Dinosaur Roar! Buggy Book
Dinosaur Roar! Series
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What’s inside...
The 'Dinosaur Roar! Buggy Book' by Henrietta Stickland is a colorful and engaging board book designed for very young children. It features a series of vibrant dinosaurs, each with its own set of contrasting characteristics, such as 'Dinosaur roar, dinosaur squeak,' 'Dinosaur fierce, dinosaur meek,' which introduces toddlers to the concept of opposites. The book is a simplified version of the classic 'Dinosaur Roar!' and is made to be durable and easily attachable to a buggy or stroller, making it convenient for on-the-go entertainment and learning. Its rhythmic and simple text, along with the playful illustrations, make it an ideal choice for babies and toddlers who are beginning to explore the world of books. Dinosaurs of every shape and size race, roar, and stomp through this colorful book of opposites. And where are all these silly-looking creatures off to? A dinosaur picnic, of course! These prehistoric pranksters and the simple, playful rhymes that accompany them will delight children everywhere. Dinosaur Roar is an entertaining way to introduce preschoolers to the concept of opposites.
Series reading
Non-Sequential
Age
1-3
Length
16 pages
Text complexity
Discussion points
What do you think makes Dinosaur Roar different from the other dinosaurs in the book?
How do you feel when you see Dinosaur Roar being loud? Can you show me a loud roar too?
Which dinosaur would you like to be friends with, and why?
How do you think the dinosaurs in the book feel about each other? Are they happy, scared, or something else?
Can you think of a time when you felt like Dinosaur Roar? What happened?
Tip: Role play these questions
Use expressive facial expressions and voice modulation while reading to mimic the dinosaurs' emotions, making the story more immersive for your child.
Encourage your child to act out their favorite scenes from the book. This not only makes the reading fun but also helps them connect emotionally with the characters.
After reading, ask your child to draw their favorite dinosaur from the book and describe why they chose that particular one. This helps in reinforcing their understanding and memory of the story.
Relate the dinosaurs' behaviors to real-life scenarios to help your child understand different emotions and social interactions.
Praise your child's responses and elaborations during the discussion to boost their confidence in expressing their thoughts and feelings.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Understanding Opposites
Explanation: The book uses contrasting dinosaur characters like 'Dinosaur fast' and 'Dinosaur slow' to highlight the concept of opposites.
Real-World Application: Children can apply this understanding by observing and describing objects or situations in their environment as opposites, such as hot versus cold or soft versus hard.
Example Lesson: Acceptance of Differences
Explanation: The story presents a variety of dinosaurs, each with unique characteristics, promoting the idea that differences are normal and acceptable.
Real-World Application: This lesson helps children embrace diversity in their peers, understanding that everyone has unique traits which make them special.
Example Lesson: Vocabulary Development
Explanation: Each dinosaur is described with simple, yet descriptive words, aiding in language acquisition and vocabulary building.
Real-World Application: Children can enhance their communication skills by using new words they learn to describe things in their daily interactions.