Book Review: How Do Dinosaurs Say Trick or Treat
If you’re looking for a Halloween book that combines fun, life lessons, and a touch of prehistoric charm, How Do Dinosaurs Say Trick or Treat? by Jane Yolen and Mark Teague could check all the boxes. This whimsical story brings dinosaurs to life in hilarious situations, teaching kids how to enjoy Halloween with good manners and thoughtful behavior. Read on for a review of the picture book How Do Dinosaurs Say Trick or Treat? , published by Scholastic Press.
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How Do Dinosaurs Say Trick or Treat? by Jane Yolen and Mark Teague is an entertaining Halloween-themed book in the bestselling How Do Dinosaurs series. This silly story uses playful rhymes and large scaled illustrations to teach kids about good behavior during Halloween activities.
In How Do Dinosaurs Say Trick or Treat?, mischievous dinosaurs learn the dos and don’ts of trick-or-treating. In the beginning of the book, they start off stomping on pumpkins or causing chaos but they soon figure out how to carve pumpkins, help with decorations, and share treats with friends. The chaotic behavior make the story relatable and entertaining for young readers, while the lessons on kindness and courtesy are a subtle hint that is expressed when the dinosaurs are helpful and not causing a disturbance.
The illustrations by Mark Teague are fun and detailed, capturing the dinosaurs’ goofy smiles and antics perfectly. Plus, kids will enjoy searching for the names of the dinosaurs hidden on each page—a educational feature in all the books in this series.
This series, with over 23 million copies in print, encourages good behavior through humorous examples that are both engaging and memorable. How Do Dinosaurs Say Trick or Treat? is perfect for helping kids learn valuable life lessons in a fun way. If you’re looking for a Halloween book to read with young children, this dino-mite adventure is a fantastic choice!
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