How do dinosaurs say I love you?

 

Yolen, Jane & Teague, Mark. How do dinosaurs say I love you?, New York, N.Y. : Scholastic, 2009.

Jane Yolen offers readers another enjoyable story about young dinosaurs and how they express their love.  The book recounts one day in the life of a wide variety of dinosaurs who behave a lot like young children.  From bad moods in the morning, to playground shenanigans, and car seat tomfoolery; it's necessary to remind little ones that they are always loved.  Finally, at bedtime the young dinosaur smiles sweetly, and gives his parents kisses and hugs.  Mark Teague's gouache-and-ink illustrations provide detail and humour.  Older children will be interested in the scientific names of the dinosaurs which Teague has covertly labelled.  Yolen's rhyming text is moderately paced with a gentle tone making this book ideal for bedtime. (Age 3-5 years, Theme - Parent's love for their youngsters)