Dinosaur Train by John Steven Gurney. 2002. 32 pgs. New York,
NY: HarperCollins Publishers. 9780060292454. Format reviewed: Hardcover.
Annotation: Jesse loves
dinosaurs and trains and draws a picture of a dinosaur train before bed. He's amazed
to be invited on an actual dinosaur train!
Reaction: Dinosaur
train is a fun romp about the realities of dinosaurs on a train. A train car
tipped over? Don't worry a dinosaur with a skull for butting will push it back
up!
Primary early literacy skills: Print Motivation. While some might call it pandering, it takes two
popular subjects for boys- dinosaurs and trains- and makes it work. It doesn't
use species names, which might otherwise slow it down. My son asked to be read
this story over and over, proving the formula worked.
Recommended ages: Ages 2
and up.
Tags/themes: Dinosaurs,
dreams, trains, imagination.
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