if it had a tragic ending, but she also didn't immediately say "Read it again!"
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This was a huge hit at our Summer Reading Finale PJ Storytime. At least it was a huge hit with the kids, we had a few shriekers and I'm not sure how it went over with the adults.
It was checked out after the program, so one child's parents weren't put off. ...more
It was checked out after the program, so one child's parents weren't put off. ...more
Perfect for dinosaur-themed toddler time! The kids were roaring along with the dinosaur and cheering every time that "dinosaur...WINS!"
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Bob Shea is my hero. <3
LOVED it!
Nov 12, 2008
Amy
marked it as to-read
