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Cover of Book Review Friends Do Not Eat Friends Ready-to-Read Graphics Level 1 (Thunder and Cluck)

Book Review Friends Do Not Eat Friends Ready-to-Read Graphics Level 1 (Thunder and Cluck)

by Jill Esbaum

Book Details

Publisher:Simon and Schuster
Published:2021-06-29
Pages:68
Format:paperback
Language:English
ISBN:1534486518

Reading Info

Age Range:3-7

About This Book

Big, scary, and hungry Thunder the dinosaur wants to chase and chomp Cluck, a small but brave dinosaur, but Cluck has decided that they will be friends.

Our Review

This charming dinosaur friendship story introduces young readers to Thunder, a large and intimidating dinosaur who initially seems focused on chasing and chomping the much smaller Cluck. What makes this prehistoric tale special is Cluck's unwavering determination to befriend the very creature who wants to eat him, creating a gentle tension that will keep children ages 3-7 fully engaged. The dynamic between these two very different dinosaurs provides a wonderful foundation for discussing how friendships can form between unlikely pairs.

The story's emotional intelligence shines through Cluck's brave persistence and Thunder's gradual transformation from predator to friend, offering a subtle lesson about looking beyond first impressions. Young dinosaur enthusiasts will appreciate the prehistoric setting while connecting with the universal themes of courage and connection. Parents seeking books about friendship development will find this narrative particularly valuable for showing how kindness can overcome fear, leaving readers with a warm message about the power of believing in others.

Themes

Juvenile Fiction

Subjects

Juvenile Fiction