Dinosaur vs. the Library

by Bob Shea, Bob Shea (Illustrator)

Overview

Use your indoor ROAR when reading this interactive story time favorite, from the popular Dinosaur vs. series by seriously funny man Bob Shea!

Dinosaur is going to one of his favorite places: the library! On the way, he invites his friends—a lonesome turtle, a sad owl and more—to ROAR along with him. But how will his roaring go over at the library? Has Dinosaur finally met his match in Storytime? By combining everyone's favorite feisty red dinosaur with a variety of animals and a celebration of reading, author-illustrator-designer Bob Shea has created another irresistible romp for toddlers and parents to enjoy together.

"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. School
Dinosaur Vs. the Potty

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781423133384
Publisher:	Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
Publication date:	09/27/2011
Series:	A Dinosaur vs. Book , #3
Pages:	40
Sales rank:	655,267
Product dimensions:	8.60(w) x 10.60(h) x 0.40(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

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

PreS-Gr 2—This third adventure of the roaring red reptile finds the scrappy contender setting out to roar his way to the library. Along the way, Dinosaur makes stealthy advances on a variety of unwary animals and succeeds in recruiting them as roarers, too. However, when he arrives at the library, he is told, "Use your inside roar!" Will Dinosaur be able to restrain himself during storytime? This episode is a bit disjointed compared to the previous ones, and it lacks the appeal of Dinosaur's triumphs over the more-routine childhood nemeses, like bedtime, bath time, and the potty. However children will still enjoy the spunky hero. Young readers will be captivated by the visual feast of bold, black strokes set off by bright primary colors and text that practically jumps off the page. The repetitive roaring makes this book well-suited as an interactive read-aloud.—Debbie Lewis, Alachua County Library District, FL

School Library Journal

Shea's irrepressible hero returns—stubby, red and toothier than ever.

Dinosaur has faced tremendous obstacles in his first few years of growing up (Dinosaur vs. Bedtime, 2008; Dinosaur vs. the Potty, 2010). So far only two things have ever proven to be worthy opponents. Until now. On his way to one of his most favorite places—the library—Dinosaur meets new animal friends. He convinces each one, from a flock of tiny chicks to a shy turtle and a hopelessly sobbing owl, to loudly ROAR along with him. Dinosaur wins every time! (He is no bully though; his opponents are clearly enjoying this roaring game.) But upon reaching the library, Dinosaur is met with an excruciating task. He must be quiet ... for an entire story. Hands clamped tightly over his mouth and eyes popping with exertion, Dinosaur worries. Can he do it? The power of a story wins! Observant readers will spot familiar characters amid Shea's bold, expressive scrawls, and everyone will cheer the library's success. Story time may have conquered Dinosaur, but with boisterous noise and boundless energy, Shea's Dinosaur titles will never fail to be read-aloud hits.

Dinosaur wins again! (Just deny it if he ever asks.) (Picture book. 3-5)

Kirkus Reviews