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Books in Dino Life Guides for Families series

  • Dinosaurs Divorce

    Marc Brown, Laurie Krasny Brown

    Paperback (Little, Brown Books for Young Readers, Sept. 1, 1988)
    For over 25 years, changing families have been using Dinosaurs Divorce to learn to talk to each other about one of life's most difficult moments, from the creators of the beloved, bestselling Dino Life Guides--over half a million copies of the series sold.Dinosaurs Divorce Will Help you Understand: * Divorce Words and What They Mean * Why Parents Divorce * What About You? * After the Divorce * Living with One Parent * Visiting Your Parent * Having Two Homes * Celebrating Holidays and Special Occasions * Telling Your Friends * Meeting Parents' New Friends * Living with Stepparents * Having Stepsisters and Stepbrothers
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  • When Dinosaurs Die: A Guide to Understanding Death

    Laurie Krasny Brown, Marc Brown

    Paperback (Little, Brown Books for Young Readers, April 1, 1998)
    Straightforward and compassionate, When Dinosaurs Die explains death, dying, and coping with grief and loss in simple and accessible language for young kids and families.No one can really understand death, but to children, the passing away of a loved one can be especially perplexing and troublesome. This is true whether the loss is a classmate, friend, family member, or pet. Here to offer advice and reassurance are the wise dinosaurs from Dinosaurs to the Rescue, Dinosaurs Divorce, Dinosaurs Travel, and Dinosaurs Alive and Well. This succinct and thorough guide helps dispel the mystery and negative connotations associated with death. This helpful book provides answers to kids' most-often asked questions and also explores the feelings we may have regarding the death of a loved one, and the ways to remember someone after he or she has died.Satisfying and comprehensive, this indispensable book is a comforting aid to help all children through a difficult time in their lives.
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  • How to Be a Friend: A Guide to Making Friends and Keeping Them

    Laurie Krasny Brown, Marc Brown

    Paperback (Little, Brown Books for Young Readers, Sept. 1, 2001)
    Fun dinosaur characters teach young children all about friendship--the value of friends, how to make friends, and how to be a good friend.With playful full-color illustrations, Laurie Krasny Brown and Marc Brown help kids cope with everyday social situations and learn: Who can be your friend.How to show someone you would like to be friends.How to handle bosses and bullies.The best ways to be a friend and ways not to be a friend.Ways to settle an argument with a friend.
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  • Democracy for Dinosaurs: A Guide for Young Citizens

    Laurie Krasny Brown, Marc Brown

    Hardcover (Little, Brown Books for Young Readers, Sept. 8, 2020)
    From the bestselling, trusted team behind the Dino Tales: Life Guides for Families series comes this introductory guide that encourages young readers to become engaged citizens of the world.This essential, kid-friendly nonfiction guide isn't just for families looking to share genuinely patriotic values during an election year -- it's for everyone. Using accessible dinosaur characters and clear language, Democracy for Dinosaurs explores key civic values on every adult's mind and helps show young readers how the things they do every single day can be guided by principles we must share in a democratic society: freedom, fairness, the rule of law, equality, respect for free speech, and respect for the truth. By modeling accessible ways to practice being a good citizen, children will understand they are part of their country and that they have an important role to play.Other Dino Tales: Life Guides for FamiliesHow to Be a FriendDinosaurs DivorceWhen Dinosaurs Die
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  • Dinosaurs Beware!: A Safety Guide

    Stephen Krensky

    Paperback (Little, Brown Books for Young Readers, May 30, 1984)
    Approximately sixty safety tips are demonstrated by dinosaurs in situations at home, during meals, camping, in the car, and in other familiar places.
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  • Dinosaurs, Beware!: A Safety Guide

    Marc Tolon Brown, Stephen Krensky

    Hardcover (Little Brown & Co, Oct. 1, 1982)
    A motley assortment of dinosaurs shows how to prevent--or respond to--dangerous situations at home, during meals, with animals, at the playground and beach, during camping trips, and in extreme weather
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  • When Dinosaurs Die

    Laurie Krasny Brown, Marc Tolon Brown

    School & Library Binding (Turtleback Books, April 1, 1998)
    FOR USE IN SCHOOLS AND LIBRARIES ONLY. Explains in simple language the feelings people may have regarding the death of a loved one and the ways to honor the memory of someone who has died.
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  • Dinosaurs Go Green!: A Guide to Protecting Our Planet

    Laurie Krasny Brown, Marc Brown

    Paperback (Little, Brown Books for Young Readers, April 1, 2009)
    "Every little thing you do to take care of our Earth makes a difference!"Beloved author/illustrator team Marc and Laurie Krasny Brown tackle the important, timely subject of environmental protection and preservation in this classic Dino Tales: Life Guides for Families picture book, now reissued with a new title and fresh cover design. Kids will learn easy, practical ways to give back to the earth from these friendly, familiar dinosaur characters, including how to conserve natural resources, find new uses for old things, the ins-and-outs of recycling, tips for planting a tree, and much more. Originally published as Dinosaurs to the Rescue! in 1994, this eco-friendly picture book is now printed on recycled paper with nontoxic soy inks.
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  • Dinosaurs to the Rescue!: A Guide to Protecting Our Planet

    Laurene Krasny Brown, Marc Tolon Brown

    Hardcover (Joy st Books, April 1, 1992)
    In a young readers' guide to environmental awareness, dinosaurs explain how to help Earth's threatened environment by reducing waste, reusing items, and recycling materials.
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  • How to Be a Friend

    Laurie Krasny Brown, Marc Brown

    Hardcover (Little, Brown Books for Young Readers, Sept. 1, 1998)
    The newest "Dino Life Guide for Families", this book talks about friendship. A reassuring text combined with humorous, full-color illustrations show everyday situations that children can relate to and understand. Best of all, this book presents the many ways to be a friend as well as the ways not to.
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  • Dinosaurs Alive and Well!: A Guide to Good Health

    Laurene Krasny Brown, Marc Tolon Brown

    Library Binding (Joy st Books, April 1, 1990)
    Presents, in simple text and illustrations, advice on nutrition, exercise, relationships with friends and family, and ways of dealing with stress.
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  • Dinosaurs, Beware!

    Marc Brown

    School & Library Binding (Turtleback Books, May 30, 1984)
    FOR USE IN SCHOOLS AND LIBRARIES ONLY. Approximately sixty safety tips are demonstrated by dinosaurs in situations at home, during meals, camping, in the car, and in other familiar places.
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