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Featuring ten sleepy dinosaurs, this adorable picture book from prize-winning writer Jane Yolen and best-selling illustrator Mark Teague celebrates the funny, endearing, naughty bedtime behavior of young children... and young dinosaurs.Amazon.com Review
"How does a dinosaur say good night when Papa comes in to turnoff the light? Does a dinosaur slam his tail and pout? Does he throw histeddy bear all about? Does a dinosaur stomp his feet on the floor andshout: 'I want to hear one book more!'? DOES A DINOSAUR ROAR?" Mostcertainly not. Dinosaurs give their mommies and daddies big hugs andkisses, tuck their tales in, and whisper "Good night!"

Every sleepy little dinosaur will recognize the tricks of the trade inthese bedtime shenanigans. The chuckle factor is sky-high here, withgiant, full-page pictures of cleverly identified Tyrannosaurus rexes,triceratopses, and Pteranodons. A variety of human mothers and fatherstrying to put their dinosaur children to bed will bring the point homethat the story may have something to do with human kid behavioras well. This good-natured nighttime book is sure to be a winner (eventhough it might inspire a few noisy dinosaur antics), especially as it'swritten by Jane Yolen, prolific Caldecott Medalist author of Owl Moon. Yolen andMark Teague have teamed up to create a fun, silly, playful read-aloud.(Ages 3 to 7) --Emilie Coulter ... Read more

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My son and I get a real kick out of this one!
My son loves learning about dinosaurs so it was only natural that we get this book. I believe it was the hooked on phonics suggested reading list. What a treat! We have read this book several times. We borrowed from the library but will definitely purchase. It is a keeper! I was excited to see that there are more books with the same dinosaur theme by same author.

A must buy for all children and parents
We received this book as a gift and it has been a family favorite ever since then.We have also purchased many other books in the series, but still this is the best of them all.A great gift for others or for your family!

Types of dinos
What I really enjoyed about this book wasn't so much the story (which is fun, though nothing indepth) but the fact that each illustration has a dinosaur labeled with its saurian name!I think this is a great way to introduce children to the various types of dinos and familiarize them with their fantastic names.

my son's favorite
we read this book to my 2-year old son every night before bed...he loves it!

one of the best goodnight books
Wow, we got this book to read to our 2 year old before bedtime & he loves it.It's too short, not many words, was dissapointed in that way, but we use it as the finisher book...after we read a few other goodnight books, this is the last one we read.LOVE IT! Love saying, goodnight, dinosaur :) ... Read more

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Great Book--Would like it to be "field guide" size
Paul's "Princeton Field Guide to Dinosaurs" is a wonderful resource with a great deal of information for professionals and lay persons alike, but particularly adults who have an interest in dinosaurs.That being said, it's difficult to know which audience this book is primarily targeting (professionals or lay persons).

To my knowledge, this is the first "field guide" since David Lambert's Dinosaur Field Guide (1986) and Dinosaur Data Book (1989) that extensively covers many known genera and species.However, one advantage to Paul's book over Lambert's is that many of the species accounts are accompanied by illustrations of the known skeletal material upon which the species are identified.Additionall, the skeletal reconstructions for a number of species are shown from different angles (top down & side view primarily).Couple this with Paul's life reconstructions and you have a wonderful resource.

Paul's incorporation of some of the latest research (e.g. Anchiornis huxleyi coloration) makes this book a great and timely asset.

As a lay person who has not kept up on many of the technical papers, I think I would have benefitted from more explanations of some of Paul's taxonomy changes.For example, I was surprised to learn that Styracosaurus was no longer considered a distinct genus, but was lumped with Centrosaurus.The Theropod taxonomic revisions seemed to be well explained, but many of the plant-eaters did not include the same sorts of justification comments.

Another thing that would have perhaps made this book more valuable/interesting to a lay person is to have reduced its size a bit to make it more like a field guide for extant species.Something along the size of a Sibley Guide to Birds would have worked.As lay person I would have liked to have been able to carry this into a museum with me and check off the species I've seen on display.As it is now, it's really more of a desk reference than a "field guide".

One last thing that would have made this book more valuable to a lay person is to have included maps with each species (much like a bird field guide)showing where skeletal material has been found on a current map, or where the species were presumed to be located on a map from the time period during which they lived.Paul does include this as text, but I found myself having to refer back to the maps towards the beginning of the book to get an idea of where various species were found.

Overall, this is a great, and affordable, resource that should be included on the bookshelf of every teen to adult dinosaur enthusiast.It makes me hope that Paul decides to update his predatory dinosaur book with the specimens, including many of the ancient birds from China, that have been discovered over the last 20 some odd years since the release of that text.

Dinosaurs
This is a top quality book on dinosaurs at a price that most can afford. It is packed with excellent graphics and is filled with skeletal reconstructions of the professional quality that Gregory S. Paul is famous for using. There is knew information as well as some of the knewer dinosaurs and synonymies of formerly known kinds. Clearly, this is a must have for any dinosaur enthusiast.

Long-awaited, lavish, complete - Paul's lifetime accomplishment
Gregory S. Paul's 1988 book, _Predatory Dinosaurs of the World_Predatory Dinosaurs of the World: A Complete Illustrated Guide, reignited my childhood interest in dinosaurs when I was a teenager. I read it cover to cover several times and carried it around for months and months, lingering over his exacting white-skeletons-on-black-soft-tissue reconstructions with my eyes, ruminating over the accompanying text, and wistfully wishing that the book didn't stop with the last theropod but went on to cover sauropods and everything else in the same level of detail.

