The Dinosaur Alphabet Book
Jerry Pallotta'S Counting Books Series
What’s inside...
An educational and entertaining journey through the prehistoric world of dinosaurs, exploring each letter of the alphabet with a different dinosaur. The perfect way to introduce children to the fascinating world of dinosaurs. Full of interesting facts--did you know some dinosaurs had sharp front teeth while others had no front teeth at all? This alphabet book explores both the known and the not-so-well known dinosaurs. Meet the heterodontosaurus (one of the smallest known to exist), the megalosaurus (the first dinosaur ever discovered), the iguanodon, the ultrasaurus, and more! Once again, Jerry Pallotta and Ralph Masiello have combined their talents to create a unique children's book that will inform and entertain young readers.
Series reading
Non-Sequential
Age
3-5
Length
32 pages
Text complexity
Discussion points
Which dinosaur starts with the letter 'S' and what do you think its daily life was like?
Can you imagine what the world looked like when dinosaurs roamed the earth? What differences do you see compared to our world today?
If you could be any dinosaur from the book, which one would you choose and why?
How do you think dinosaurs communicated with each other? Can you try to make a sound you think a dinosaur might have made?
Why do you think some dinosaurs had long necks or sharp teeth? What advantages did these features give them?
Tip: Role play these questions
Use expressive and varied voice tones when discussing different dinosaurs to make the conversation more lively and engaging.
Encourage your child to draw their favorite dinosaur from the book and describe its habitat and behaviors.
Relate the dinosaurs to animals today, asking your child to think about how certain dinosaurs might be similar to creatures they're familiar with.
Ask your child to guess what comes next before turning the page, building anticipation and engagement with the alphabetic narrative.
After reading, visit a museum or watch a documentary about dinosaurs to deepen the context and connection to the book.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Learning the Alphabet
Explanation: The Dinosaur Alphabet Book creatively introduces each letter through the names and characteristics of different dinosaurs.
Real-World Application: Children can apply this lesson by recognizing and naming the letters they see around them in everyday life, enhancing their reading skills.
Example Lesson: Historical Knowledge
Explanation: This book provides informative descriptions of various dinosaurs, helping children understand historical creatures and periods.
Real-World Application: Kids can relate the information to subjects in school or discussions about history and science, fostering a love for learning and exploration.
Example Lesson: Attention to Detail
Explanation: Observing the unique features of each dinosaur encourages children to pay attention to subtle differences and details.
Real-World Application: This skill can be applied in academic settings like comparing and contrasting in subjects or even in social interactions, where attention to detail can help in understanding and responding to different contexts.