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  • Danny and the Dinosaur

    Syd Hoff

    Paperback (HarperCollins, Jan. 22, 2008)
    Syd Hoff's comical, charming illustrations will delight readers young and old alike in this beloved classic I Can Read about a boy and his best friend, a dinosaur. This I Can Read story is an excellent choice to share during homeschooling, in particular for children ages 5 to 7 who are ready to read independently. It’s a fun way to keep your child engaged and as a supplement for activity books for children.Danny loves dinosaurs! When he sees one at the museum 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 Danny and the Dinosaur's wonderful adventures together. For Danny and his prehistoric 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. But Danny can teach an old dinosaur new tricks. It's the most fun this dinosaur has had in a hundred million years!Originally published over 50 years ago, this beloved classic is a Level 1 I Can Read that is perfect for the beginning reader learning to sound out words and sentences.
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  • Danny and the Dinosaur

    Syd Hoff

    Hardcover (HarperCollins, Sept. 5, 2017)
    Syd Hoff's comical, charming illustrations will delight readers young and old alike in this beloved classic I Can Read about a boy and his best friend, a dinosaur.This brand-new edition of Syd Hoff’s beloved Danny and the Dinosaur is a special paper-over-board commemorative edition celebrating the 60th anniversary of I Can Read books for beginning readers. The book includes the complete original story and features a foil cover, an anniversary burst, and eight pages of bonus material on the history of I Can Read—including a timeline, origin stories of favorite characters, and never-before-seen early sketches! This beautiful edition is perfect for gift-giving.Danny loves dinosaurs! When Danny sees a dinosaur at the museum 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 Danny and the Dinosaur’s wonderful adventures together. It's the most fun this dinosaur has had in a hundred million years!Originally published over 50 years ago, this beloved classic is a Level 1 I Can Read that is perfect for the beginning reader learning to sound out words and sentences. Whether shared at home or in a classroom, the short sentences, familiar words, and simple concepts of Level One books support success for children eager to start reading on their own.
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  • The Girl and the Dinosaur

    Hollie Hughes, Sarah Massini

    Hardcover (Bloomsbury Children's Books, Jan. 14, 2020)
    This evocative, beautifully illustrated picture book celebrates one girl's limitless imagination, perfect for fans of the Fan Brothers.Anything is possible and nothing's as it seems . . . In a town by the seaside, Marianne is often seen digging for buried treasure on the beach. One day, she finds the most wonderful treasure of all--a dinosaur skeleton!That night, Marianne makes a wish upon a star that her dinosaur will come to life. She wishes it with all her heart--and it comes true. Together, Marianne's adventures with her new friend are limited only by their imagination.This enchanting picture book will take you on a magical journey far beyond the page.
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  • Thomas and the Dinosaur

    Golden Books, Thomas Lapadula

    Hardcover (Golden Books, Jan. 6, 2015)
    Thomas the Tank Engine and his friend Percy are startled—and scared—to see a dinosaur in the forest! Train-l and dinosaur-obsessed boys ages 3 to 7 will get a double thrill from this Thomas & Friends Little Golden Book.
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  • Danny and the Dinosaur

    Syd Hoff

    eBook (HarperCollins, May 27, 2014)
    Syd Hoff's comical, charming illustrations will delight readers young and old alike in this beloved classic I Can Read about a boy and his best friend, a dinosaur. This I Can Read story is an excellent choice to share during homeschooling, in particular for children ages 5 to 7 who are ready to read independently. It’s a fun way to keep your child engaged and as a supplement for activity books for children.Danny loves dinosaurs! When he sees one at the museum 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 Danny and the Dinosaur's wonderful adventures together. For Danny and his prehistoric 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. But Danny can teach an old dinosaur new tricks. It's the most fun this dinosaur has had in a hundred million years!Originally published over 50 years ago, this beloved classic is a Level 1 I Can Read that is perfect for the beginning reader learning to sound out words and sentences.
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  • Danny and the Dinosaur

    Syd Hoff, Ruis Woertendyke, Weston Woods Studios

    Audiobook (Weston Woods Studios, June 8, 2006)
    This is the story of a boy's friendship with a dinosaur and how they spend one happy day together.
  • Dad and the Dinosaur

    Gennifer Choldenko, Dan Santat

    Hardcover (G.P. Putnam's Sons Books for Young Readers, March 28, 2017)
    A heartwarming father-son story about bravery and facing fears. Nicholas was afraid of the dark outside his door, the bushes where the giant bugs live, and the underside of manhole covers. His dad was not afraid of anything. Nicholas wants to be as brave as his dad, but he needs help. That’s why he needs a dinosaur. After all, dinosaurs like the dark, bugs are nothing to them, and they eat manhole covers for lunch (and everything under them for dinner). With his toy dinosaur, Nicholas can scale tall walls, swim in deep water, even score a goal against the huge goalie everyone calls Gorilla. But when the dinosaur goes missing, everything is scary again. Luckily, his dad knows that even the bravest people can get scared, and it’s okay to ask for help facing your fears. It’s just guy stuff.A family classic in the making from the dream team of Newbery Honor-winner Gennifer Choldenko and Caldecott Medal-winner Dan Santat.★ "[Choldenko's] knowing, understated storytelling and Santat’s warm, expressive spreads give full credence to the fears that weigh on kids, as well as the presences—both real and imagined—that can help alleviate them."—Publishers Weekly (starred review)
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  • Bradley and the Dinosaur

