Book Description
What if a dinosaur's friends come to play? Does he mope, does he pout if he can't get his way? Does he hide all his dump trucks, refusing to share? Does he throw his friends' coloring books up in the air?Time and time again, children are told to "play nice."This brilliantly illustrated board book is packed with rhymes that will teach children how. Mark Teague's laugh-aloud illustrations, along with Jane Yolen's playful text, will show children that "playing nice" can be easy and fun.Perfect for parents to read aloud with their children, this book is as humorous as it is instructive. ... Read more

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Great
I love these books.Everyone of the books in the series have met mine and my child's expectations.Of course being a boy he loves the dinosaurs and as I the mom, I love the values, manners and morals they teach.

Lives up to the standard set by the bigger books
The full-size "How Do Dinosaurs..." books (Eat Their Food, Go To Bed, Get Well Soon, Go To School) are wonderful and fun, and this book follows in that mold.The story doesn't seem much shorter than in the bigger books, and has the same great rhyming cadence even though the words are more than the usual one-syllable words.It is fun for parents to read as well as children!

The illustrations seem to be about as detailed as the bigger books, as well.They are just scaled down versions.Of course I miss all the dinosaurs pictured in the endpapers of the bigger books, but the board books are more portable for the car, etc. and not as easily damaged.

We also got the board book "How Do Dinosaurs Clean Their Rooms" and like it as well.However, "How Do Dinosaurs Count To Ten" and "How Do Dinosaurs Learn Their Colors" are our least favorite books in the series.

My son is 18 months old and we started him with these books at about a year old.They are his favorites!He loves to pick out the small details he recognizes (toy trucks & balls, the dog or cat, etc.).And he definitely cares from one day to the next which one we pick out to read - they don't all seem the same to him.He likes some of the dinosaurs better than others, some of the stories better, etc.Great series.

My only question is, why are all the dinosaurs male?I have a boy so I didn't think of it until recently, after reading the series for six months.We have all the books and all the dinosaurs are referred to as "he".I know, they are tough and scary, but there has to be female dinosaurs, too!Unfortunately, stereotypes are being reinforced here.But that is my ONLY complaint with these books.I'm sure girls will love them, too.The dinosaurs are pictured in a "people" world, inside houses, riding in cars, inside school, etc., so the message is not gender-specific.

What a surprise find!
I purchased this book to "round out" an order I was placing and, after receiving it, am so glad I did.The book is written in such a way that young children can understand it's message, plus the pictures are vibrant and really catch a youngster's attention.I gave this book to my 2 and 4 year old grandsons and it has become one of their favorites.I now plan to order more from the series and pass them on to the rest of the grandchildren.

How Do Dinosaurs Play With Their Friends?

Jane Yolen is an excellent children's author.ALL her books are terrific.Her Dinosaur series is a hit with my grandchildren.They especially like How Do Dinosaurs Eat Their Food?Several of the series come as board books, which are great for young children as they do not tear as easily.

A great series of books for little kids
My son loves these books!He was 2 years old when we started him off on them and they have helped him read.Plus these books theach good values and behaviour...and being about Dinosaurs makes it easy and fun for him! He's our little Palaeontologist! ... Read more

Amazon.com
"How does a dinosaur say good night when Papa comes in to turn off the light? Does a dinosaur slam his tail and pout? Does he throw his teddy bear all about? Does a dinosaur stomp his feet on the floor and shout: 'I want to hear one book more!'? DOES A DINOSAUR ROAR?" Most certainly not. Dinosaurs give their mommies and daddies big hugs and kisses, tuck their tales in, and whisper "Good night!"

Every sleepy little dinosaur will recognize the tricks of the trade in these bedtime shenanigans. The chuckle factor is sky-high here, with giant, full-page pictures of cleverly identified Tyrannosaurus rexes, triceratopses, and Pteranodons. A variety of human mothers and fathers trying to put their dinosaur children to bed will bring the point home that the story may have something to do with human kid behavior as well. This good-natured nighttime book is sure to be a winner (even though it might inspire a few noisy dinosaur antics), especially as it's written by Jane Yolen, prolific Caldecott Medalist author of Owl Moon. Yolen and Mark Teague have teamed up to create a fun, silly, playful read-aloud. (Ages 3 to 7) --Emilie CoulterBook Description
How does a dinosaur say good night when Papa comes in to turn off the light?Does a dinosaur slam his tail and pout?Does he throw his teddy bear all about?Brimming with humor and familiar good-night antics, here is a playful peek into the homes of dinosaur children and their parents at bedtime. Perfect for sharing and reading aloud, this is one nighttime book your own little dinosaur will want to read again and again. ... Read more

Customer Reviews (119)

A book for any little dinosaur fan
My three year old has been into dinosaurs for a year and is still going strong. He received this for his third birthday and it quickly became his favorite bedtime story. We always end with a kiss and he roars a goodnight. Lol.

I like how the dinosaurs are named in the pictures because it not only teaches bedtime manners, but also dinosaur identification. Believe it or not, the boy can name dinosaurs better than he knows the alphabet.

If your little one is into dinosaurs, this is highly recommended for the collection.

DINO MITE!!!
WE REALLY LOVE THESE BOOKS WITH THE HUGE PICTURES OF REALLY REAL LOOKING PICTURES OF THE DINOS & WHAT IT MIGHT BE LIKE IF ONE WERE REALLY LIVING AS A HUMAN CHILD INSIDE A HUMAN'S HOUSE! FAST TO READ & GREAT EYE CANDY. THIS SERIES OF DINO BOOKS LEAVE U WANTING MORE! THERE ISN'T 1 AT ALL DISSAPPOINTING!WE HIDE THESE FROM GRANDMA SO THEY R ONLY TO BE READ BY ME & THE KIDS!THEY R OUR SECRET TREASURES WE ENJOY!
GRANDMA NEEDED TO FIND HER OWN TREASURES TO SHARE WITH THE KIDS...

