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Dinosaur Surprise! (Highlights Surprise! Books with felt flaps and mirror)

by Rebecca Gardyn Levington

Book Details

Publisher:Highlights Press
Published:2025-09-09
Pages:14
Format:board book
Language:English
ISBN:1639623507

Reading Info

Age Range:3-5

About This Book

Tyrannosaurus, Brachiosaurus, Stegosaurus . . . Broccoli-saurus? Surprise! Babies will love seeing their favorite dinosaur friends and lifting flaps to reveal silly, imaginary ones! This interactive book includes peekaboo felt flaps and a surprise mirror. Laugh out loud with Dinosaur Surprise! Babies and toddlers will delight in joining real dinosaurs in a rhyming story, and then—surprise!—lift the felt flaps to reveal silly ones. The last page features a mirror under the flap where little “baby

Our Review

This interactive dinosaur book offers a delightful introduction to prehistoric creatures through rhyming text and clever felt flaps that little hands can easily grasp. Young children will encounter familiar favorites like Tyrannosaurus and Stegosaurus before discovering the book's true charm—lifting flaps to reveal wonderfully silly imaginary dinosaurs that spark giggles and conversation. The sturdy construction and soft felt flaps make this an ideal choice for developing fine motor skills while exploring early literacy concepts through playful verse.

What sets this dinosaur book apart is its thoughtful progression from realistic dinosaurs to imaginative creatures, creating a perfect balance of education and entertainment for the preschool set. The final mirror surprise transforms the reading experience into a personal connection, allowing children to see themselves as part of the dinosaur adventure. This clever combination of factual elements, humor, and interactive features makes it particularly engaging for children who love hands-on exploration and peekaboo games, ensuring repeated readings that build both vocabulary and joyful associations with books.

Themes

Juvenile Nonfiction

Subjects

Juvenile Nonfiction