How to Be a T. Rex
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2018 · Est. 8 min read-aloud

How to Be a T. Rex

Written by Ryan North · Illustrated by Mike Lowery

Sal dreams of becoming a T. Rex, but can she balance fun with friendship?

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32 pages· 739 words· Est. 8 min read-aloud· 580L
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Bookroo's summary

Sal dreams of ditching her human life to become a Tyrannosaurus Rex, defying her brother's doubts. Initially, being a dinosaur is thrilling, but Sal soon discovers that stomping around as a giant, loud creature makes friendship tricky. Can she find a way to be both awesome and approachable, or will her wild dreams leave her isolated? Join Sal on a whimsical journey of self-discovery and learn how to tame the beast within.

From the publisher

Being a regular old human is kind of a drag. That’s why Sal is not going to be a teacher or doctor or lawyer when she grows up. She is going to grow up to be an awesome Tyrannosaurus Rex. Her brother thinks it’s impossible, but Sal sure shows him! And in the beginning, being a T. Rex is AWESOME. But did you know that it’s kind of hard to make friends when you are a super-giant, super-loud, super-stompy dinosaur? If only there were a way for Sal to be 100% awesome, 100% of the time…

At a glance
Format
Hardcover
Pages
32
Words
739
Reading age
4–8
Audience
Picture
Lexile
580L
Themes & topics
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
2.4
F&P level
~O
AR points
0.5
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
196897
Publication
Published
August 21, 2018
Publisher
Dial Books for Young Readers
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book · Graphic novel
Identifiers
ISBN
9780399186240
LCCN
2017059825

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