Inflicts guilt and manipulation
My son was given this book as a gift. I was disturbed by the text. It makes children feel that they should just do what they are told like "good" little children. Children should be allowed to express their anxiety about bedtime, not just shut up and go right to sleep because their parents said so. Children ask for that one last drink, that one last story, etc, because they want to make sure their parents are there for them. They want to feel secure. Some children have a hard time transitioning at the end of the day and need those reassurances. That is why this book bothered me. I do think the illustrations are great, which is why I gave it 2 stars instead of one.

Clever in every way
This book gets high marks for every aspect.The illustrations are really well done and so funny.My daughter loves the silly antics while my husband and I appreciate the looks on the faces of their human parents.Adults experienced in trying to get a little one to bed will appreciate the wry humor while children will love the general silliness.The absurdity of the huge dinosaurs in tiny human beds is greatly amusing to my daughters.The prose is also really well done and very easy to read, lending itself to some dramatics and a nice song-like rhythm.

Great book
This is a great book.Both my 4 year old and 2 year old love it.We have many books, but this continues to be one of their favorites.They have heard it so many times that my 4 year old could "read" it for the 2 year old.This book has actually prompted a love and interest in Dinosaurs that has been a great learning experience for the 4 year old. ... Read more

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Great
I love these books.Everyone of the books in the series have met mine and my child's expectations.Of course being a boy he loves the dinosaurs and as I the mom, I love the values, manners and morals they teach.

Lives up to the standard set by the bigger books
The full-size "How Do Dinosaurs..." books (Eat Their Food, Go To Bed, Get Well Soon, Go To School) are wonderful and fun, and this book follows in that mold.The story doesn't seem much shorter than in the bigger books, and has the same great rhyming cadence even though the words are more than the usual one-syllable words.It is fun for parents to read as well as children!

The illustrations seem to be about as detailed as the bigger books, as well.They are just scaled down versions.Of course I miss all the dinosaurs pictured in the endpapers of the bigger books, but the board books are more portable for the car, etc. and not as easily damaged.

We also got the board book "How Do Dinosaurs Play With Their Friends" and like it as well.However, "How Do Dinosaurs Count To Ten" and "How Do Dinosaurs Learn Their Colors" are our least favorite books in the series.

My son is 18 months old and we started him with these books at about a year old.They are his favorites!He loves to pick out the small details he recognizes (toy trucks & balls, the dog or cat, etc.).And he definitely cares from one day to the next which one we pick out to read - they don't all seem the same to him.He likes some of the dinosaurs better than others, some of the stories better, etc.Great series.

Great series
5 year old nephew loves this series.Buy all the how do dinosaur books.I'm glad I found them.

How Do Dinosaurs
My family and I love these books. ALL of them.There is not one that I have read that I don't like. It entertains our 6 month old with all the colors and pictures!

Dinosaurs are great!
This has fast become my son's favorite book!He asks for it all the time and is also learning good manners too! ... Read more

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a favorite
one of my 2 yr old son's favorite books even though the names are next to impossible to pronounce- alot of the dinosaurs are not the more well known ones. for instance, he only really remembers about 5 or 6 out of the whole book, but he still loves looking at the pictures and hearing me try to pronounce the names for him. i think it would be better though if more of the pictures were not just the heads of the dinosaurs. it's alot easier to remember the names when you can recognize the whole body.

Meh.Fake looking pictures and unpronouncable species names
and a little quiz on each page :
'Which dinosaur has 2 big horns'....

Seriously, if you can pronounce more than 80% of the names, much less your kid,
you are probably a reptologist.

dinosaur book- too simple
I am not so impressed with this book.the pictures are not colourful enough for the children.the names are a mouthful!

MY CHILDREN LOVE IT!
This book is very colorful and big.My children love to sit and look at the book!

dinos
Very cute book. My 3 yr. old son loves dinosaurs and this is one of his favorite books. ... Read more

Book Description
Everyone's favorite dinosaurs are back--and this time they are going to school. More fun dinosaur antics await. These prehistoric pupils are in a class of their own!

As in their previous books, Yolen and Teague capture children's rambunctious natures with playful read-aloud verse and wonderfully amusing pictures. ... Read more

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Great
I love these books.Everyone of the books in the series have met mine and my child's expectations.Of course being a boy he loves the dinosaurs and as I the mom, I love the values, manners and morals they teach.

A little more negative than most of this series
My 18 month old son loves this book.I'm not sure why, except that it has school buses in it.It doesn't seem like he would relate to most of it.And it seems that a school-aged kid who is old enough to need or understand the lessons about sitting still in class, not interrupting, not pushing on the playground, etc. isn't going to be fooled by putting that advice into a story.

Also, in contrast to the other books in the series, which are more balanced in what not to do and what you should do instead, this one is 90% negative.I'm not sure I will read it to my little boy as much as the others (if he will let me get away with that), because not only does it keep on with negative after negative, it is talking about SCHOOL in a negative way.It makes it seem as though school is a place where you can't do all sorts of things and there are only limited things you CAN do.I'm not sure why the book turned out this way, if there were too many good ideas for rhyming things you shouldn't do, or not enough of the right words to make more shoulds at the end.

In spite of all this, the illustrations are great and the rhyming is clever, as always.I'm not sure what "chalk talk" in the classroom is, but hopefully that is something the kids will know.Cute book - kids always love books about school.And I think my son probably likes this one because he loves the others in the series so much!

Some very special challenges to the typical school setting.
Jane Yolen and mark Teague's HOW DO DINOSAURS GO TO SCHOOL? presents the zany story of what happens when giant dinosaurs decide to attend school. It's an unusual day where dinosaur show-and-tell, story time and more add some very special challenges to the typical school setting.