    Julian Hilton, Jacqueline East

    Paperback (Singing Frog Publishing, May 3, 2016)
    What would you do if you came face to face with a real dinosaur?When Bradley is sent into the garden by his Mum to get flowers, he encounters the biggest creature he's ever seen. Bradley's bravery and kindness makes them instant friends and the Dinosaur takes him to Dinoland where he encounters all sorts of dinosaurs. He even flies on a Pterasaur. But will they get back in time for dinner, and what is Bradley's favourite meal?This enchanting picture book is perfect for young dinosaur fans and for those who love rhyming stories in the stlye of Dr Seuss or Julia Donaldson. With page after page of beautiful watercolour illustrations brought to life by acclaimed Illustrator Jacqueline East, the magical world of Dinoland is a wonderful place to visit. Consistently rated five-stars on Amazon and loved by the children who have read it, this book is an undiscovered treasure that will be read again and again.This is the revised second edition written by Reader's Favorite 5-star and Purple Dragonfly award winner Julian Hilton, published by Singing Frog Publishing in June 2019.
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  • PJ Masks and the Dinosaur!

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    eBook (Simon Spotlight, May 2, 2017)
    Catboy, Owlette, and Gekko must defeat a dino-robot in this 8x8 storybook based on PJ Masks, the hit preschool series airing on Disney Junior!Romeo steals a pterodactyl model from the Dinosaur Exhibit at the museum and turns it into a flying robot! With her ability to fly, Owlette is the perfect choice to stop the villain and return the dinosaur—but first she has to learn the power of forgiveness. PJ Masks © Frog Box / Entertainment One UK Limited / Walt Disney EMEA Productions Limited 2014
  • PJ Masks and the Dinosaur!

    R. J. Cregg

    Paperback (Simon Spotlight, May 2, 2017)
    Catboy, Owlette, and Gekko must defeat a dino-robot in this 8x8 storybook based on PJ Masks, the hit preschool series airing on Disney Junior!Romeo steals a pterodactyl model from the Dinosaur Exhibit at the museum and turns it into a flying robot! With her ability to fly, Owlette is the perfect choice to stop the villain and return the dinosaur—but first she has to learn the power of forgiveness. This paperback edition comes with a sheet of stickers! PJ Masks © Frog Box / Entertainment One UK Limited / Walt Disney EMEA Productions Limited 2014
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  • Rory the Dinosaur: Me and My Dad

    Liz Climo

    Hardcover (Little, Brown Books for Young Readers, May 5, 2015)
    From beloved author-illustrator Liz Climo comes an adorable story about a young dinosaur who wants to go on an adventure without his caring father for the first time!Meet Rory the Dinosaur. He loves spending time with his dad, but today he wants to go on an adventure all on his own. Rory can't wait to tell his dad about all the things he's doing by himself, like crossing rivers and finding shelter from the rain. But little does Rory know, his father is never far behind. There's nothing Rory's dad won't do for his intrepid son. Liz Climo celebrates the bond between father and child with her adorable, deceptively simple illustrations in this timeless story of a child's quest for independence.Don't Miss!:Rory the Dinosaur Wants a PetRory the Dinosaur Needs a Christmas Tree
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  • Dad and the Dinosaur

    Gennifer Choldenko, Dan Santat

    eBook (G.P. Putnam's Sons Books for Young Readers, March 28, 2017)
    A heartwarming father-son story about bravery and facing fears. Nicholas was afraid of the dark outside his door, the bushes where the giant bugs live, and the underside of manhole covers. His dad was not afraid of anything. Nicholas wants to be as brave as his dad, but he needs help. That’s why he needs a dinosaur. After all, dinosaurs like the dark, bugs are nothing to them, and they eat manhole covers for lunch (and everything under them for dinner). With his toy dinosaur, Nicholas can scale tall walls, swim in deep water, even score a goal against the huge goalie everyone calls Gorilla. But when the dinosaur goes missing, everything is scary again. Luckily, his dad knows that even the bravest people can get scared, and it’s okay to ask for help facing your fears. It’s just guy stuff.A family classic in the making from the dream team of Newbery Honor-winner Gennifer Choldenko and Caldecott Medal-winner Dan Santat.★ "[Choldenko's] knowing, understated storytelling and Santat’s warm, expressive spreads give full credence to the fears that weigh on kids, as well as the presences—both real and imagined—that can help alleviate them."—Publishers Weekly (starred review)
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