The Dinosaur that Pooped Christmas
The Dinosaur that Pooped Series
What’s inside...
Discover the pooptastic world of Dino and Danny, from bestselling authors Tom Fletcher and Dougie Poynter! Danny wants everything for Christmas, but instead he receives a very hungry dinosaur. The new dino devours all of Christmas, and as we know, what goes in must come out. Danny is about to experience the most EXPLOSIVE Christmas of his life, complete with poop, presents, and prehistoric creatures in this festive feast!
Series reading
Non-Sequential
Age
4-6
Length
32 pages
Text complexity
Discussion points
What do you think Danny learned from his adventure with the dinosaur?
How did the dinosaur's actions affect Danny's family and their Christmas celebration?
What would you have done if you had a dinosaur that could poop out presents?
What are some ways Danny could have helped the dinosaur make better choices?
How do you think the story would have ended if the dinosaur hadn't pooped out everything it ate?
Tip: Role play these questions
Before reading, ask your child what they think a story about a dinosaur and Christmas could be about. This primes their imagination and sets the stage for engaged reading.
Utilize the illustrations in the book to ask your child to describe what they see. This can help them connect visually and emotionally with the story.
After reading, encourage your child to draw their favorite scene. This helps in reinforcing story recall and opens up a discussion about their favorite parts.
Discuss the consequences of the dinosaur’s actions in the story, relating them to everyday life lessons about responsibility and the impacts of our actions on others.
Use humor from the story to keep the conversation light and engaging. Laughter is a great way to connect and makes learning from the story enjoyable.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Consequences of Greed
Explanation: The main character, Danny, learns the repercussions of his greed when his misguided wish for more presents leads to chaotic consequences.
Real-World Application: Children can learn the value of moderation and the importance of being content with what they have, rather than always wanting more.
Example Lesson: Importance of Responsibility
Explanation: Danny's journey shows that actions have consequences and he must take responsibility to resolve the problems caused by his greed.
Real-World Application: This encourages children to think about the outcomes of their actions and promotes responsible decision-making in their daily activities.
Example Lesson: Power of Creative Problem Solving
Explanation: To resolve the chaos, Danny must think creatively. This highlights how thinking outside the box can help solve difficult situations.
Real-World Application: Children learn to apply creative thinking to overcome challenges they face in school or play.
Example Lesson: Value of Sharing
Explanation: The story teaches that sharing with others can lead to happier and more fulfilling experiences than keeping everything to oneself.
Real-World Application: This can be applied in a child's life by encouraging sharing toys and time with friends and siblings, fostering healthier social interactions.