Great book!
I bought this for my 3-1/2 year old granddaughter.She was already familiar with one of the other "Dinosaur" books and she really liked this one too!

How Do Dinosaurs Go To School?
My two little grandsons love dinosaurs and this will be a Christmas gift for each of them.I'm sure they'll love it. ... Read more

Amazon.com
Everything about The Big Book of Dinosaurs is off thecharts--the size of the book itself, the elaborate two-page spreads, the color models, and even the oversized type. Children can experience the amazing powers of these prehistoric beasts--the jagged teeth of the ferocious meat eaters, the slashing claws of the Deinonychus, and the long-necked Barosaurus that could reach five-story-high treetops and may have had eight hearts. Yet, like the dinosaurs themselves, there is nothing threatening or intimidating about this highly informative book. The text is brief and succinct, only conveying facts that children find interesting. (There's even an index for quick searches offavorite dinos.) The lifelike illustrations give young readers a solid sense of what dinosaur fossils and skeletal systems look like as well as clear mental pictures of how these creatures appeared in "real-life" millions of years ago. (Ages 4 to 7) --Gail HudsonBook Description
A first book of dinosaurs for young children.

The Big Book of Dinosaurs is an enticing collection of dinosaurs that is sure to excite any child. It is packed with full-color photographs of life-like models plus detailed illustrations. The simple text describes interesting features, while questions encourage children to compare various dinosaurs. ... Read more

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Book review
This was a present for my 3 yr old grandson & he found it to be exciting a very readable

Read Often
The dinousaurs are great.I was a bit worried the T-Rex would scare my children, but they love to go Ahhh when we turn to the page with the T-rex facing the reader.We read it almost every night and have for about a year now.

A beautiful edition for young dinosaur enthusiasts
I bought this book for my five-year old niece and she just loves it.This book is big and full of colorful, eye-catching illustrations.She loves flipping through the pages and asking about the names of the dinosaurs, which are provided in clear, bold print.If you have a young dinosaur enthusiast in your life, this book will open up the world of dinosaurs for him or her.My niece now helps me identify dinosaurs.

My son really liked it
I bought this book for my 4 year old... he collects every book we find about dinosaurs. He loved it. He takes it with him everywhere and it is the front book in his Dino-library.

It is a bit thin, but the pictures are great and have really inspired him. I highly recomend it.

We're impressed.
Our small grandsons love this book. I don't think they'll ever tire of it. And it's so sturdy, it'll last a long time. ... Read more

Book Description
Dinosaur colors start with red: A red fire truck stuck under the bed, A purple towel left on the floor, A green sign taped to the closet door,The third board book by the bestselling, award-winning duo Jane Yolen and Mark Teague focuses on one of the most fun concepts learned in childhood: colors.Packed with vibrant illustrations of dinosaurs drawing, painting, and playing, this book will captivate and inspire children as they learn their colors. ... Read more

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Wonderful !!
My nephew is just learning to read and this book has gotten him hooked !

This is not a good choice if your trying to teach your kids their colors
I deliberately chose this book because my son loves dinosaurs and I thought it would be a great way to teach him his primary colors.The dinosaurs filled most of the pages and the items that were used for the "color" were so small that you have to point them out to the child.I won't return it because of the return shipping costs Amazon charges, but I certainly wouldn't recommend this to anyone else.

Not the same as the big books
We were a little disappointed with this book and a couple of the other board books in this series. Our one-year-old son LOVES the full size "How Do Dinosaurs" story books, but he hardly pays attention to the board books.

First of all, the words and rhymes aren't as clever. Maybe the concept of counting or colors just isn't as good of a material as going to bed, eating your food, or going to the doctor.

Second, the books are short and the artwork is very scaled down and much simpler. My son loves the artwork in the bigger books but the white background in these is kind of boring.

Maybe time will tell, but he is getting past the board book stage and I am just not sure that these books will hold the attention of kids who are at an age for learning colors or numbers. I wish there was a full-size version, and I wish I had known the content of the board books was not as good as the big books. Now YOU do!

We LOVE these books!
Although "How Do Dinosaurs Say Goodnight?" is still my favorite of the Jane Yolen/Mark Teagues dinosaur series, this book is great!My daughter (and I!) really enjoy the illustrations and the darling text.Highly recommend!

How Do Dinosaurs Learn Their Colors
Have a little one who loves dinosuars? The entire "How Do Dinosaurs...." series is great! Little ones will love looking at the pictures. This is a super way to learn colors, learn to count, etc. ... Read more

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nice
these are such great books.i love them all. it's nice to have a board book so younger kids can enjoy them too

Beautiful illustrations
My daughter loves this book.A catchy little rhyme accompanied by lovely illustrations of real dinosaurs sets this book apart from others with similar construction.

Not the same as the big books
We were a little disappointed with this book and a couple of the other board books in this series.Our one-year-old son LOVES the full size "How Do Dinosaurs" story books, but he hardly pays attention to the board books.

First of all, the words and rhymes aren't as clever.Maybe the concept of counting or colors just isn't as good of a material as going to bed, eating your food, or going to the doctor.

Second, the books are short and the artwork is very scaled down and much simpler.My son loves the artwork in the bigger books but the white background in these is kind of boring.

Maybe time will tell, but he is getting past the board book stage and I am just not sure that these books will hold the attention of kids who are at an age for learning colors or numbers.I wish there was a full-size version, and I wish I had known the content of the board books was not as good as the big books.Now YOU do!

Nice, but not a favorite
My kids had me read the book twice in the past 4 weeks. Not a favorite for sure. Great pictures though.

