How Do Dinosaurs Say I'm Mad?
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Picture Book · Ages 3–5 · 2013 · Est. 2 min read-aloud

How Do Dinosaurs Say I'm Mad?

Written by Jane Yolen · Illustrated by Mark Teague

Part of the How Do Dinosaurs series

What happens when little dinosaurs get mad? Discover how they learn to calm down.

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40 pages· 196 words· Est. 2 min read-aloud
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When little dinosaurs roar and stomp in anger, chaos ensues. But can they learn to calm down and find peace? Follow the tantrums of an Afrovenator and a storming Pachyrhinosaurus as they navigate their fiery emotions. This delightful tale explores how young dinosaurs manage their tempers and discover the power of love and forgiveness. With humor and charm, this story offers a playful yet insightful look at handling frustration, making it a perfect read for children learning to express their feelings.

From the publisher

Brimming with humor, this sparkling new book handles a timeless children’s topic with wit and wisdom. Romp and stomp! Roar and slam! Almost everyone gets angry. But how can young dinosaurs also learn to calm down, take a time out, and behave?

The award-winning team of Yolen and Teague have created a fun, engaging book sure to help children handle anger and frustration. Readers will laugh at the antics of an Afrovenator’s tantrum and a storming Pachyrhinosaurus.

Anger can be difficult to talk about with your child, but even when little dinosaurs are furious, it’s important to help them handle their feelings and remind them they are always loved. With the same warmth, charm, and humor in all the bestselling How Do Dinosaurs books, here is the perfect way to say, “I’m sorry–and I love you.”

At a glance
Format
Pages
40
Words
196
Reading age
3–5
Audience
Picture
Lexile
450L
Themes & topics
Books about tantrumsBooks about angerBooks about familyBooks about emotionsBooks about birthdays
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The fine print

Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
~3.1
F&P level
~M
Publication
Published
September 24, 2013
First published
January 1, 2013
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780545143158

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