Dinosaur Kisses
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Board Book · Ages 2–5 · 2013

Dinosaur Kisses

Written and illustrated by David Ezra Stein

A young dinosaur learns how to give a kiss without causing chaos.

4.0/7 Bookroo expert·3.9/5 Goodreads · 1,774 ratings
34 pages· ~40L
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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
~40L
What readers & critics say

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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

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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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