Too Similar, but...same great pictures!
If you don't have any of the books in this series, definitely get one! But...unless you have a kid who is REALLY into these books the dinosaurs, etc...one is plenty because they are so similar i can't remember which one i have read! and my oldest son LOVES dinosaurs! ... Read more

Book Description
WRITTEN BY A PROFESSIONAL paleontologist specifically for young readers, this guide to the Dinosauria is packed with enough detail and
insider information to satisfy even die-hard dinophiles! The text includes brief entries on all 800+ "named" species of Mesozoic dinosaurs, as well as chapters on the history of dinosaur discoveries, the science of dinosaur art, dinosaur biology, and much more. With sidebars by 33 world-famous paleontologists, museum-quality illustrations, and over 20 never-beforeseen restorations of new dinosaur species, this is a must-have compendium of fact and fandom that dino enthusiasts of all ages will devour with glee! ... Read more

Customer Reviews (11)

Fascinating
I got this for my 6-year-old daughter who loves dinosaurs, and not only does she love it, but it's fascinating for me too.It does go into a lot of detail, but does so in such a clear way that it's still very understandable (besides, we like detail).The tone is nicely conversational.This is a book that I think we will read and re-read for years to come.

Too much, too soon
This book is billed as en Encyclopedia for all ages.I bought it for my dinosaur-bedazzled five-year old grandson, however, and found it was much too detailed for him.I will have to save it for much, much later and hope that he still retains an interest in the giant creatures.

With a title like that it has to be good--It is!
This book is for the dino-connoisseur, the tyranno-gourmand, the read-all-about-it-a-saurus. The book covers all things dinosaur from a review of geologic time and the history of fossil discoveries to dinosaur babies and dinosaur dung.
Forty-two chapters and 472 pages examine every branch of the dinosaur family tree.
In-depth chapters on coelurosaurs, prosauropods, tyrannosauroids, ceratopsids, (and the list goes on) are enhanced with colorful illustrations that "flesh-out" the detailed drawings of the skeletons which also accompany the chapters.

Personal essays from 33 paleontologists extend the chapters. Dr. Scott D. Sampson discusses "Male and Female Dinosaurs--Can we tell the difference?" and Dr. Matthew T. Carrano writes about "Walking and Running Dinosaurs." Dr. Luis Chiappe reviews the origins of birds during the Mesozoic Era. All of these essays are one page in length and very engaging and readable. The reader hears the scientist's voice explaining their interest and passion for the subject.

This is NOT an Eyewitness book with different reading levels and distinct blocks of text but the illustrations are captioned and sections are headed in uppercase titles. The text is laid out in two columns with a nicely sized type and good white space.

Extensive dinosaur genus charts at the back refer the reader to the matching chapters. If you know a dinosaur fanatic, this is the book for them.

10 Stars--For all ages
Dinosaurs: The Most Complete, Up-to-Date Encyclopedia for Dinosaur Lovers of All Ages is aptly titled. This truly is for all ages. The organization and scope are outstanding and Dr Thomas R. Holtz, Junior's writing is crystal clear and interesting. He makes the history and changes in the field fascinating reading.Dinosaurs is full of illustrations by Luis V. Rey that expertly compliment the text. There are also charts and photographs.I also like the brief articles by various scholars included in most chapters. There is an extensive Dinosaur Genus List, Glossary, and Index.This book is a remarkable value and priced not only for every school and public library, but affordable for lovers of dinosaurs everywhere. Karen Woodworth-Roman, www.librarians.info

Lavish
This book is the single best layman's encyclopedia of the dinosauria out there. The illustrations are breathtaking. It's a truly refreshing experience, a new way to look at dinosaurs. ... Read more

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Read it again
My six year old son loved the book. It helps children understand better what divorce is about and what to expect. A must for children going through this.

Helpful book
This book is good for parents and kids living in a divorce situation. The parents part give suggestions for dealing with what the kids are going through. This is a handy reference book, in an easy read way.

This would be good for an older child
My son was 3 1/2 when I first started to read this book to him, because he started to want to know why his Mommy and Daddy didn't live together, even though it's all he's really ever known since he turned a year old.

This book has a lot of scenarios and you can read the sections that apply to your current situation.I think this book would be better for a child who is 6+.

In one section, the daughter dinasour is trying to figure out her emotions and becomes frustrated.The illustration has puffs of red clouds about her head.My son refers to it as "The red puffy stuff" and is always concerned about the girl and her feelings.It bothers him that she has the "red puffy stuff" about her head.

As we were going through his toys that he wanted to donate, when he came across this book, he looked at it and said, "That puffy stuff is bad" and put it in the "to donate" box.

Even though this book was written by a man and a woman, I felt that some of the scenarios leaned on the mother, as being the "bad guy", or trying to buy-off the kids too much.

great help
Very easy to explain from the parent point of view and a lot easier for the kids to understand what is happening and why.
Truly a great help

Excellent book to help children understand........
I ordered this book for my 9 year old daughter to help explain to her about the changes going on in our family structure.The book explains a grown-up concept in a childs eyes with colorful pictures and good descriptions. My daughters therapist asked me to get this book for her and I am so happy I did. A must for any age child that is going through changes in their household. I would highly recommend this book. ... Read more

Book Description
From renowned pop-up masters Robert Sabuda and Matthew Reinhart comes an awe-inspiring tribute to the world's most beloved extinct animals and their 180-million-year reign on our planet.

Open this book and a massive T. REX springs out, flashing a startling jawful of jagged teeth. Turn the next spread and a ravishing raptor unfurls and appears to fly off the edge of the page. Inside the amazing ENCYCLOPEDIA PREHISTORICA: DINOSAURS are "shield bearers" in full-body armor, creatures with frilly headgear, and weighty, long-necked giants. There are even amusing tidbits on the history of paleontology itself — like a pop-up version of a Victorian New Year's dinner in the belly of a dinosaur model, or a pair of scientists locked in a literal tug-of-war over bones.