Now, some 22 years later, Paul releases what is probably his magnum opus: a big, bold 8 & 1/2 by 11 volume containing hundreds of reconstructions dozens of muscle studies and shaded skull drawings, and numerous fine color scenes. A feast for the eyes and an atlas for the imagination.

Paul writes in the preface: "Producing this book has been particular satisfying in that it has given me the reason to achieve a long-term goal, to illustrate the skeletons of almost all dinosaur species for which there is sufficiently complete available."

Thank you, Mr. Paul, from the bottom of our hearts! And thank you Princeton University Press for producing a durable big-format volume, the sort of thing that older boys can carry around on planes, trains, and automobiles . . .

beautiful on Kindle!

I just received my Kindle copy of that rare book that is worth $19.25 on the Kindle platform: the Princeton Field Guide to Dinosaurs.This amazing book looks fine on my B&W Kindle 2 and spectacular on my Kindle for PC. I only wish I could see it on an iPad! A truly exemplary conversion of a high-production-value book to Kindle.

Dinosaurs fans may also enjoy these Kindle books that I publish:

Professor Barrister's Dino Mysteries# 1: The Case of the Truncated Troodon

Professor Barrister's Dino Mysteries #2: The Case of the Armored Allosaurus

Professor Barrister's Dinosaur Mysteries #3: The Case of the Enormous Eoraptor

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Dinosaurs of every shape and size race, roar, and stomp through this colorful book of opposites. And where are all these silly-looking creatures off to? A dinosaur picnic, of course! These prehistoric pranksters and the simple, playful rhymes that accompany them will delight young children. Dinosaur Roar! gives parents a great way to introduce preschoolers to dinosaurs and opposites. It's a book full of fun.

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A great choice for toddler one-on-one or group read-aloud
This is one of those rhythmic, rhyming, funny books with emphasis on adjectives, this time describing the characteristics of brightly-colored, extremely funny dinosaurs.Unlike Byron Barton's Dinosaurs, Dinosaurs, this one emphasizes humor rather than scientific accuracy, it's unclear which historical beasts these animals represent.Their descriptions are simpler, presented in predictable, rhythmic text: "dinosaur sweet, dinosaur grumpy, dinosaur spiky, and dinosaur lumpy."On the final page the carnivores are depicted gnawing on bones, and the herbivores devouring trees, while a smiling tyrannasaur munches on the letters.

This is a fast read, with all the characteristics that make it perfect for toddlers who require humor, rhythm, predictability, and a short attention span.It's perfect for one-on-one reading or for a group.Available in paperback or board book format.

Best children's book ever!
This book was given to me when I was pregnant with my first child 10 years ago and I somehow lost it along the way.Just bought it again for my 3rd son (turning 2 in Sept 2010) and he loves it just as much as my first 2 sons.It is one of the best children's books ever.I enjoy reading it as much as my kids enjoy hearing it.

sharp teeth!
Firstly, the book is waterproof, which is strange to me.I don't remember the description indicating this.Secondly, the dinosaurs seem quite vicious for the intended age group.I didn't let my son read it, since he is only 2.We're going to stick to other "friendlier" dinosaur books for now.

Great Book
My kids have all loved this book.We have 5.When our little ones choose books to read this book is always among the ones they choose.Our copy has been taped multiple times but is falling apart again.It will not last long enough for our 1 year old to fully enjoy it.I guess it is time to get a new copy.

Dinosaur Roar!
Dinosaur Roar! is a wonderful book for children.It's perfect for children ready to memorized stories.It is bright and delightful.I love to buy it for new parents. ... Read more

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Dinosaurs fascinate young children. "The Big Book of Dinosaurs" is a colourful catalogue of these mysterious creatures from the past that will keep even toddlers entertained for hours. Children will love spotting all the different dinosaurs - from the fierce meat-eating Tyrannosaurus and the long-necked plant-eating Diplodocus to the heavily armoured Stegosaurus and the city Compsognathus.Amazon.com Review
Everything about The Big Book of Dinosaurs is off the charts--thesize of the book itself, the elaborate two-page spreads, the color models,and even the oversized type. Children can experience the amazing powers ofthese prehistoric beasts--the jagged teeth of the ferocious meat eaters,the slashing claws of the Deinonychus, and the long-necked Barosaurus thatcould reach five-story-high treetops and may have had eight hearts.Yet, like the dinosaurs themselves, there is nothing threatening orintimidating about this highly informative book. The text is brief andsuccinct, only conveying facts that children find interesting. (There'seven an index for quick searches of favorite dinos.) The lifelike illustrations give young readers a solidsense of what dinosaur fossils and skeletal systems look like as well asclear mental pictures of how these creatures appeared in "real-life"millions of years ago. (Ages 4 to 7) --Gail Hudson ... Read more

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Great for little explorers!
My son received this book as a gift and just loves it! He can look at the great pictures by himself or we can read it together. I find that I am learning too. Plus there is a pronunciation guide in the back of the book for help with the crazy names. I wish it would help pronounce them with the names themselves but it still helps.

Very Good, But Not a "First Book," Doesn't Show Dinos in Environments, And Has Out-Of-Date Statements
I'll agree with all the positive points made in the two "Most Helpful" 2004 reviews here, such as:
- "[It] is organized into categories such as meat-eaters, boneheads (pachycephalosaurus and his ilk) and gargantuans such as brontosaurus."
- "The double-page spreads with gorgeously illustrated dinosaurs are sure to hold a child's attention, and the text is succin[c]t and easy for them to understand."
- "The pages include lots of facts about dinosaurs and show pictures of both very live looking dino's as well as their skeletons."
- "There's a very good index at the end of the book with proper pronunciations of all the dinosaur names...."

