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Dinosnores

by Sandra Boynton

Book Details

Publisher:Simon and Schuster
Published:2023-12-19
Pages:11
Format:BOOK
Language:en

Reading Info

Age Range:6-10

About This Book

A rhyming book which explores the nighttime rituals of dinosaurs and just how very loud and persistent their snores can be.

Our Review

This charming rhyming picture book offers a playful exploration of dinosaur bedtime routines, transforming the familiar struggle of getting little ones to sleep into a prehistoric adventure. Through rhythmic verses and expressive illustrations, young readers discover how various dinosaurs prepare for bed, from brushing their teeth to requesting one more story, before settling down for the night. The book cleverly addresses common bedtime resistance while introducing different dinosaur species in a context children can easily relate to, making nighttime routines feel less like a battle and more like an imaginative game.

What truly sets this story apart is its humorous climax featuring the thunderous, earth-shaking snores that emerge once the dinosaurs finally drift off. The exaggerated sounds and visual comedy provide a delightful release of tension, allowing children to laugh at the very noise they're often scolded for making. Parents seeking engaging read-aloud material that addresses bedtime anxieties will find this approach both effective and endearing, turning the nightly ritual into a shared joke rather than a power struggle. The combination of gentle humor, recognizable routines, and dinosaur appeal creates a comforting experience that makes children actually look forward to turning out the lights.

Themes

Juvenile Fiction

Subjects

Juvenile Fiction