Full of fascinating facts and lighthearted good humor, this breathtaking book includes fascinating, up-to-the-minute information about popular dinosaurs as well as many lesser-known varieties. With each of six spreads featuring one spectacular, large pop-up as well as booklets of smaller pop-ups and text, ENCYCLOPEDIA PREHISTORICA: DINOSAURS is a magnificent display of paper engineering and creativity — an astonishing book that will be read, admired, and treasured forever. ... Read more

Book Description

Here is everything young readers want to know about dinosaurs and their world—in one magnificently illustrated, up-to-date family reference. Through dramatic graphics and age-appropriate text, this authoritative volume charts the discovery of all the main types of dinosaurs and reveals the latest details on how these creatures most likely looked, behaved, defended themselves, found food, cared for their young, and interacted.

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Awesome for kids and adults
We bought this for my five year old nephew who LOVES dinosaurs.He can read pretty well on his own and has enjoyed flipping through this book, reading and looking at the pictures.My husband also thought this book was awesome and wished he had had more time before Christmas to read this book before wrapping it up for our nephew!

Beautiful Book
I bought this for my grandchildren for Christmas and they loved looking through it.Beautiful pic's and fun to read together.

For All Dino Fans
Like many other people, I am intrigued by the dinosaurs as well as other
citizens of the "Middle Life" mesozoic era.The book is divided into two sections.The first is general and discusses such areas as what the dinosaurs were, when they lived, what their environment was like and how they related to each other.The other portion deals with a large number of different dinosaur families, from the tiny musasauras(mouse lizard) to the gigantic seismosaurus, which was up to 160 feet long!The specific descriptions provide such information as when they lived, where they were found, and their size(Many times with a dinosaur/human comparison shown!).

Since the National Geographic Society has been a major sponsor of dinosaur research and expeditions, the photographs and technical details are excellent.The artwork by Raul Martin fleshes out the bones and reconstructions to provide insight into what these ancient citizens of earth would have looked like when they were alive and roaming freely.

I reccomend this book for all dinosaur fans from the five year old
on his or her first trip to the Museum to the "fossiles" like me who use their vacations to volunteer and help out on digs!

a very well written and illustrated book
I read the book carefully so that I can provide a 3-year old sound information on his favourite subject. I don't think he can read this book yet. It is ment for older children with at least a 3rd grade reading skill but I suppose he can enjoy the well made illustrations. This is a very well written and illustrated book. The scope however is a little narrow. Nevertheless it covered the subject clearly and in a rather formal manner - almost text book like. The "family" structure of dinosaur was made clear and their live/habits were described in an easy to grasp manner. It would have been nice if it covered also the other two orders - plesiosaur and pterosaurs.

Book Review - Dinosaurs
The book is absolutely excellent.We gave it to our grandchildren and they read it every day.Our grandson (only 4 1/2) is totally enthralled by the book.He practically has it memorized.We would recommend it to anyone interested in dinosaurs. ... Read more

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Just when a little boy thinks he's going to die of boredom from running errands with his mom, the most remarkable, the most stupendous thing happens. He discovers that on this day, and this day only, stores everywhere are giving away a very special treat with any purchase. No, not the usual lollipop or sticker. Something bigger. Much, MUCH bigger. It's a dream come true, except...what exactly do you do with these Jurassic treats? And how do you convince Mom to let you keep them? ... Read more

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love the book
My boys (3 & 4) love this book.It has a nice tie-in to having ALL family members do chores

So great, we keep getting copies!
We now own three copies of this book.We bought this for our son for his fourth birthday.On the same day, he received it from his great Aunt, based on the recommendation of an independent book seller in North Carolina.He then received another copy from his Grandfather in New York.It is a delightful book, which must be why booksellers keep recommending it to relatives.The illustrations are fun and the text keeps my little guy engaged.The story is a wonderful fantasy for him and we both love how the Mom creatively solves the "problem" of having dinos at home.We have now given one of our extra copies as a gift and will donate the other to my son's pre-school.My 7 year old daughter loves reading this book to her little brother, so I'd recommend it for both boys and girls in various age groups.Whoever you're buying for, buy this book!It's a great one to add to your collection.

Cute concept, well executed
Very cute concept:instead of the usual little giveaways at stores (cookie, lollipop, etc) on this day, everyone is giving away dinosaurs!The kids are really excited about this, the moms not so much (until the end...).The pictures are great - the dinosaurs look realistic, but friendly.Both my kids (boy, 4 and girl, 6) love this book... and so do I!

My Preschooler's Favorite Book
This book quickly became my son's favorite. It is a perfect mix of humor and education. ... Read more

Book Description

Danny loves dinosaurs. When he sees one at the museun and says, "It would be nice to play with a dinosaur," a voice answers, "And I think it would be nice to play with you." So begins Dannys and the dinosaur's wonderful adventure together!

But a dinosaur is no ordinary playmate. Even the most everyday activities become extraordinary, like finding a big-enough place to hide a dinosaur in a game of hide-and-seek, and keeping him from knocking over houses with his long tail. But Danny can teach a old dinosaur new tricks. It's the most fun this dinosaur has had in a hundred million years!

Originally published as An I Can Read Book over 40 years ago, this classic story is perfect for reading together.

Danny's out on the town with a real live dinosaur. And whether they're eating ice cream or playing hide-and-seek, these two are having one hundred million years of fun--all in one day.

Outstanding Children's Books of 1958 (NYT)

Customer Reviews (26)

Danny & The Dinosaur
This is another terrific book by Syd Hoff that brings back childhood memories. I loved it then and I still love it now. My kids enjoy reading this book over and over again. It is filled with colorful pictures and the story line is so cute and fun. Another great book by Syd Hoff.

Great book
I bought this book for my Grandson,and he loves it.His little Brother wants him to read it to him now too.I love to buy books for my Grandchildren.I am a avid reader and I want them to have the same experience.This is a great book.It is easy to read,even for a early reader,and it is also so cute.All my kids have loved it.It has been around for years.

a classic
This book is a classic.My kids always pick it out at the library to read.