But to these points let me add the following cautions:
- Despite this book's subtitle, the reading level of the text, the realism of the photos of dinosaur models, and the normal paper make it unsuitable as a "First [Nonfiction] Book for Young Children."Instead, for your 2-3 year old consider a book with minimal text and cartoon-style illustrations that is printed on card stock such as The Usborne Big Book of Big Dinosaurs.
- For the most part, the dinosaurs are not shown doing activities such as eating, walking, and fighting.I wish more of the 32 pages were devoted to theoretical reconstructions of how they actually lived in their environments, perhaps by cutting back a little on the number of different dinosaurs pictured (which is more than 50).
- Since the book was published in 1994, some of the information is out of date.For example, the "Biggest on Earth" spread does not include Argentinosaurus which was discovered in the early 1990s and as of 2010 is the heaviest land animal discovered for which a decent amount of evidence is available. The book says that "Tyrannosaurus was the biggest... meat-eating animal ever," but these days the largest specimen of T. rex is considered smaller than the largest specimens of carnivores Giganotosaurus, Mapusaurus, and Spinosaurus.

Nevertheless, buy this book from Amazon.com!

Great Book! My 6 year old loves it!
This is a very colorful and educational book. My six year old son loves it. He reads it to me all the time! I would recommend it to all the little dinosaur lovers in your life.

Pretty good book on dinosaurs
This book is well written, well organized and full of nice pictures and interesting details on dinosaurs.

The thing to make sure you are aware of it that it deals strictly with "dinosaurs". Pteradons (the flying reptiles like pteradactyls, etc.) and the "swimming dinosaurs" - icthyosaurs, plesiosaurs, and pliosaurs (who are actually swimming reptiles)are not represented in the book.

It is a well done book, but if you have a child like mine who is into the flying and swimming reptiles from that era, you will need a different book, since it is out of the scope of this one.

Great Dino Book
My son loves to look at all the detailed pictures. The book has a lot of great facts and names of a lot of dinos we had not heard of before. Mom of 2 1/2 year old son. ... Read more

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The traumatic childhood experience--when a child's parents divorce--is depicted in the form of dinosaur characters. Chapters address the full range of feelings that a divorce produces. ". . . this will become a real 'security blanket' for young readers in need."--School Library Journal, starred review. New York Times Best Children's Book. Full color. ... Read more

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Not what I expected...
This book is not what I expected and I immediately got rid of it. In my opinion, it's only appropriate for those in an "ugly" divorce.There are pictures my four year old said were scary and "I don't want to see this anymore, Mom."There are pictures of Daddy/Mommy dinosaurs teeth showing fighting, one of mom with spilled pill bottles & drinking a martini, etc.It addresses parents speaking negatively of each other, hurting themselves or each other, putting the child in the middle, dating and re-marrying and things of that nature.While this may fit certain situations, I was looking for a book to simply explain that mom and dad were married and divorce, you have two homes, etc.My ex and I happen to get along very well, share custody with no issues, and my son was too young to remember us living together or married.It simply didn't fit my circumstances.In my opinion, if you have an even remotely amicable divorce situation, this is not the appropriate book.I also wouldn't recommend it for kids under the age of six, personally.

inappropriate for kids
I thought this book was terrible for children.The picture of the mother with empty booze bottles & pill bottles was offensive.The mention of parents arguements can be "violent" was disturbing, and the image of dad's girlfriend with the big blonde hair & eyeshadow was a bit over the top playing into stereotypes.These were just a few of the problems I found with the book.I thought that perhaps I was being sensitive so I shared the book with my son's daycare director and an elementary level special education teacher.Both agreed that the book was offensive and inappropriate and would not use it for children.

Wish I knew it years ago
This was recommended to me by a family therapist. I bought it for my daughter to help her with her kids but I read it first. I wish I'd had it myself when I was divorcing her father. It would have helped me explain much better thandid

This author hits the nail on the Head!
This book addresses a difficult and scary subject in an approachable manner for young kids.A gentle and straightforward treatment of FAQs.I recommend this to anyone who wants to broach the subject with children up to pre-teen (especially if they are familiar with the Arthur TV series). It is a great way to start a conversation on a subject that worries kids.

Divorce for Kids
I thought the book really broke down the whole divorce process to a child at their level of understanding. It helped me tremendously when talking to my son about what was going on with his mom and me. He really liked the ideas presented in the stories and it helped him look at the divorce in a new light. It helped him understand that this was not his fault, as well as, understanding that how the family will be reconfigured in a sense. It an easy and enjoyable read for young children and can really help parents sit down and explain the divorce process to the kids. I would highly recommend this book for parents going through a divorce with young children. ... Read more

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From the first sea mammals to fierce dinosaurs, this inspiring reference book takes children on a fantastic journey into the prehistoric world. ... Read more

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Great gift that's not a toy.
I have found that many of the DK Publishing books for children make excellent gifts, and this book is no exception.Not everything under the Christmas tree is toys at our house!Good for kids as young as four but better for those between 5-8yrs old.My son has enjoyed the Star Wars books as he has gotten older as well.These are the type of books that I find my kids looking and relaxing with when in bed right before bedtime.Great pics, some paragraphs but also a lot of short "mini-paragraphs" scattered around the pictures.

great book but....
a great book but a little too advanced for what my 3 year old granddaughter was looking for. we were hoping each page would have a dinosaur/name/little info about.

