I Used to Be a Dinosaur

Written by Casey Lyall · Illustrated by Laurie Keller

A hen discovers her dinosaur roots and reclaims her roar.

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32 pages· 181 words· Est. 2 min read-aloud· ~190L

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Bookroo's summary

On a farm, a soon-to-be mother hen learns she descends from dinosaurs. Once a mighty prehistoric queen, she now faces the mundane life of egg-watching. But when she taps into her inner dinosaur, hilarity ensues. Will she find the respect she craves for herself and her chicks? This whimsical tale blends self-esteem with evolutionary science, promising laughter and surprises at every turn.

From the publisher

A mama hen demands respect for herself and her chicks–after all, they used to be dinosaurs! From acclaimed author Casey Lyall and award-winning artist Laurie Keller, this is a laugh-out-loud picture book about farmyards, self-esteem, and evolution for fans of Interrupting Chicken and Are You a Cheeseburger?Did you know that chickens are descendants of dinosaurs? A soon-to-be mother hen just found out, and now she is reexamining her entire life. She used to be a dinosaur, a prehistoric queen with a mighty roar! Now she spends her days on a farm, waiting for her eggs to hatch. It’s downright fowl! At least, it is until she decides to summon her own inner dinosaur.This award-winning author and artist pair is a comedic dream team! A Spoonful of Frogs author Casey Lyall’s read-aloud text is rhythmic and sassy. And Geisel Award winner Laurie Keller brings her signature zany sense of humor and irresistible energy to the expressive chicken and her dinosaur dreams. The result is a story time pleaser that gets sillier with every page turn.A very funny, inventive picture book with themes of self-love and evolutionary science, I Used to Be a Dinosaur is a perfect choice for those who love Click, Clack, Moo and Mother Bruce.

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