Sunday, November 25, 2012

Picture Book Review: Suppose You Meet a Dinosaur











Title:  Suppose You Meet a Dinosaur:  A Book of Manners
Author:  Judy Sierra
Illustrator:  Tim Bowers
Publisher:  Knopf Books for Young Readers, 2012
Ages 3-6


A plucky pig-tailed toddler meets a tyrannosaurus rex sporting pink horn-rimmed glasses at the grocery store and showcases perfect manners during their encounter.
An avalanche of apples in the produce aisle exhibits a “thank you” from the dinosaur when the little girl offers to pick them up for her. When the little girl loses control of her shopping cart in the cereal aisle, and dings the dino on the shin, she offers up her apologies, “I'm sorry.”
This duo's exchange of niceties while traipsing through the grocery store teaches and reinforces good manners and politeness. Their oftentimes funny and clumsy moments are illustrated in bright, eye catching pictures. This fun introduction to manners, or friendly reminder of lessons already learned, is suitable for kids ages 3-6. The clever rhyming and jovial flow of the text make this book an excellent read aloud.