Cool stuff
My 4 year old daughter is obsessed with Dinosaurs and we purchased this book to learn more about them.It has been helpful in recognizing a lot of them and determining whether they are herbovoir's or meat eaters.As she gets older, this will be a fantastic reference for her.

Perfect for little dinosaur lovers!
My 5 year old daughter loves learning about dinosaurs. This book has kept her mind busy for hours. Beautiful pictures and tons of interesting facts. A must for those kids who have outgrown basic dinosaur books.

She loves it
I ordered this book for my 5 year old grandaughter.She loves it!!! we have to read from it every night before she goes to bed. ... Read more

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Parents and children can never have enough ways to say "I love you"--and now, America's favorite dinosaurs are giving families a funny book, perfect for bedtime, storytime, anytime. Even when little dinosaurs are naughty, it's important to remind them that no matter what they do, they are always loved. In this book, readers will laugh aloud as parents cope with the typical antics of childhood, but in the end, hugs and kisses show your little one how much you care.

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My favorite of the dinosaur series
My 3 year old is dinosaur obsessed and we have just about every book from this series. This one is different than the others, but I think that the message is even more important.In the other big books the dinosaurs all act perfectly.That is nice and very funny, but not realistic.In this book the dinosaurs are loved by their parents no matter what.What an incredible lmessage for your children!Especially for the preschool set, it is important for children to hear repeatedly that they are loved, no matter what. My son doesn't read it as a message that he can be naughty, but that he is loved unconditionally and that anyone can have a bad day.I often cry a little when reading it and my son can't get enough of it.What better way to go to sleep than with the message that you are safe and unconditionally adored.

Not as good as other How Do Dinosaurs...
I am a fan of the How Do Dinosaurs books, but this one isn't as cute.It doesn't follow the same rhythm as the other books.I do own it because I bought it on reputation without seeing it, but don't think I would have bought it if I saw it first.

awesome preschool aged book!
I bought this book for my son's 2-3 year old preschool class as a going away gift, and they were all very excited and LOVED the book!

great book
this is a really great book for those starting school in the Fall. We love all of jane Yolen's books and this a is a great one.

Issues with the Story
While this book's final message is a good one (dinosaurs give their mothers a kiss and go to bed without any trouble), the majority of the book shows dinosaurs having a temper tantrums and asks whether dinosaurs act like this when they're getting ready for bed.While the answer is that dinosaurs apparently do not have tantrums at bedtime, I'd rather not even discuss with my toddler the possibility of tantrums before bed. ... Read more

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Come along for some BIG fun as your favorite dinosaurs learn to pick up and put away their toys. How do dinosaurs clean their rooms? With trash cans and dusters and brooms!Now Jane Yolen's playful, read-aloud text and Mark Teague's hilarious illustrations show your own little dinosaurs just how fun and easy it can be. Brimming with the same infectious humor as the other HOW DO DINOSAURS tales, this new board book is a perfect companion to the immensely popular picture books and a great baby gift as well.
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Cute "How to Clean Up" Book for Dinosaur Lovers
How does a dinosaur clean up his room?"Does he stick all his teddy bears under his bed, or shove them all into his closet instead?"Maybe my kids do, but not these tidy little dinosaurs!Told in charming rhyme, How Do Dinosaurs Clean Their Rooms first shows kids what not to do, and then shows them what they should do to clean up properly.

As with the rest of the "How Do Dinosaurs..." series, the illustrations are terrific.The names of the dinosaurs are included on every page, for those budding scientists who wish to know what they are called.The antics of these lovable reptiles will keep children giggling and wanting to read it again, and again, and again...

My children ages five and eight really like this book.I like it too because it's a fun way to teach kids how to clean up.It's a great addition to any child's library.I highly recommend it.

This Mom loves everything the dinosaurs do!
I am so happy with all the dinosaur books, my kids think they are funny and I give huge praise to anything that will get my kids to do tasks they might otherwise hate doing. A little side note the book "How do dinosaurs eat their food" actually got my daughter to eat BROCOLLI!! Come on how great is that?!?!

Wonderful for helping kids learn how to tidy up!
I love all the books in this series and this one is no exception.Great illustration and teaches a valuable life lesson.

My little dinosaur now cleans her room
This book was a total break through.Our 2 year old now wants to clean her room.And while she does it, she ROARS!!! like a dinosaur.It is the bestest most cutest little thing in the whole wide world.

Darling book...
great way to teach your little one about doing chores without complaining...cute pictures of "ferocious" dinosaurs. ... Read more

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love love love this book!
i love so many things about this book.it is fast to read... and tells a great lesson... as do all of the "how do Dinosaur " books do... perfect examples of what not to do... love love love this book!

So Cute
We have 3 or 4 of the How Do Dinosaurs books and my son loves them! He's only three and we've been reading them since he was about 9 months old. Back then he loved looking at the pictures of the dinosaurs. Now he can quote all the stories, we read them almost nightly. They are adorable books and I recommend them to anyone who has small children. My son loves them so much that we ended up tracing some of the pictures and putting them on his walls! He calls this book How Do Dinosaurs Eat Lunch . . .

Great Series
My little girl is 23 months.She loves all the books in this series.Her favorites are How...Eat Food, and How..Say Goodnight.She has to hear them both at least 3 times daily.

