Illustrated by Bob Shea

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On Sale: Sep 9, 2008
Page Count: 40 pages
Publisher: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
ISBN-13: 9781423113355

Fans of No, David! will love this not-quite-ready-for-bedtime book that launched a top-selling series—by favorite funny man Bob Shea!

Roaaaar! Roaaaar! This little dinosaur usually wins everything, and nothing can stop him—not talking grownups, spaghetti, or even bath time. But what happens when he faces the biggest challenge of all—bedtime? With a dramatic, giggle-inducing storytime text including irresistible ROAARS, little dinosaurs will be begging for this book to be read again and again!

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

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

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A Dinosaur vs. Book

“A high-volume attention-grabber that will have audiences roaring along enthusiastically. Fine fare for No, David! fans.”
Kirkus Reviews
“Shea's freewheeling compositions convey both a beguiling spontaneity and a preschooler's sense of invincibility. Kids will be only too happy to capitulate to this irresistible package.”
Publishers Weekly
“A comical stand-in for any young would-be monster who has made up his or her mind and won't budge. But in the end, thankfully, ‘Bedtime wins. Good night, dinosaur.’”
The New York Times Book Review
“Minimal text and backgrounds keep the focus squarely on the familiar activities and events of a preschooler's day and make the book ideal for active readers, whose approach to life will likely mirror this energetic, adorable (sorry, but check out those pajamas) little red dinosaur's.”
Horn Book
“The predictable text and lively expressions of this cartoonlike character will appeal to kids who are on the go all day. Just don't expect them to go down quietly as they will be roaring right along with this little hero.”
School Library Journal
“Young dinosaurs will soon join in gleefully on the roars and the repeated refrain, and sheer literary momentum may be enough to send listeners roaring off to bed along with Dinosaur.”
The Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books

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Bob Shea

About the Illustrator

Bob Shea has written some of your favorite stories like Chez Bob, Who Wet My Pants?, Unicorn Thinks He’s Pretty Great and the Dinosaur vs. … series. He lives in Madison, CT and you can visit his website at bobshea.com.

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