Tyrannosaurus Was a Beast
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 1988

Tyrannosaurus Was a Beast

Written by Jack Prelutsky · Illustrated by Arnold Lobel

Dinosaurs come alive in playful rhymes and vivid portraits.

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32 pages· ~520L
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Bookroo's summary

Dive into a world where dinosaurs spring to life through playful rhymes and vibrant illustrations. Each page offers a delightful blend of fact and fun, captivating readers with unforgettable verses. Will these ancient creatures surprise you with their charm and wit? Discover a collection that promises to entertain and educate, inviting you to savor its pages time and again. Perfect for dinosaur enthusiasts and poetry lovers alike, this book is a treasure trove of prehistoric wonder and lyrical joy. Are you ready to be amazed by the past?

From the publisher

“In an intriguing combination of fact with rollicking rhyme schemes and full-page portraits, the dinosaurs are rejuvenated once again to amuse and amaze their devoted fans….These poems are readable, quotable, and unforgettable….A wonderful book to savor–again and again.”–Horn Book.

At a glance
Format
Paperback
Pages
32
Reading age
4–8
Audience
Picture
Lexile
~520L
Themes & topics
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
~3.4
F&P level
~N
Publication
Published
March 31, 1992
First published
August 1, 1988
Publisher
Greenwillow Books
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780688115692
LCCN
8725131
OCLC
25609171

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