One of my favorites in the Dinosaur series!
This was the very first "how do dinosaurs" books that I bought my daughter, then 2 1/2 she loved the pictures and the way it rhymed...3 years later I am still reading this to her at least once a week. It is my very favorite one in the collection that we have, and one of her top favs too. Highly recommend!

Good Choices for Dinosaurs (and children too)!
My three year old son and I really enjoyed this tale of dinosaur diners!It's a great addition to another of our favorites- How do Dinosaurs say Goodnight.The Dinosaur books are a fun, yet subtle way to teach children how silly bad behaviors really are,while modeling good behaviors. ... Read more

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Q: What is this book about?

A: Well, that’s difficult to say. I haven’t read it yet—I’ve just picked it up and casually glanced at the back cover. There clearly isn’t a plot. I’ve heard there’s a lot of stuff about time travel in this book, and quite a bit about violence and Garth Brooks and why Germans don’t laugh when they’re inside grocery stores. Ralph Nader and Ralph Sampson play significant roles. I think there are several pages about Rear Window and college football and Mad Men and why Rivers Cuomo prefers having sex with Asian women. Supposedly there’s a chapter outlining all the things the Unabomber was right about, but perhaps I’m misinformed.

Q: Is there a larger theme?

A: Oh, something about reality. "What is reality," maybe? No, that’s not it. Not exactly. I get the sense that most of the core questions dwell on the way media perception constructs a fake reality that ends up becoming more meaningful than whatever actually happened. Also, Lady Gaga.

Q: Should I read this book?

A: Probably. Do you see a clear relationship between the Branch Davidian disaster and the recording of Nirvana’s In Utero? Does Barack Obama make you want to drink Pepsi? Does ABBA remind you of AC/DC? If so, you probably don’t need to read this book. You probably wrote this book. But I suspect everybody else will totally love it, except for the ones who totally hate it.

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Klosterman riffs on various arcane topics
This is like listening to your super-philosophical, super-pop-culture-savvy buddy get baaaked at a late night party and spin his theories.But in a good way!Topics include the Unabomber, Kurt Cobain, the NFL's use of the forward pass, AC/DC versus ABBA, etc.

Beautifully Written
I read this book in two days, and thoroughly enjoyed its mellifluous writing although I cannot recall what the book said, mainly because I thought what the author was writing was gibberish anyway -- and he knew it.

This is what I learned from the book:
1.)the author is the quintessential white liberal arts graduate, somehow who grew up in a progressive loving household with parents who aspired to creativity and then went on to a small liberal arts college where every Friday night he listened to a lot of obscure music, smoked a lot of pot, got laid, and drank organic coffee (in that order).
2.)someone dared him to use the word "simulacrum" just once in the book.
3.)his main objective in writing the book was to try to use as many obscure allusions as possible without completing frustrating the reader.
4.)he's not Canadian, but he doesn't mind if people think he's Canadian as long as he doesn't have to live in Canada.

Which is to say that the man is smart and articulate and ironic, but in a humble and pleasant and friendly way.He's the type of guy who you'd be proud to present to your girlfriend as your best friend, and you could sit hours with him talking nonsense over organic pilsner.

His persona is this book's main selling point, and with his wry and ironic sense of humor (but not wry and ironic enough to have people think he's a jerk) he's even made indie music readable to someone like me who has absolutely no interest in music at all.

Thoughtful, entertaining, well-written
This is the best Klosterman book to date. This collection of essays has three qualities not usually found together--they are immensely thought-provoking and meaningful, they are thoroughly entertaining, and they are very well written. This time Klosterman goes beyond just pop culture critic. He delves into some of the amazing, subtle, sublime, awful, and odd things about culture in general. The last essay alone ("FAIL") is worth getting the collection, but each essay is strong and worth reading alone. What is most remarkable about Klosterman's ideas is that they are logical and yet they seem at first glance to be insane and nonsensical. This is in my top 100 books of all time.

Irreverent Intelligence at its Finest
I fell in love with Chuck Klosterman's seemingly infinite knowledge on all matters trivial and important when I read "Sex, Drugs and Cocoa Puffs." I did read "Chuck Klosterman IV" and was underwhelmed, but that misstep was MORE than made up for with "Eating the Dinosaur."

Bought on a whim at an LAX bookstore in preparation for an exhausting flight back to Atlanta, I wasn't aware just how amazing it would be. Klosterman's skill at comparing two UTTERLY random things in such a way that we wonder why we didn't notice it ourselves is unparalleled. Even though I may be reading about some obscure sports event I wasn't old enough to remember, or some band my parents probably didn't even listen to, the way Klosterman (often hilariously) gives them cultural significance in the most unpredictable contexts is worth the read.

Don't take the book too seriously; the best part about Klosterman is the unassuming way with which he presents his material.

Chucks best book yet
If your a Chuck Klosterman fan then you know exactly what this book is about, if you read Sex Drugs and Cocoa Puffs then you already know whats in store for you. But for the people who have not read a Chuck Klosterman book then please do. Klosterman goes over just about anything you can think of from sports to time travel (which was an amazing chapter) and on from there. He shares his personal experiences and his intellect. I highly recommend this book to anyone who is looking for someone to turn to as a friend in times like these. I also highly recommend his other books. ... Read more

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Designed to encourage children to explore the world around them, the Touch and Feel series features fun, tactile elements on each spread which depict objects familiar to preschoolers. Touch and Feel Dinosaur make details -- such as the scales of a dinosaur -- touchable in order to reinforce primary learning skills through sensory perception. ... Read more

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Touch and Feel
A good book for a young child because they can feel the Dinosaurs.Book does not have many pages but it is great for a 3 y/0, he is always opening the book and touching the surfaces of the reptiles. Strictly for young children no older than 4-5 years.