Childhood memories...
Maybe I am just going on childhood memories, but after all the Disney books (Snow White, Three Little Pigs, Pinocchio), Danny and the Dinosaur was my favorite book. I remembered it after twenty years... so it must have made an impact. The letters were big, but it wasn't simple like "See Jane run. See Dick run. See Jane and Dick run." It was a very simple book with a simple plot -- and now I have a [...] son who is in his DINOSAUR EVERYTHING phase, and I am getting it for him! (I know this review isn't helpful, but I just wanted to add to it) The cover has longed changed (it used to be a simpler off-white cover) but it's still the same cute Danny and his dinosaur.

Fun, Fun, Fun
Danny and the Dinosaur is a delightful tale of imagination and good-humored fun.Danny visits a museum where he meets a dinosaur looking for a little bit of fun after 100 million years of just hanging around.They go and have a great time playing in the city.No one is hurt or placed in danger, and everyone has a good time.

I pulled out my old copy of Danny and the Dinosaur for my 3 year-old son the other day after I came across it by happenstance in an old box.My son fell in love with it, just as I did at his age.We read it so much that it fell apart by the end of the week.I replaced it with this version, which is just as handsome as the 1974 version I originally used.It remains one of my son's favorites still, even after a month.This is a great book for a toddler with a good imagination as well as an outstanding book for beginning readers.
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Book Description
Dinosaurs of every shape and size race, roar, and stomp through this colorful book of opposites. And where are all these silly-looking creatures off to? A dinosaur picnic, of course! These prehistoric pranksters and the simple, playful rhymes that accompany them will delight young children. Dinosaur Roar! gives parents a great way to introduce preschoolers to dinosaurs and opposites. It's a book full of fun.

"These prehistoric monsters are just perfect for the preschool crowds. A natural for story time." (School Library Journal) ... Read more

Customer Reviews (43)

Fun Book of Opposites
My two-year-old son likes dinosaurs, and this one is a favorite of his.The book is filled with rhyming opposites that lend themselves to a dramatic reading.(My son loves to 'roar' when the dinosaur 'roars.')I would recommend it for one- and two-year-olds.

Though it has lots of pictures of dinousars, the pictures are not individually labelled.(I am not sure if the dinosaurs in the book are even modelled on real dinosaurs.)Therefore, the child is not going to learn any facts about dinosaurs, other than they varied greatly.

my son's FAVORITE book of hundreds!
My 22 month old doesn't sit sit for long. He's just always running to the next object for exploration. So, getting him to sit still for reading is a challenge. BUT, he LOVES Dinosaur Roar. The colorful illustations, the beauty of the painted images, the catchy lyrics (emphasized when reading, of course) all hold his attention--so that we can Almost finish the book before he runs off. The juxtaposition of opposites (small and huge, for example) help us teach him concepts. GREAT book!

A good book for younger children
Dinosaurs Roar is a good book for ages 1 to 3, but older children may be bored with this book. The drawing are friendly, and not scary to younger children. I had noticed that some children's dinosaur books may be too graphically realistic for younger children. The drawings are fun and creative.

A Great Book!
I bought this book for my 2 year old and he loves it!The text (sets of opposites) is written in a fun cadence and provides ample opportunity for a lively reading!I think we'll be reading this one for a long time! -- Updating January 2008:Now 2 years down the road my daughter has come along and she ADORES this book too!

My Son Loves this Book
My 2 year old is an absolute dinosaur fanatic.He loves this book with all the different types of dinosaurs. ... Read more

Customer Reviews (25)

Excellent resource
I want to put in a strong vote of confidence for this book, even though some parents have found it too much, too soon.My dad died when my oldest daughter was not quite three; my mom, when she was not quite four.This book was an enormous help in explaining to her what had happened, putting it in terms that were both straightforward and manageable.Kids want to know the facts, because the facts are usually less scary than what a kid can imagine.Also, let's face it, every kid is going to have major issues with death--don't we as adults?If kids ARE given too much information, they will let us know--by facial expression, or changing the subject, or saying they don't want to read the book.If that happens, of course any parent would take the book away.However, I found it a big help.

Helps children deal with death
My eight year old son struggled with the death of an uncle.We found this book at the local library.He read it and then recommended that I read it - "it will help you too, mom."We had to purchase our own copy and got one for our school's guidance office.Great way to remember a loved one and deal with the loss at the same time.

Not a bedtime story...but therapeutic for those who are grieving
This book is not meant as a soothing bedtime story. It is a direct, frank look at death and grief, designed for children who are confronting the death of a loved one. I know that some reviewers were disturbed by the fact that this book covers death by suicide and homicide, but from my position providing counseling in schools, I can say that I have found that to be one of the book's assets, as (unfortunately) I counseling kids who have lost loved ones to suicide and homicide. This book is rather long, partiuclarly because it is written in a comic book type format, with many captions and speech bubbles. I would highly suggest that you do NOT try to read the whole book to a child in one sitting. The book is broken up into sections (How Do People Die? Feelings About Death, etc.), and those are good guidelines for starting/stopping. Read one section and talk. Listen. Answer questions. Draw. And let it be. Try another section later. Don't feel that you have to read all of the sections. Just go with what's relevant for your family. I have found that this is a fabulous book to get kids talking. It's non-threatening. They can choose to identify with the dinosaurs in the book or not. Also, Amazon says this is for ages 4-8. I would say that this is not the best book for the younger set (4-5), and I would extend the upper range to 13 (or even older). Young teens like the comic book style, and because the text does not talk down to its readers, they find the content relevant as well.

Doesn't relate to anything real
I did not enjoy this book and would not use it in my work.

