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Book Review How to Catch a Daddysaurus

by Alice Walstead

Book Details

Publisher:How to Catch
Published:2023-04
Pages:40
Format:paperback
Language:English
ISBN:1728266181

Reading Info

Age Range:3-5

About This Book

The newest addition in the New York Timesand USA Today bestselling How to Catchseries--do YOU have rad skills needed to catch the mystical Daddysaurus? The Catch Club Kids are at it again! This time, they're out to trap the Daddysaurus--a mystical creature capable of such amazing acts of kindness, bravery, brilliance and humor. The kids try to trap the creature with all his favorite activities, but will they succeed? Maybe all they need is a little sweetness to make this awesome Daddysaurus appe

Our Review

This playful addition to the popular series cleverly reimagines a father figure as a mythical, elusive creature celebrated for his kindness, bravery, and humor. The narrative follows the familiar Catch Club Kids as they design a series of traps, using all of a Daddysaurus's favorite activities in an attempt to capture him. The story's rhythm and rhyme create an energetic read-aloud experience perfect for preschoolers, while the underlying hunt cleverly spotlights the everyday heroic qualities children adore in their dads. This imaginative premise turns a simple story into a fun-filled adventure.

What makes this book particularly special is how it transforms a child's admiration into an active, engaging quest, making it an excellent choice for father-child bonding. The vibrant illustrations and humorous trap attempts will keep young readers giggling and guessing, while the final, heartwarming resolution reinforces the theme of unconditional love. Families who enjoy playful, character-driven stories with a sweet emotional core will find this a delightful and memorable read, celebrating the magic found in everyday dad moments.

Themes

Juvenile Fiction

Subjects

Juvenile Fiction