Dino-Dinners
What’s inside...
It's dino-dinnertime but who eats what, and who eats who? How do we know what dinosaurs ate? Who hunted as a team? Who ate with their head in the treetops, and who ate absolutely anything they could find? Discover exactly what is on the menu, as you are invited to attend this dinner party with a difference! Examines the eating habits of dinosaurs of all shapes and sizes through a review of the various ways they hunted, killed, and devoured their prey, created in association with the Natural History Museum of London, England.
Series reading
Non-Sequential
Age
3-6
Length
32 pages
Text complexity
Discussion points
What do you think dinosaurs liked to eat for dinner?
How do you feel when you see the pictures of different dinosaurs?
If you could be any dinosaur from the book, which one would you choose and why?
What can we learn from how dinosaurs lived and ate?
How do you think the story would change if there was a dinosaur from the book living today?
Tip: Role play these questions
Encourage your child to imagine themselves in the world of dinosaurs, asking them how they would interact with the creatures.
Discuss the illustrations in 'Dino-Dinners', asking about colors, shapes, and what emotions they convey.
Relate the dinosaur meals to your child's meals, discussing similarities and differences in diets.
Use the book as an opportunity to introduce facts about the different periods of the Mesozoic Era, making historical connections.
After reading, engage your child in a creative activity like drawing their favorite dinosaur from the book.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Importance of sharing
Explanation: In 'Dino-Dinners,' dinosaurs learn the value of sharing their meals with others, showing the positive outcomes of communal living and cooperation.
Real-World Application: Children can apply this lesson by sharing their snacks or toys with classmates, fostering a sense of community and friendship.
Example Lesson: Understanding diversity
Explanation: The book showcases a variety of dinosaurs, each with unique traits and diets, highlighting the richness of biological diversity.
Real-World Application: Kids can learn to appreciate differences among their peers, understanding that everyone has something unique to offer.
Example Lesson: Consequences of actions
Explanation: As each dinosaur faces different challenges based on their choices, the story illustrates the natural consequences of one’s actions.
Real-World Application: This can help children think about the effects of their actions on themselves and others, promoting more thoughtful behaviors.
Example Lesson: Value of teamwork
Explanation: The dinosaurs often team up to solve problems, teaching the benefits of working together towards common goals.
Real-World Application: Children can use this in group activities or team sports, learning to cooperate and achieve together.