Dinosaur vs. School

by Bob Shea, Bob Shea (Illustrator)

Overview

From the popular Dinosaur vs. series comes another rambunctious read-aloud that will tickle toddlers, teachers and parents at back-to-school time and every day after!

Dinosaur is starting preschool today. ROAAAR! There are new friends to meet, dress-up outfits to wear, glitter and googly eyes to paste, musical instruments to play, and snacks to eat. What's not to like? But then... oh, no! It's Dinosaur vs. Clean-up Time! Fortunately, when friends work together, everyone wins!
 
With all the bright colors, bold lines, and toddler-like exuberance that have made the previous Dinosaur vs. books irresistible, DINOSAUR VS. SCHOOL will both amuse and reassure anyone going off to school for the first time.

"Shea's Dinosaur titles will never fail to be read-aloud hits!" —Kirkus Reviews

Don't miss the other Dinosaur vs. books:
Dinosaur Vs. Bedtime
Dinosaur Vs. Mommy
Dinosaur Vs. the Potty
Dinosaur Vs. the Library

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781423160946
Publisher:	Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
Publication date:	06/14/2016
Series:	A Dinosaur vs. Book , #5
Pages:	32
Product dimensions:	5.60(w) x 7.00(h) x 0.80(d)
Age Range:	3 - 5 Years

About the Author

Bob Shea has written many popular books for children, including Chez Bob, Who Wet My Pants?, Unicorn Thinks He’s Pretty Great and the Dinosaur vs. … series. He lives in Madison, Connecticut and he invites you to visit his website at bobshea.com.

Editorial Reviews

★ 05/26/2014
School is no match for Shea’s rambunctious, ever-confident red dino, starring in his fifth picture book. This is a hero who brings a winner-takes-all attitude toward making friends, playing dress-up, and craft projects alike: “Roar! Sprinkle! Roar! Glue! Dinosaur wins!” shouts Dinosaur, as Shea draws him in manic brushstrokes covered in googly eyes. But when it’s time to clean up, Dinosaur looks more like a frightened salamander than a fearless reptile. Shea’s illustrations are as unruly and imaginative as ever in this pitch-perfect, egocentric take on living (school) life to the max. Ages 3–5. Agent: Steven Malk, Writers House. (June)

Publishers Weekly

* "Shea's illustrations are as unruly and imaginative as ever in this pitch-perfect, egocentric take on living (school) life to the max."—Publishers Weekly, starred review

Praise for the Dinosaur vs. series:

“Dinosaur is a deservedly popular guy.” —BCCB

“Shea's Dinosaur titles will never fail to be read-aloud hits. Dinosaur wins again!” —Kirkus Reviews

"Prepare your dinosaur voices and exaggerated roars, because this is a read-aloud that children will ask for over and over. When it comes to Dinosaur vs. the mom or dad reader, Dinosaur wins!" —Bookpage

From the Publisher

07/01/2014
PreS-Gr 1—Dinosaur is embarking on a new experience: school. Shea's collages are bold, vivid, and laugh-out-loud funny. His cartoon style is at times reminiscent of The Powerpuff Girls and The Ren & Stimpy Show yet is uniquely his own. Kids will appreciate the humor and Dinosaur's confidence as he faces off against some familiar situations. This is an excellent read-aloud that becomes interactive as the story builds. As an added bonus, if you look closely, you can spot Buddy and the Bunnies from Shea's previous book. Add this title to your cart, and your patrons and students will be sure to cheer.—Krishna Grady, Darien Library, CT

School Library Journal

2014-05-19
Can a dinosaur come out on top when he tries to tackle all kinds of new things at school?Meeting new friends? Not a problem—just smile. Dressing up? He's got that (and style too— sombrero, swim fins and a police uniform). Glitter, glue and googly eyes? He now sports 19 eyes. He is equally adept at making both a snack and music. But what about when it's time to clean up? The design of the book plays a large part in the action. Every other right-hand page segues the red dino from one victory to the next thing he tries. Still sporting three googly eyes, he marches off the right side of the page, "Dinosaur versus…." A turn of the page reveals "monkey snacks! // ROAR! / Roar, raisins! / Roar, apples!" Another page turn, and "DINOSAUR WINS!"; the tummy-rubbing dino saunters off to the next battle. But while Shea's indomitable red T. Rex has experienced many victories (Dinosaur vs. Santa, 2012, etc.), he comes up a little short here. The book nicely introduces the types of activities those new to school will participate in, but the digital mixed-media illustrations are so jumbled and manic that readers won't get a clear sense of them. Still, Shea's concept of "winning" at school clearly has to do with self-confidence, determination and, sometimes, teamwork—a winning idea indeed. (Picture book. 3-6)

Kirkus Reviews