Aliens Love Dinopants
#7 of 5 in Aliens Love Underpants Series
What’s inside...
Riotous fun from the bestselling Underpants team. Aliens, dinosaurs and a whole load of pants - who could ask for more? When the aliens crash-land in the jungle, they have no idea that they are about to stumble on the biggest stash of pants ever. Their glee knows no bounds! That is, until the prehistoric owners of the outsized stash turn up... A fabulous new book in the bestselling Underpants series which brings together aliens and dinosaurs into one interstellar, pantstastic adventure! CLAIRE FREEDMAN is the highly successful author of several picture books including Aliens Love Underpants and Oliver and Patch. BEN CORT's picture books have been published in 18 languages in 20 countries worldwide. Dinosaurs Love Underpants is his second picture book for Simon and Schuster. His other picture books include Colour Me Happy (Macmillan), What's Under the Bed? and Smoky Dragons (Little Tiger Press). Praise for Aliens Love Underpants: 'The catchy bouncy rhymes perfectly complement the colourful wacky pictures of Martians in outsized Y-fronts.' Daily Mail 'This book is a feast of colour and humour' Red House Children's Book Award 2008 'This fantastic rhyming story [...] is simply pantastic!' Galaxy British Book Awards 2008 'My three-year-old son Ezra ... says that he finds its attempt at post-ironic subversion of the sci-fi genre tiresome yet addictive. The things they say!' David Baddiel, The Times 'Wacky rhyming text and vibrant illustrations' Good Book Guide 'Guaranteed to get the little ones giggling.' Daily Mail
Discussion points
Why do you think the aliens love dinopants?
How do you feel when you wear your favorite clothes, like the aliens with their dinopants?
What do you think would happen if the dinosaurs wanted their pants back?
How do the illustrations help tell the story of the aliens and dinosaurs?
If you could design a pair of dinopants, what would they look like?
Tip: Role play these questions
Let your child lead the discussion, encouraging them to express their thoughts and feelings about the story and illustrations.
Relate the story to your child’s experiences by discussing times they felt excited about wearing something special.
Ask your child to draw their version of dinopants and describe their design, fostering creativity and deeper connection with the book.
Discuss the importance of sharing and how the characters in the book might learn to share with each other.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Embracing Differences
Explanation: The story showcases aliens and dinosaurs coexisting despite their many differences, which fosters a theme of acceptance and unity.
Real-World Application: Children can learn to appreciate and embrace the unique qualities of their peers, promoting inclusivity and diminishing prejudice in their everyday interactions.
Example Lesson: Creativity and Problem Solving
Explanation: The aliens use their ingenuity to deal with unexpected situations involving the dinosaurs, demonstrating the power of creative thinking and cooperation.
Real-World Application: This encourages children to think creatively when faced with challenges and to value teamwork in problem-solving scenarios at school or home.
Example Lesson: The Joy of Sharing
Explanation: In the book, aliens and dinosaurs share resources and experiences, which highlights the benefits and enjoyment derived from sharing.
Real-World Application: Kids are prompted to share their own belongings or experiences with others, helping to foster a sense of community and friendship in their own lives.