Peek Inside Dinosaurs
Peep Inside Series
What’s inside...
A beautifully illustrated, non-fiction book designed to introduce children to dinosaurs for the first time. Featuring interactive elements such as flaps to lift and peek-through holes, young readers can discover dinosaurs running in a prehistoric forest, witness a dinosaur egg hatching, hear a T-Rex roar, see a Pterosaur taking flight, and explore the depths with a prehistoric sea creature.
Series reading
Non-Sequential
Age
3-5
Length
14 pages
Text complexity
Discussion points
What do you think it would be like to meet a dinosaur in real life?
Which dinosaur in the book is your favorite and why?
How do you think dinosaurs communicated with each other?
If you could create your own dinosaur, what special features would it have?
Tip: Role play these questions
Encourage your child to imagine and describe a day in the life of their favorite dinosaur from the book.
Use expressive reading to make the dinosaurs come alive; change your voice for different dinosaurs or emphasize the roars.
After reading, ask your child to draw their favorite scene or dinosaur from the book, discussing each element as they draw.
Connect the story to real life by comparing the sizes, habits, or environments of dinosaurs with animals that your child is familiar with today.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Curiosity and Exploration
Explanation: Children are guided through a journey of discovering different dinosaurs, raising questions about their habits, environments, and characteristics.
Real-World Application: This lesson encourages children to inquire and explore the world around them, fostering a love for learning and discovery in everyday life.
Example Lesson: Understanding Nature and Extinction
Explanation: The book discusses the different habitats of dinosaurs and the theories around their extinction.
Real-World Application: This knowledge helps children understand the importance of environmental conservation and the impact of changes in ecosystems.
Example Lesson: Patience and Attention to Detail
Explanation: The interactive flaps in the book require children to be patient and pay attention to uncover more information about dinosaurs.
Real-World Application: These skills can be translated to tasks at school or at home, where patience and attention to detail are valuable.