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4.07 AVERAGE
4.07 AVERAGE
Cute story about a boy running errands with his mom. Everywhere they go, they get a free dinosaur.
After looking for this book at my library for at least an year for my little brother, I found it an bit disappointing. My brother though, saw me typing this and told me "Why do you think it's disappointing? I loved it because I love dinosaurs." So I guess that's o.k.
Younger grades love this silly story of a boy who, expecting to be bored when he goes on errands with his mom, is delighted to discover that this is the day that dinosaurs are free with EVERYTHING. Want a dozen donuts? Sure, but you'll need to take a dinosaur with that. Instead of a sticker from the doctor, pick a dinosaur (two if you get a shot). David Small's illustrations are hilarious, perfectly capturing the boy's glee and Mom's horrified disbelief. But Mom comes through in the end, and turns lemons into lemonade (or in this case, several pet dinosaurs in the backyard into household helpers). Pairs wonderfully with [b:What Pet To Get?|2712435|What Pet To Get?|Emma Dodd|http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1267045566s/2712435.jpg|2737979].
I checked this book out for my son who loves dinosaurs, and my daughter ended up enjoying this book more! It was funny, and seeing all the different dinosaurs was great! It would be a mess if dinosaurs really did come with everything.
"Get a what? Free what!? Dinosaurs? 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 only, stores everywhere are giving away a very special treat with any purchase. No, not the usual lillipop 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?" What a cute, funny book. I loved it!
Great read-aloud for younger students. They love this story.
funny
lighthearted
Now, why aren't all picture books written like this? The mom is very mom-like, and the kid sounds just like my 6-year-old, who, when asked the other day if he bugs the kid who sits next to him with too much talking, said, "No. Sometimes I ask him, 'Dude, how's it going?' but that's all."
The kid in this book, upon learning that he gets a dinosaur instead of a sticker after his checkup, crumples slightly, knees together, throws back his head with his arms up, and cries, "YESSS!" And I LOVE the scratchy pen and ink and watercolor illustrations - David Small also illustrated The Gardener, one of my all-time favorite happy weepie picture books. I even love the typeface, the same one used in 17 Things I'm Not Allowed to Do Anymore.
The kid in this book, upon learning that he gets a dinosaur instead of a sticker after his checkup, crumples slightly, knees together, throws back his head with his arms up, and cries, "YESSS!" And I LOVE the scratchy pen and ink and watercolor illustrations - David Small also illustrated The Gardener, one of my all-time favorite happy weepie picture books. I even love the typeface, the same one used in 17 Things I'm Not Allowed to Do Anymore.