Who Let The Dinosaurs Out?: Peculiar Pop-Ups
Usborne Pop-Ups Series
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What’s inside...
This collection includes two engaging children's books featuring dinosaurs in unusual settings. The first book is a pop-up story where dinosaurs have entered the modern world, creating amusing chaos and adventures for children to explore. The second book is a lift-the-flap story where readers are warned not to open certain objects in a house, but if they do, they will encounter supersized surprises from Mr. Timothy Rex and his dinosaur friends. Both books are designed for children aged 3 and up and offer interactive and imaginative experiences.
Series reading
Non-Sequential
Age
4-8
Length
10 pages
Text complexity
Discussion points
What do you think it would be like if dinosaurs were still around today?
Which dinosaur in the book was your favorite and why?
How do you think the dinosaurs felt when they popped up? Were they surprised, scared, or happy?
If you could create your own dinosaur, what would it look like and what special abilities would it have?
Can you imagine a story where one of these dinosaurs becomes your friend? What adventures would you go on together?
Tip: Role play these questions
Use expressive reading to bring the pop-up dinosaurs to life, mimicking roars or movements to enhance the experience.
After reading, encourage your child to draw their favorite scene or dinosaur from the book. Discuss their drawing, focusing on why they chose that particular scene or dinosaur.
Connect the dinosaurs to real-world science by researching one of the dinosaurs featured in the book. Share fun facts with your child to deepen their understanding and interest.
Create a 'what if' game where you and your child imagine scenarios involving dinosaurs in today’s world, fostering creativity and problem-solving.
Encourage your child to tell the story from a dinosaur's perspective, helping them develop empathy and narrative skills.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Teamwork and Cooperation
Explanation: As various characters work together to solve the mystery of the dinosaurs, children see the benefits of collaborating and supporting each other.
Real-World Application: Children learn to cooperate with peers in group tasks at school or during play, understanding that collective effort often leads to success.
Example Lesson: Problem Solving
Explanation: The book's interactive pop-up puzzles encourage readers to think critically and solve problems to advance the story.
Real-World Application: This skill helps children approach challenges in their life, be it academic tasks or personal obstacles, with a strategic mindset.
Example Lesson: Curiosity and Learning
Explanation: The story's exploration of dinosaurs sparks curiosity about history and science, showing learning as an exciting adventure.
Real-World Application: Fosters a lifelong love for learning, motivating children to explore new subjects and ask questions about the world around them.
Example Lesson: Responsibility
Explanation: Characters in the book learn to take responsibility for their actions, particularly when their decisions lead to the dinosaurs' escape.
Real-World Application: Teaches children the importance of owning up to their actions and understanding the consequences they can have on others.