Very helpful, easy to use only the relevant parts
My four year old daughter is grappling with death because the mother of one her friends just died very suddenly. We've found this book to be helpful in making things concrete for her, 4 year olds aren't really into abstractions.

I understand some people's reservations about the section on suicide; since my daughter is still in the early stages of reading we just skip it. I quite liked the idea of introducing the possibility of helping others through organ donation, but that's just me.

I must disagree with the reviewers who criticized the hamster to grandparent progression, it seemed to answer the material issues on something relatively minor (a rodent) before the more frightening death of a grown-up. I certainly was never as upset about a pet hamster of mine dying as I was about a person, so that seems a safe way to get started.

Anyway, our daughter's tendency is to ask a lot of questions, so my wife and I have both been glad to have something that covers the bases and saves us from having to completely wing it (the more usual response!) ... Read more

Amazon.com
Following up their bestseller How Do Dinosaurs Say Goodnight?, Caldecott Medal winner Jane Yolen and illustrator Mark Teague have penned this instructive lesson on dinosaur health care. Eachdouble-page spread features one enormous dinosaur looking wan and sniffly but mostly cranky, petulant, ornery, sullen, and disagreeable. The human moms and dads are visibly worried and/or frustrated by their sick dinos behaving badly. Witness the nice lady dragging her gigantic Styracosaurus out of the elevator and across the hall to the doctor's office: "What if a dinosaur goes to the doc? Does he drag all his feet till his mom is in shock?" The look on this mom's face will be familiar to anyone who's ever forcibly moved a child, who seems to have suddenly gained a million pounds, from one place to another. And of course, it turns out that dinosaurs don't misbehave when they're sick: "He drinks lots of juice, and he gets lots of rest. He's good at the doctor's, 'cause doctors know best."

The rhymes are somewhat forced, especially toward the end of the book, but Teague's marvelous paintings are bright and expressive throughout. Each dinosaur is cleverly labeled, and these aren't yourrun-of-the-mill dinos; dinosaur-obsessed little ones will crow over Parasaurolophus, Euoplocephalus, and Tuojiangosaurus. They'll also learn a little something about how to behave when they're sick. --Jennifer LindsayBook Description
What if a dinosaur catches the flu?Does he whimper and whine between each "At-choo"?Does he drop dirty tissues all over the floor?Does he fling his medicine out of the door? Just like kids, little dinosaurs hate being sick. And going to the doctor can be pretty scary. How DO dinosaurs get well soon? They drink lots of juice, and they get lots of rest; they're good at the doctor's, 'cause doctors know best. As in their previous book, Yolen and Teague capture children's fears about being sick and put them to rest with playful read-aloud verse and wonderfully amusing pictures. ... Read more

Customer Reviews (28)

I got a stuffed animal instead of a book!
I ordered a number of "How does a Dinosaur" books and my 3-year old girl loves them. This book, however, did not arrive. I got a stuffed dinosaur (a character from the book) with a "How do Dinosaurs Get Well Soon" tag on it, but no book. My daughter really likes the stuffed dinosaur and I see that the book is now listed as out of stock. A well-liked gift for my daughter either way.

Great
I love these books.Everyone of the books in the series have met mine and my child's expectations.Of course being a boy he loves the dinosaurs and as I the mom, I love the values, manners and morals they teach.

A Take Along Book
My husband and I have been reading to our two-year-old son since birth. He, however, has shown little to no interest in books. That is until we picked up How Do Dinosaurs Get Well Soon. We have all the How Do Dinosaur books, but our son fell under the spell of this one. I have to say I love it too. Simple rhymes and brilliant and colorful illustrations have made this the book my son carries everywhere. It even accompanied us to the doctor for a check-up! My little one loves to "Atchoo!" and say bless you after reading this book and I never get tired of hearing it either. I would recommend any of Jane Yolen and Mark Teague's books for their brief rhyming language and awesome illustrations.

Does your doctor fear the Doctors?
My daughter HATES going to the Dr.For any parent I advise getting a toy medical kit, and this book.We were introduced to the Dinosaurs in "How Do Dinosaurs Say Goodnight?" and we fell in love.My husband reads it to her every night before bed.After she was in love with the "Diyos"(her word for Dino's), "How Do Dinosaurs Get Well Soon?" was a no brainer.

Too silly for me!I like real dinosaur books.
How Do Dinosaurs Get Well by Jane Yolen is a silly book about dinosaurs.They are sick and have to take their medicine.It is also about the dinosaurs getting well.I did not like the book because I do not like fiction.Dinosaurs couldn't go to the doctor because there weren't any doctors when they were alive.I would change the book because it does not show dinosaurs in their habitats. ... Read more

Book Description
The classroom is decorated as Dinosaur Land, but Ms. Frizzle-inspired by an archeological dig-craves a more authentic experience. The Magic School Bus turns into a time machine and transports the class back millions of years to an adventure where they learn about dinosaurs, their habitats and diets, and even a Maiasaura nesting ground. ... Read more

Customer Reviews (12)

My 3 year old loves it
When we first received the book, my husband said - this is way too advanced for our son - too much text. But maybe because he finds dinosaurs fascinating, he's been engrossed by it. All these new facts about dinosaurs have him very interested. He doesn't get some of it, but he's grow into it I am sure!

A big favorite of our dino-fan
Great just like all the Magic school bus series, lots of information and a fun story.

Love the series!
We love this book, and the entire Magic School Bus series.Well-written and informative.

Dinosaurs and the Magic School Bus
I bought this book for my son's 5th birthday. He loves the Magic School Bus series and he loves Dinosaurs. This was the perfect gift for him. We have read it a few times already. It does not read as smooth as the other books in the series, but it keeps his interest and makes him want to read.

