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Picture Book · Ages 3–5 · 2019 · Est. 4 min read-aloud
Tiny T. Rex and the Impossible Hug
By Jonathan Stutzman, Jay Fleck (Illustrator)
Book #1 in the Tiny T. Rex series
A young dinosaur tries to overcome his physical limitations to show affection to his friend.
42 pages· 400 words· Est. 4 min read-aloud
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Bookroo's summary
Tiny T. Rex faces a big challenge: his friend Pointy needs a hug, but Tiny's short arms make it seem impossible. Determined to cheer up his friend, Tiny embarks on a heartwarming adventure that proves the best hugs come from the biggest hearts. Will Tiny's perseverance and creativity help him overcome his limitations? Join this lovable dinosaur in a tale of friendship and kindness that will delight young readers and teach valuable lessons about empathy and problem-solving. Discover how Tiny's big heart triumphs over his small arms in this charming story.
"Hugging almost seems impossible for a Rex as tiny as me, but I will try anyway. Pointy needs me."
— from the book
From the publisher
Tiny T. Rex has a HUGE problem. His friend Pointy needs cheering up and only a hug will do. But with his short stature and teeny T. Rex arms, is a hug impossible? Not if Tiny has anything to say about it! Join this plucky little dinosaur in his very first adventure—a warm and funny tale that proves the best hugs come from the biggest hearts. Introducing an unforgettable character on the picture book scene, Tiny T. Rex will stomp into the hearts of readers in this winning new series.
At a glance
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 42
- Words
- 400
- Reading age
- 3–5
- Audience
- Picture
- Lexile
- AD460L
What readers & critics say
Reviews
5.0
out of 7
4.8
“The beginning of the story does not flow well from page to page but the overall message is that of perseverance and trying again.”
The Notorious RAD
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The fine print
Book details
Reading levels
- ATOS
- 2.1
- F&P level
- ~M
- AR points
- 0.5
- AR interest level
- LG
- AR quiz
- 501434
Publication
- Published
- March 5, 2019
- Publisher
- Chronicle Books
Edition
- Language
- English
- Type
- Picture Book
- Text details
- Typset in Intelo and Brandon Printed.
- Illustration details
- The illustrations in this book were rendered in pencil and colored digitally.
Identifiers
- ISBN
- 9781452170336
- LCCN
- 2018009421
- OCLC
- 1057409864
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