How Do Dinosaurs Play with Their Friends?

Written by Jane Yolen · Illustrated by Mark Teague

Part of the How Do Dinosaurs series

Can dinosaurs learn to play nice and share with friends?

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6 pages· 116 words· Est. 1 min read-aloud

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When a dinosaur's friends come over, will he share his toys or throw a tantrum? This delightful board book explores the challenges of playing nicely through playful rhymes and vibrant illustrations. As children follow the dinosaur's antics, they'll discover that sharing and cooperation can be fun. Perfect for read-aloud sessions, this story offers a humorous yet instructive look at friendship and playtime etiquette.

"What if a dinosaur's friends come to play? Does he mope, does he pout if he can't get his way?"

— from the book

From the publisher

The bestselling, award-winning team of Yolen and Teague present their fourth original dinosaur board book, a fun guide to friendship and playing nicely with others.

What if a dinosaur’s friends come to play?

Does he mope, does he pout if he can’t get his way?

Does he hide all his dump trucks, refusing to share?

Does he throw his friends’ coloring books up in the air?

Time and time again, children are told to “play nice.” This brilliantly illustrated board book is packed with rhymes that will teach children how. Mark Teague’s laugh-aloud illustrations, along with Jane Yolen’s playful text, will show children that “playing nice” can be easy and fun. Perfect for parents to read aloud with their children, this book is as humorous as it is instructive.

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