Publication Sept. 10, 2024
Have you ever lost something? I know I have. This story for children takes us into the imaginative world of young dinos. Not only are they attending school it's picture day. Freda wears her special hat, one her grandma gave her....and loses it. Oh, no! But, wait. There's more.
She decides to leave it where they find it? Why? Because she becomes aware of the subtle fact that our lost items may be of more value to another. She's sure her grandma would approve of her decision and I bet you will, too. There's a great story of sharing and working together here, too, not to mention the diverse kinds of dinosaurs shown in the colorful, rather whimsical illustrations. Children can have a great deal of fun simply seeing what they can spy on each page. Be sure to tell them to keep an eye out for that cute little mouse that pops up frequently, not to mention the likes of a turtle and frog. The littlest dino is adorable, too.
Friends working together to support each other as well as a teacher, Miss Beak, who knows how to utilize a teaching moment. You'll love the jester's hat and, hmm, the teacher in me wonders how many wonderfully creative hat ideas children might be able to come up with themselves after reading this book. The teacher is honest with them, too, I'll note, and doesn't make rash promises, another plus and subtle hint that we might not always get what we want. I loved the colorful illustrations and different kinds of dinosaurs shown and, oh, be sure to check out what's on the board as they work on one page. Thanks #NetGalley and #NorthSouthBooks for the virtual invite into the classroom, albeit these students are surely much bigger than any I ever taught. Fun read.
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