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Board Book · Ages 2–5 · 2013
Dinosaur Kisses
Written & illustrated by David Ezra Stein
A young dinosaur learns how to give a kiss without causing chaos.
34 pages
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Bookroo's summary
Dinah, a newly hatched dinosaur, explores her vibrant world with enthusiasm. She stomps and chomps her way through life until she discovers the concept of a kiss. But how can she give one without her usual whomping and chomping? Join Dinah on her hilarious quest to find the perfect creature for her dinosaur kisses, and see if she can master the art of gentle affection. Will Dinah's attempts end in disaster, or will she find a way to express her newfound affection? This delightful tale promises laughter and cheers as Dinah learns the true meaning of a kiss.
From the publisher
“Kids will plunge into the whomping and chomping with glee.” – Publishers Weekly (starred review) For newly hatched dinosaur Dinah, the world is an exciting place. There is so much to see and do. She tries this –STOMP! And she tries that – CHOMP! Then she sees a kiss and knows just what she wants to try next. Can she figure out how to give someone a kiss without whomping, chomping, or stomping them first? Young children will chuckle and cheer when Dinah finds just the right creature for her dinosaur kisses in this funny book from David Ezra Stein, creator of the Caldecott Honor-winning Interrupting Chicken.
At a glance
- Format
- Board Book
- Pages
- 34
- Reading age
- 2–5
- Audience
- Board
- Lexile
- ~43L
What readers & critics say
Reviews
4.0
out of 7
4.0
“My kids love this one but as a parent I didn’t enjoy it—I’d prefer my kids not confuse kissing with stomping and chomping”
Marmee
Trusted reviewer
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The fine print
Book details
Reading levels
- ATOS
- 0.8
- F&P level
- ~B
- AR points
- 0.5
- AR interest level
- LG
- AR quiz
- 161300
Publication
- Published
- December 9, 2014
- First published
- August 6, 2013
- Publisher
- Candlewick
Edition
- Language
- English
- Type
- Board Book
Identifiers
- ISBN
- 9780763673895
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