Not the biggest meat eater. From vincent
Acually the biggest carnivore was giganotosaurus(gig-a-no-toe-sau-rus)with runners up being carcharodontosaurus(car-car-o-don-to-sau-rus),spinosaurus (the star from Jurrasic Park III)Then Tyrannosaurus rex (t-rex).My personal favorites: Velociraptor(veh-loss-i-rap-tor, ceratosaurus (cer-at-o-sau-rus),oviraptor (o-vi-rap-tor),and ornitholestes (or-nith-o-les-tees). ... Read more

Book Description
A long time ago there were dinosaurs. Big dinosaurs and small dinosaurs. Dinosaurs with horns on their heads or spikes down their backs. Dinosaurs with long, long necks and long, long tails.

Imaginatively and with a masterful use of color, shape and composition, Bryon Barton brings to life a unique and endearing vision of what the world may have looked like once upon a time.

A long time ago there was dinosaurs. Big dinosaurs and small dinosaurs. Dinosaurs with horns on their heads or spikes down their backs. Dinosaurs with long, long necks and long, long tails.
Imaginatively and with a masterful use of color, shape and composition, Byron Barton brings to life unique and endearing vision of what the world may have looked like once upona time.

Outstanding Science Trade Books for Children 1989 (NSTA/CBC)
Science Books and Films -- Editor's Choice
Science Books and Films -- Best Children's Science Book List

Customer Reviews (5)

Dinosaur fun
Excellent book for the young dinosaur fan.Good drawings, informative writing, and definitely keeps the attention of my most active grandchild (age 3)!

Our favorite book!
This is my son's favorite, and mine too!Although he's only six months old, I've been reading to him almost every day since he was old enough to pay attention, and he has loved this book from the word go - probably because of the bright colors and simple shapes, but maybe also because when I read it to him it's fun to make "dinosaur noises" and roars, which he finds very entertaining. Although I have read this book so often that I have literally memorized it, I'm not tired of it yet, and that's about as high a recommendation for a baby book as I can make!

Bed Time Show Stopper
This book is a must have for reading time.My one year old boy has loved it since birth (well almost birth)! He really likes the part about "Long sharp claws and long sharp teeth! "It brings the house down.Yet, it still ends with a sleepy touch.

Get it... or regret it!

Dinosaurs,Dinosaurs
Itisagoodbookand I enjoyedthebookalotandI liked the pictures.This bookcan tell you about dinosaurs andwhat their different body parts are called.Some of them ate meat and some of themate plants.The dinosaurs lived a long time ago.

Great DINO book for TODDLERS
My 2 yr. old son loves dinosaurs and we got this book at our library.Practically every page was ripped (seemingly by the hands of other dino-loving toddlers) and mended with strips of tape.I am dreading thereturn of this book to our library so I am purchasing it for a low pricehere.It has simple & bright pictures and short text for shortattention spans.It even ends with "sleepy dinosaurs" with theireyes closed for that perfect segway to bedtime! ... Read more

Amazon.com
"Doo-bop-a-loo-bop!" In this rollicking romp through a prehistoric weekend, dinosaurs frolic and caper the night away. After some initial early evening shuffling shyness, these party animals are ready to get down, doing the Triassic Twist and the Brontosaurus Bump, the Raptor Rap and Jurassic Jump. With all this rhythm and rhyme, it's no wonder romance is soon afoot: "Tarchia winked at a stegosaur she liked. They danced together, spike to spike."This outrageous book provides a much more appealing theory behind the disappearance of dinosaurs, and hints at the possibility of another Dinosaur Stomp someday in the future. Scott Nash's wonderfully friendly bopping beasts radiate a contagious exuberance with their smiling, simple faces and bright colors and patterns. Carol Diggory Shields couldn't have found a better match for her rocking, rolling, twirling, tromping, "scientifically accurate (more or less)" dinosaurs. A guaranteed favorite that will have young children gleefully chanting "Boomalacka boomalacka! Whack! Whack! WHACK!" (Click to see a sample spread. Text ©1997 by Carol Diggery Shields. Illustrations ©1997 by Scott Nash.Permission by Candlewick Press.) (Ages 4 and older) --Emilie Coulter Book Description
Dancing dinosaurs!Reading aloud has never been so much fun!

What did the dinosaurs do for fun? What really happened when the Jurassic gang wanted to let off some steam? They danced, of course! They rocked and rolled; they twirled and tromped! They had themselves a Dinosaur Stomp! With illustrations by Scott Nash that leap off the page like a raptor doing the fandango, Carol Diggory Shields tells dinosaur devotees all about reptilian revelry with a foot-tapping, tail-whacking beat. ... Read more

Customer Reviews (20)

One of my son's favorites.
This is one of my son's favorite books.He's a huge dinosaur lover and I remember reading him this book all the time...still brings it out now and then.If you have a dinosaur lover, you'll love this book.

Had to have our own
We first found this book at the library and found ourselves checking it out time and time again.My daughter is two and a half, though she first fell in love with this book right around the time she turned two.After months of checking it out, I decided it was time to buy our own copy.

It's full of clever rhymes and ideas about dinosaurs and lots of dinosaur identification in a fun way.The pictures are great and the words are even better.Boys and girls alike would enjoy this.My daughter knows all the words to it now, but I still enjoy reading it to her frequently.

We love it!
My 5 yr. old son bought this book with his allowance as one of the "recommendations" from Amazon.I love reading it to him as much as he loves having it read to him.He's a HUGE dinosaur fan and loves to rhyme so this book is right up his alley.We highly recommend it!!

Beautiful book!
This book is amazing.The pop-ups are incredible, I can't believe how great it really is!
My 4 yr old daughter is really into dinosaurs, so this was one of her B-day presents.She loves to look at the pop-ups.But the T-rex scared her the first time she saw it.Now she loves it.

Great book!
My 4 yr old loves this book.It has great rhymes, and nice pictures.It's just a really fun book! ... Read more