Down at the Dino Wash Deluxe
What’s inside...
How can a dinosaur stay dirt-free in the city? Welcome to the Dino Wash Deluxe, where dinos go to get soaped, scrubbed, and spotlessly clean. The Dino Wash handles it all: scales, spikes, wings, even frills and horns. BUT WAIT! There's a new customer in town: a T. rex with sharp teeth, long claws, and a mighty mean personality. What will happen when T. rex shows up? Filled with dinosaur facts and fun, this hilarious picture book reminds children that tough guys might not be as scary as they seem. Dinosaurs from a finicky stegosaurus and a knobby old ankylosaur to the frightening tyrannosaurus rex get washed and shined at the Dino Wash Deluxe. Includes section with facts about the dinosaurs mentioned in the story.
Series reading
Non-Sequential
Age
4-7
Length
40 pages
Text complexity
Discussion points
What do you think it would be like to have a dinosaur as a pet?
How did the characters in the story solve their problems at the Dino Wash?
Which dinosaur in the book was your favorite and why?
If you could create your own Dino Wash, what special features would you add?
How do you think the dinosaurs felt about getting cleaned up?
Tip: Role play these questions
Before reading the book, ask your child what they know about dinosaurs and what they would do if they met one. This will help them connect their own experiences with the story.
Encourage your child to describe the scenes or dinosaurs in the book in their own words. This boosts their vocabulary and comprehension skills.
While discussing the dinosaurs, refer to the illustrations and ask your child to explain what they see. This aids in their observational skills.
After reading the story, have your child imagine and describe their own Dino Wash adventure. This stimulates creative thinking and storytelling.
Relate the teamwork in the book to real-life situations like family chores or school projects to teach lessons about cooperation.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Teamwork and Cooperation
Explanation: In 'Down at the Dino Wash Deluxe,' the characters work together to tackle the challenging task of cleaning dinosaurs. The collaboration between different characters demonstrates the power of teamwork.
Real-World Application: Children can apply this lesson in their daily interactions, learning to collaborate with peers during group activities at school or in sports, fostering a spirit of cooperation and shared success.
Example Lesson: Facing Fears
Explanation: The protagonist overcomes his fear of dinosaurs as he interacts with them throughout the book. His journey exemplifies how encountering and engaging with one's fears can lead to overcoming them.
Real-World Application: This lesson is vital for children as they face various fears, whether trying a new activity or dealing with unfamiliar situations. Understanding that fears can be conquered through direct interaction and gradual exposure builds resilience.
Example Lesson: Importance of Hard Work
Explanation: The task of washing the giant dinosaurs requires significant effort and dedication from the characters, demonstrating the value of hard work and perseverance.
Real-World Application: Children learn the importance of persisting through difficult tasks or projects in their lives, understanding that their efforts lead to rewarding outcomes, such as mastering a new skill or achieving personal goals.
Example Lesson: Creativity in Problem Solving
Explanation: The unique challenge of cleaning dinosaurs prompts the characters to come up with inventive solutions. This highlights creativity in problem-solving.
Real-World Application: This teaches children to think creatively when faced with challenges, encouraging them to find innovative solutions in school projects or everyday problems.