Pop-up Dinosaurs
#3 in Usborne Pop-Ups Series
What’s inside...
Beware! Open this book and all kinds of dinosaurs will pop out – huge ones, tiny ones, hungry ones, and a very, very noisy one. The 3D scenes show long-necked brachiosaurs munching leaves, nodding triceratops with sharp horns, and a scary T. rex with a very big ROAR. With simple text, this is a delightful book to share with little children.
Discussion points
What do you think it would be like to see a dinosaur in real life? How would you feel?
Which dinosaur in the book is your favorite and why?
How are the different dinosaurs similar to each other, and how are they different?
If you could create your own dinosaur, what features would it have?
Why do you think dinosaurs aren't around anymore?
Tip: Role play these questions
Use expressive tones when discussing each dinosaur to make the reading more lively and engaging.
Relate the dinosaurs in the book to animals today to help your child make connections between the past and present.
Encourage your child to describe the pop-up images in their own words to enhance their descriptive language skills.
Ask follow-up questions based on your child's responses to encourage deeper thinking and exploration.
Share your own thoughts about dinosaurs and the prehistoric world to inspire a two-way conversation.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Curiosity and Exploration
Explanation: Through engaging pop-up features, the book encourages children to explore and learn about different types of dinosaurs, fostering a sense of curiosity about the natural world.
Real-World Application: Children can apply their natural curiosity to explore more about the world around them, ask questions, and seek answers through books, conversations, and observations.
Example Lesson: Understanding Differences
Explanation: The book showcases various dinosaurs, highlighting their unique features and habitats, teaching children to appreciate and respect differences.
Real-World Application: This lesson helps children understand and respect diversity among people in their own environments, be it school or the playground, fostering an inclusive attitude from an early age.
Example Lesson: Cause and Effect
Explanation: The interactive nature of the pop-ups demonstrates the cause and effect principle as children manipulate parts of the book to reveal new information or images.
Real-World Application: Children learn to understand the concept of cause and effect which is vital for problem-solving and critical thinking in everyday activities and decisions.
Example Lesson: Motor Skill Development
Explanation: Manipulating the pop-up elements helps in the development of fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination.
Real-World Application: Improved motor skills will assist children in tasks that require precise movement like writing, tying shoes, or playing musical instruments.
Example Lesson: Patience and Care
Explanation: Handling the delicate pop-up features teaches children to be gentle and patient, as rushing might tear or spoil the book.
Real-World Application: This transfers to everyday life where children learn the importance of handling objects with care and taking time to nurture things they value, like relationships or personal belongings.