Tyrone O'Saurus Dreams

Written by James Howe & illustrated by Randy Cecil

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4 - 8

Reading age

Page count

Mar 30, 2021

Publication date

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What's This Book About

Publisher Summary

In a follow-up to the beloved Brontorina, a young dinosaur finds unexpected support for his secret dream: to defy expectations and become a dancer. Tyrone has a dream. But it seems like everyone else has their own dream for Tyrone. Should he be a dentist? A lawyer? A football player like his brother Johnny? None of these things make Tyrone happy. But then he meets the strongest dinosaur he’s ever seen, who inspires him to follow his own heart and become a dancer–like her. The creators of Brontorina reunite for a captivating companion story about a young dinosaur who, with a little love and encouragement, finds the courage to dance his way into his dreams.

What Kind of Book is Tyrone O'Saurus Dreams

Topics

dance dinosaurs self-esteem performing arts social themes self-esteem and self-reliance dinosaurs and prehistoric creatures reaching your potential (self-actualization)

Genres

fiction

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The Creatives Behind the Book

Author

James Howe

James Howe is the author of more than ninety books for young readers, including the modern classic Bunnicula and its highly popular sequels. In 2001, Howe published The Misfits, which was the inspiration for the national movement known as No Name-Calling Week (NoNameCallingWeek.org), an event observed by thousands of middle and elementary schools annually. There are three companion novels to The Misfits: Totally Joe (2005), Addie on the Inside (2011), and Also Known as Elvis (2014). Howe’s many other books for children from preschool through teens frequently deal with the acceptance of difference and being true to oneself. Visit him online at JamesHowe.com.

Illustrator

Randy Cecil

Randy Cecil has illustrated more than half a dozen books for children, including AND HERE’S TO YOU!, MY FATHER THE DOG, and WE’VE ALL GOT BELLYBUTTONS! He lives in Houston, Texas, where he also grew up.