The Dinosaur Who Lived In My Backyard
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Picture Book · Ages 3–5 · 1988 · Est. 3 min read-aloud

The Dinosaur Who Lived In My Backyard

A boy imagines dinosaurs in his backyard, blending fantasy with history.

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32 pages· 320 words· Est. 3 min read-aloud
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A curious boy envisions dinosaurs roaming his backyard, merging imagination with science. As he explores this prehistoric world, he wonders about the creatures' lives and their impact on his surroundings. What secrets does his backyard hold, and how does his imagination bring history to life? Dive into a tale where fantasy meets reality, sparking curiosity and wonder.

From the publisher

“A young boy’s wishful thinking becomes a smooth piece of nonfiction, charmingly packed with facts.”–Publishers Weekly “An appealing combination of fantasy and reality”.–Kirkus Reviews A young boy imagines what it was like long ago when dinosaurs lived in his own backyard. The story combines the little boy’s charming imagination with early concepts of science and history to create a wonderful tale. The Dinosaur Who Lived in My Backyard is a great pick for classroom story time.

At a glance
Format
Paperback
Pages
32
Words
320
Reading age
3–5
Audience
Picture
Lexile
AD520L
Themes & topics
Books about imaginationBooks about dinosaursBooks about childhoodBooks about siblingsBooks about nature
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The fine print

Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
2.7
F&P level
~N
AR points
0.5
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
7263
Publication
Published
June 1, 1990
First published
January 1, 1988
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780140507362

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