A bit disappointing
I bought this for our grandson's 3rd birthday.Since he really loves dinosaurs, I bought this to go with a dinosaur toy.Unfortunately, this was boring to him and disappointing to me.I work at a library and have always enjoyed DK products.Unfortunately, this one was short of the mark.

Great Photos
Just like other DK books the photos are great and the touch and feel is an nice touch. Just wish there were more pages in the book. One of my grandsons favorite books right now and he is two.

Another great Touch and Feel Book
Grandson will love this addition to his Easter Basket!!!
He has enjoyed so many others.....the textures are great, and the books really hold up well.

not the touch and feel book to get
This book is boring.Not much to touch and feel.The pages are all the same ... Read more

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Anyone who loves dogs will be highly entertained when America’s favorite little dinosaurs learn how to take care of their muddy pups and handsome hounds. From bathing and feeding to walking and tossing balls, riotous fun ensues as youngsters learn patience and gentleness while sharing time with their beloved pets. From the bestselling duo, Yolen and Teague, this is the perfect gift for little dinosaurs (or big ones!) who cherish their dog or will soon have a furry new best friend in the house.

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Great little dinosaur book
Our twin daughters were about 1 1/2 when we got them this book and they still like it at a few months past 3 years old. They are into the usual girly stuff but dragons and dinosaurs top the list, so we bought this book for the dinosaur aspect. I like the cadence and rhyming and the lesson taught though I think that still goes over their head a little but we do have two dogs and two cats and hope this will sink in a little. We would like to get more of the "How Do Dinosaurs..." books but we don't want to put all our eggs in one basket, I think any of these books would be a winner.If you've dinosaur addicts like I do, add this one to your dinosaur book collection.

teaches kids to be nice to animals
This book is perfect for my son who constantly mauls are dogs. Cute book with cute pictures.

Great, from tail to tale
Jane Yolen and Mark Teague team up again to bring their fans a portable companion board-book version of //How Do Dinosaurs Love Their Dogs?// This is a delightful story sure to fill a young reader's imagination with thoughts of zany prehistoric pals and their beloved canine counterparts. Each board page is colorfully illustrated with quirky antics and what-ifs, from the point of view of a concerned and quizzical narrator. The dinosaurs are friendly and boisterous, leaving a trail of messy energy on each page. Children will delight in the silly behavior of these extinct companions and you will too. There is an element of surprise and teaching, as well. Each dinosaur is referred to by its formal name on the same page, leading to some enjoyable enunciation practice sessions. It reflects the importance of taking care of animals and showing the way to love them through responsibility. This is one book in a series, so it is a rather brief reading, which may be perfect for a nap-time narrative. And, indeed, this is one good dinosaur tale.

Reviewed by Sky Sanchez

great book
great book. we have all the "dinosaur" books and this one is great as well.

Another great dinosaur book by Jane Yolen and Mark Teague
Another winner by the dynamic duo Jane Yolen and Mark Teague.Both capture the attitude of little ones, their expressions and their tender hearts as we read how bad dinosaurs turn to good dinosaurs in caring for those beloved pooches.Open a dialogue with your little ones about the care and love of your pet dog.Older kiddos will recognize themselves and enjoy the humor. ... Read more

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Everyone's favorite dinosaurs are back--and this time they are going to school. More fun dinosaur antics await. These prehistoric pupils are in a class of their own!

As in their previous books, Yolen and Teague capture children's rambunctious natures with playful read-aloud verse and wonderfully amusing pictures. ... Read more

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Review from Books That Heal Kids
I am an elementary school counselor and enjoy reading this story to encourage positive social skills.

Yes! Another fun one encouraging good social skills. Dinosaurs teaching behavior management!!?? Right on! Have your dinosaur puppets on stand-by for this one. It asks negative questions about behavior like, "Does a dinosaur YELL?" The next page won't give the answer or demonstrate the correct behavior. So I break this one up by taking the time to model each correct behavior after each question. Sometimes this can be a two part lesson. Sitting at the carpet learning school rules for 30 minutes can be BORING so make it fun and light.

My daughters favorite book.
We have almost all of the "how do dinosaurs..." books and I have to say I love them all. This one in particular is my 4 year old daughters favorite. Probably because she goes to school now.I love the pretty pics and the rhyming is very easy to read even when I"m tired.Highly recommend to children both boy and girl. We started reading the series when my daughter was just 2 1/2 and its still a nightly favorite!

Can this be?
Can this book REALLY cost over $174.00????A typo???I am amazed!I would love to purchase this book, but not at this price.Believe it or not, it is even cheaper than this at Barnes and Noble!!

Fun to go to school with dinosaurs
This colorful fun book about how a dinosaur goes to school is sure to delight small children. The pictures are cute and colorful. The dinosaurs are helpful creatures, yet there is a bit of 'naughtiness' that will delight small children and their sense of humor.

funny way to teach manners
I love this series and have bought most of the books for my grandkids to read.They are bueatifully illustrated and teach lessons about manners. ... Read more

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From the world's preeminent paper engineers comes an awe-inspiring tribute to the world's most beloved extinct animals and their 180-million-year reign on the planet!

More than 35 complex and stunning pop-ups include a massive T. Rexthat springs out, flashing a startling jawful of jagged teeth.Turnthe page and a ravishing raptor unfurls and appears to fly off theedge of the book.

