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By Diane Adams, Kevin Luthardt (Illustrator)

A timid boy braves a roller coaster, but his father isn't ready for round two.

3.3/5 Goodreads · 101 ratings

32 pages

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Bookroo's summary

A young boy, just tall enough to ride, faces his fears on the DinoCoaster with his eager father. As they climb, zoom, and lurch through the ride, the boy's initial anxiety turns to exhilaration. But when the ride ends, only the boy is ready for another round, while his father feels queasy. Will the boy's newfound courage inspire another adventure, or will his father need a break? This rhyming tale captures the thrill and humor of a roller coaster ride, complete with colorful amusement park dinosaurs.

From the publisher

“Click-click-clacking up the track. Sinking lower, peering back. Slowly climbing to the top. Edging closer toward the drop.”

A timid young boy joins his eager father for a ride on a roller coaster. After zigzagging through the line, the pair boards the DinoCoaster for a fast-paced ride that takes them lurching and tilting upside down, round and round. When the roller coaster finally comes to a stop, the excited young boy is ready for another ride…but his queasy father has other ideas.

Diane Adams’ simple, rhyming roller coaster adventure will thrill young readers, while artist Kevin Luthardt’s highly expressive, comical, full-color illustrations capture the sensations of the rollicking ride.

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