How Do Dinosaurs Learn to Read?
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Picture Book · Ages 3–5 · 2003 · Est. 2 min read-aloud

How Do Dinosaurs Learn to Read?

By Jane Yolen, Mark Teague (Illustrator)

Part of the How Do Dinosaurs series

Dinosaurs learn to read after hilarious mishaps.

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40 pages· 218 words· Est. 2 min read-aloud
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Young dinosaurs embark on a chaotic journey to learn reading, causing mayhem by chewing and tossing books. Amidst the chaos, they discover the joy and respect of reading with their human parents. Will these playful giants finally master the art of reading, or will their antics continue to cause trouble? Dive into a world where dinosaurs and bedtime stories collide, offering a humorous and heartwarming lesson on the importance of treating books with care. Join the fun as these prehistoric creatures transform from book-wreckers to book-lovers, making reading an adventure for every little dinosaur.

From the publisher

Told in rhyming text young dinosaurs learn to read, but only after many mishaps, like chewing their books and throwing them at the cat–but eventually they learn to respect their books, and treat them properly.

At a glance
Format
Pages
40
Words
218
Reading age
3–5
Audience
Picture
Lexile
~241L
Themes & topics
Books about readingBooks about books and readingBooks about books and librariesBooks about dinosaursBooks about dinosaurs and prehistoric creatures
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The fine print

Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
2
F&P level
~H
AR points
0.5
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
198956
Publication
Published
January 1, 2018
First published
January 1, 2003
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9781338233018

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