This breathtaking pop-up book offers up-to-the-minute information on more than 50 dinosaur species.Six multi-layered spreads each feature one spectacular, large pop-up and several booklets of smaller pop-ups and text. ... Read more

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fabulous
I gave this as a birthday gift to a friend's son who is obsessed with dinosaurs.I was pleased to be able to give him something other than a disposable toy that will be engaging for years to come.He and his mother adored it.The pop-ups are fantastic and are exciting at every read.I am more than pleased with this purchase and will be buying other Sabuda books for my daughter as well.

It's an amazing book
I bought it for a 6 year old and he is probably a little young for all the information, but I am sure he will keep looking at it and reading it, as he grows up.

Excellent Dino book
Love this book!Great for a dino-enthusiast. Pop ups are fantastic and so many of them. Very educational.Need to be careful though, it'snot a "toy" as the pop ups are fragile.

Incredible!
This book is amazing- especially if you have a dinosaur lover in the family.The desriptions are wonderful and very informative and the pop ups are simply incredible.Worth every penny if you have a dinosaur lover in the family.

WOW!
This is the most incredible, beautiful pop-up book I have ever seen!I gave it to my three year old grandson who is having so much turning the pages to see what's going to pop out at him next. He loves the red growling dinosaur head!Robert Sabuda has produced other pop-up books as well - I'll probably buy them all - either for my classroom or my grandson. ... Read more

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Danny loves dinosaurs.When he sees one at the museun andsays, "It would be nice to play with a dinosaur," a voice answers,"And I think it would be nice to play with you."So begins Dannys andthe dinosaur's wonderful adventure together!

But a dinosaur is noordinary playmate.Even the most everyday activities becomeextraordinary, like finding a big-enough place to hide a dinosaur in agame of hide-and-seek, and keeping him from knocking over houses withhis long tail.But Danny can teach a old dinosaur new tricks.It'sthe most fun this dinosaur has had in a hundred millionyears!

Originally published as An I Can Read Book over 40years ago, this classic story is perfect for readingtogether.

Danny's out on the town with a real live dinosaur. Andwhether they're eating ice cream or playing hide-and-seek, these twoare having one hundred million years of fun--all in one day.

Outstanding Children's Books of 1958 (NYT) ... Read more

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Loved this when I was little
Danny spends the day with a dinosaur, doing all the fun sort of things he'd do with the rest of his friends (i.e. playing hide and seek, etc).

This is a cute, comical, story with a sweet ending, but there really isn't *that* much to the plot.I'd probably give this three stars, except that I remember enjoying it when I was little and for whatever reason (the story, the illustrations, or both) it made an impression on me.So, for that I gave it an extra star.

Excellent book for beginning readers...
This book is really great for beginning readers.My son is 6 years old & in 1st grade & it's perfect for his reading level.He can read about half the words or more, which is really good considering that this book is 64 pages.He really enjoys it.We break it up into 2 nights of reading so he doesn't get restless.The story itself is cute and the pictures aren't bad either.I would highly recommend this book.

Blast from the past
I bought this book for my four year old because I had a copy of the book when I was a kid. Plus my child is also named Dannie and she loves Dinosaurs as well so that made purchasing it all the more desirable. This book arrived quickly in the mail too so I will definately purchase more books from the seller.

Slightly entertaining.... just beware....
I got this book for my almost three year old to introduce him to something outside the simple boardbook genre... You can only ready Jamberry and the Eric Carle books so many times before your brains begins to turn to mush... Anyways, my son thinks the book is fun and requests to read it at least 4 times a week, which is a good sign.

I think most parents will think this book is fine, but beware! As stated by another reviewer, it was clearly written an another era. The drawings are a little old school--lacks the vibrancy of current books on the market. It also has some elements to it that may be disturbing to some....The things that Danny is seeing at the museum include, "Indians (in sterotypical gard--a feather topped headpiece and bare-chested), Eskimos (haven't really heard that term in awhile), Guns, and Swords. Everyone (except for the "Indian and Eskimo") are white. The zoo in the books looks a little barbaric, but I really didn't take much issue with it. We have the book on CD, so we listen to it and read along. If you can find an edition with the CD, it really animates the story and makes it 10x better.

So if you are are super socially conscious and are very particular about what images and ideas your child is exposed to, preview the book at your library. Other wise, its decent entertainment for a young one....

An oldie but goodie
I remember this book as a kid (in the 70's).I just read it to my two year old son and he absolutely loved it! ... Read more

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dino mom
My 4yr old son LOVES this book! We actually ordered it through Schoolastic at his school and it was so well received, that when i needed birthday gifts for 2 of his favorite, dinosaur-loving classmates, i turned to Amazon. Both children were very happy with them as well! Such a fun book to read together! My son loves to lift the flaps and hear me dramatically deliver the punchline after reading the first part of the joke :)
Ive recommended this book to countless others!

A real winner
This is laugh-out-loud funny for kiddos who love jokes and dinosaurs, especially Jane Yolen and Mark Teague's dinosaurs.My seven-year old will wear the flaps off reading and re-reading these jokes and then entertaining the family and anyone who will listen.A real winner. - Biblio Reads Children's Book Review

Where do you go for a belly full of laughs?
They're back!! The colorful clatter of Jane Yolen's beloved dinosaurs have stomped across the pages of her latest addition to her classic //How Do Dinosaurs...// series. This time the dinosaurs require a little "hands-on" help from their young audience by providing lift-the-flap punch lines. These favorite reptiles are bowled over in laughter with their own silliness and the reader participation can be quite as humorous.

