Dinosaur Tales: Stories to Share
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What’s inside...
Dinosaur Tales: Stories to Share is a collection of enchanting stories that transport young readers into a world where dinosaurs and humans coexist, filled with adventure, friendship, and magic. Two-Bit Street, Part I, is an anthology that brings to life the eerie history of Ogden’s Historic 25th Street through a series of short stories, making the street itself a character in its tales of its violent youth and its resurrection as a historic hub. Readers are invited to immerse themselves in the street’s atmosphere, explore its inscriptions, and decide for themselves if the tales are true or just imaginative fabrications.
Discussion points
What do you think it would be like to have a dinosaur as a friend?
Which dinosaur in the stories was your favorite, and why?
How did the dinosaurs help each other in the tales?
What would you do if you met a dinosaur one day?
How did the stories make you feel?
Tip: Role play these questions
Use expressive voices for different dinosaur characters to make the stories come alive.
Ask your child to imagine and describe an extra scene or a new dinosaur tale.
Encourage your child to draw their favorite dinosaur from the book and explain their drawing.
Discuss the morals and lessons learned from each dinosaur's story to reinforce positive values.
Relate the stories to real-life situations, asking your child how they would use the lessons from the dinosaurs in their own life.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Empathy and Understanding
Explanation: Through the interactions of dinosaurs with different characteristics, 'Dinosaur Tales: Stories to Share' showcases how understanding differences and showing empathy are crucial.
Real-World Application: Children can apply these lessons by learning to appreciate the perspectives of others in their daily interactions, fostering harmonious relationships.
Example Lesson: Teamwork
Explanation: The stories emphasize the importance of working together to solve problems, depicting dinosaurs collaborating to overcome obstacles.
Real-World Application: This can encourage children to value cooperative play and teamwork, essential skills in school projects and family tasks.
Example Lesson: Courage in Facing Fears
Explanation: Characters in the book often face scary situations, but they learn to confront their fears with bravery.
Real-World Application: Children are inspired to face their own fears, whether it's trying something new or standing up for themselves.
Example Lesson: Importance of Friendship
Explanation: The narratives highlight strong bonds between the dinosaur characters, underscoring the value of friendships.
Real-World Application: Kids learn the importance of building and maintaining friendships, which is vital for emotional and social development.
Example Lesson: Resilience and Adaptability
Explanation: Dinosaurs in various stories adapt to changes in their environments, showing resilience.
Real-World Application: This teaches children the importance of adaptability and resilience in the face of change, equipping them to handle life’s ups and downs.