Oh Say Can You Say Di-no-saur? All About Dinosaurs
Cat in the Hat's Learning Library Series
What’s inside...
An engaging tale from The Cat in the Hat's Learning Library that introduces young readers to the fascinating world of dinosaurs. It’s an educational journey filled with interesting facts about dinosaurs. Laugh and learn with fun facts about dinosaurs like Tyrannosaurus rex, Apatosaurus, Triceratops, and more—all told in Dr. Seuss’s beloved rhyming style and starring The Cat in the Hat! The Cat in the Hat makes another surprise appearance at Dick and Sally's house--only this time he makes his entrance riding atop a brachiosaurus! Soon, he's off, along with Dick and Sally, millions of years back in time to see how fossils were created. Then it's on to a tour through the Cat's own Super Dino Museum--a fabulous place where the correct pronunciation of a dinosaur's name wins you a peek at the real living thing! Beginning readers will love exploring the prehistoric world of dinosaurs with the Cat in the Hat as their guide!
Series reading
Non-Sequential
Age
2-5
Length
45 pages
Text complexity
Character compass
The Cat In The Hat
Discussion points
What do you think it would be like to meet a dinosaur in real life?
Which dinosaur in the book was your favorite and why?
How do you think dinosaurs communicated with each other?
What features make a dinosaur different from animals we see today?
If you could create a new dinosaur, what would it look like and what would you name it?
Tip: Role play these questions
Encourage your child to imagine the world of dinosaurs by asking them to describe the environment and other creatures that might have existed alongside them.
Use the illustrations in the book to discuss the differences in size, color, and features of various dinosaurs.
After reading, ask your child to draw their favorite dinosaur from the book and explain their choice.
Connect the themes of the book to current animals, discussing what traits dinosaurs share with animals alive today.
Propose a fun activity where you both guess the meaning of complicated dinosaur names and look them up together to see if you were right.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Curiosity and Learning
Explanation: The book takes young readers on a journey exploring different dinosaur species, fostering a sense of curiosity and a desire to learn more about the world.
Real-World Application: Children are encouraged to ask questions and seek out answers, promoting a lifelong love of learning that is applicable in school and beyond.
Example Lesson: Scientific Thinking
Explanation: By introducing basic paleontology concepts, the book teaches children how to think like scientists, observing details and making deductions.
Real-World Application: This method of thinking can be applied to solving everyday problems and making informed decisions, essential skills for personal development.
Example Lesson: Respect for Nature
Explanation: The narrative highlights the history of dinosaurs and the environmental changes that led to their extinction, underscoring the importance of respecting and preserving our natural world.
Real-World Application: Children learn the value of environmental conservation, encouraging them to be mindful of their impact on the planet and to engage in practices that protect it.