This edition is formatted in a sturdy board book style, strong enough to keep the flaps and pages intact through many readings (it is sure to be a favorite).

From Allosaurus to Tsintaosaurus, each dinosaur is given their very own page and personality, each illustration depicted through vibrant colors, detailed background and easy to follow narrative.

Each of the previous //How Do Dinosaurs...// books could easily be enjoyed from a young toddler to elementary age, however, this addition is geared for the older reader (perhaps age five and up), as it may be a little advanced for the attention span of the younger ones. That being stated, a child of any age--that's you too, Mom and Dad-- can appreciate the richness and familiarity of these scaly friends for days to come.

Reviewed by Sky Sanchez

not the home run i hoped for!
My daughter loved the previous books in the series (Go to Bed, Go to School, Go to the Doctor, and [whatever the 4th book is]).

That was two years ago, age ~4.

She's now 6 and she only gave this one (and the Cats & Dogs ones) a cursory read-through, and now they're collecting dust on the shelf...I liked the art , so I'm kinda bummed out!

A Good Read for How Does A Dinosaur Fans
My kids love the How Does A Dinosaur books. This new release is a lift the flap, laugh out loud, joke book. Each page has a fun joke and when the flap is lifted, the answer is revealed. Some jokes were a little over my kid's head, but for the most part they understood them and laughed out. This is a good read and I would recommend this book to all How Do Dinosaur fans. ... Read more

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Here is everything young readers want to know about dinosaurs and their world—in one magnificently illustrated, up-to-date family reference. Through dramatic graphics and age-appropriate text, this authoritative volume charts the discovery of all the main types of dinosaurs and reveals the latest details on how these creatures most likely looked, behaved, defended themselves, found food, cared for their young, and interacted.

Customer Reviews (30)

great!
book is in excellent condition. and even the poster attached to the book is in great condition too. everything was great.

Fabulous pictures
My 3-year old is addicted to this dinosaur encylopedia.She is particularly facinated by the depictions of the carnivores.

National Geographic Dinosaurs
My eight year old granddaughter in Tampa loves this book----she has it with her all the time and even takes it to school.According to her dad, she reads it daily and has much of the details concerning dinosaurs memorized.She has decided she wants to be a paleontologist when she grows up.Recently I sent her a book on fossils and she has been able to cross reference the two books.

Lots of Pictures Great Info - Good for Kids
I bought this for my 3 year old who loves animals and dinosaurs.It is a perfect National Geographic book with excellent pictures and an easy to understand body of work.Is the best book for easily spelling out the period differences, dinosaur differences in periods, and doing it in a way my kids can understand.

Highly recommended for parents to read to kids who want to learn

My 1st Graders love it
I got these book for three First grade classes that practice their reading with me. Their Teachers tell me many of the kids read them often. Yesterday I had one kid read from this Dinosaur book and he blew my mind away with how much knowledge he has picked up from this book. Had another kid with an unusual high interest last year. ... Read more

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Tom and Jamie can't believe their luck when they find a secret entrance to a prehistoric world filled with dinosaurs! They vow to have a new adventure every day.

Loaded with snorkeling gear, the boys decide to explore the cove itself. They have fun with the dolphin-like ichthyosaurs in the bay, and even tempt Wanna out into the water. But there are some not-so-friendly creatures lurking, including a hungry plesiosaur that wants a snack! Can the boys save their dinosaur friends-and themselves-from the deadliest creature in the prehistoric ocean?

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8 year old loves series
These books are full of fun adventure and tons of intersting facts....I love when a book makes learnign fun! Wish the books were longer!! It is a quick and fun read for a 3rd grader. ... Read more

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Happy and sad. Good and bad. Opposites take on a whole new meaning when illustrated by a gang of personable dinosaurs. A die-cut cover opens to reveal chunky pages full of delightful dinosaurs singing, dancing, lumbering, galloping, and gallivanting. On board pages with a die-cut cover. This book is a main selection of the Children's Book-of-the-Month Club. ... Read more

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They'll want you to read it over and over!
Sandra Boynton books are all a lot of fun to read to little ones, but this one is my favorite.I have the best memories reading this with each of my kids when they were little.As the reader, you can act out pages as you read and the kids will start to play along.My daughter would watch my face intently as I would read "dinosaurs SAD" and "dinosaurs BAD."My boys would giggle as I poked the dinosaurs and read "dinosaurs SPINY" and we'd all yell "OUCH!"

Over the last five years I have probably read this book at least 100 times and it never gets old.I recommend this book for anyone with children ages 6 months to 3 years.

One of her best books
My children love this book ... very cute and teaches colors too.Would highly recommend.My children also love the open flap in the front cover of the board book!

Great book
This is a great book. My son loves this one. Some Sandra Boynton books he doesn't really like but this one he will sit still for.

These books are great!
I love the quirkiness of these books, they are so fun and my little man loves getting these read to him and they never get old with me either since i'm wondering every time i read them where in the heck did this lady come up with this stuff!

Too judgmental
I borrowed this book from the library because my daughter loves Sandra Boynton's books. However, this book makes judgments on what is good (painting neatly) and bad (painting messily), and who is cute and who is not cute. I don't think such labels are appropriate to teach to young children. Being messy is not always bad. It can be a valuable learning experience. And you certainly don't need to teach children to judge people (or dinosaurs) by their looks. ... Read more