Dinos to Go: 7 Nifty Dinosaurs in 1 Swell Book

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Snort,
a mean red dinosaur,
Always gets his way.
He told me not to tell you more.
That's all I have to say.
Snort, Dozy, Hey-Ho-Howdy, Sob, Zoomer, Tremble, and Smooch are the "seven nifty dinosaurs in one swell book" by the ever-popular Sandra Boynton. Each dino is given a two-page introduction, with rhyming verse and playful illustrations. Dozy, "a lazy green, / with floppy scales of tangerine," spends her time lying around sipping lemonade. She'd rather eat her birthday cake candles than expend energy blowing them out. Zoomer, on the other hand, is a "jazzy orange dinosaur" who speeds wherever she goes. Then there's Sob, a "sad blue dinosaur," who mopes and sprawls and sighs... until no one's around--"then he gets up and dances"! These fabulous and funny characters, in Boynton's trademark bright blocks of color, make learning about emotions, expressions, and personality types fun for the very small reader. Color-coded picture tabs allow even nonreaders to find their favorite dinosaur at a glance. For another Boynton board book in this format, try Snoozers: 7 Short Short Bedtime Stories for Lively Little Kids. (Baby to preschool) --Emilie Coulter


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Zoomer, Dozy, Hey-Ho-Howdy, Sob, Snort, Tremble and Smooch. Um, who? Why they're your very own DINOS TO GO Seven different dinosaurs dash, crawl, frolic, mope, stomp, shudder and glide through this lively Boynton board book. Guided by the colorful picture tabs, children can find whichever quirky dinosaur they want. Great to read at home, or in the car, the train, the plane, or the time machine.


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The seven dinosaurs in this colorful board book have very different personalities. Smooch is warm and wonderful, while Snort is mean and always gets his way. Children learn about the temperaments of these wacky dinosaurs through whimsical rhymes and the author's distinctive illustrations. On the right side of the book are picture tabs that highlight each dinosaur. With the tabs, children can choose which dinosaur to read about as their preference dictates. The rhyming text is catchy and the illustrations bring the text to life. The dinosaurs are sure to remind readers and children of some of the people in their lives. This title is a wonderful gift for budding dinosaur lovers. 2000, Little Simon, $7.99. Ages 2 to 4. Reviewer: Jeanne K. Pettenati


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