Daniel's Dinosaurs [Library Binding]

Mary Carmine (Author), Martin Baynton (Illustrator)

Book Description

Age Level: 3 and up

Everywhere he goes, Daniel sees different kinds of dinosaurs--until he visits an aquarium. Includes a brief dinosaur glossary.

Editorial Reviews

From Publishers Weekly

In this appealing flight of fancy, New Zealanders Carmine andBaynton present a cartoony celebration of a boy obsessed bydinosaurs. Daniel reads, draws, writes, imagines and finally seesdinosaurs everywhere--playing badminton next door, checking groceriesat the supermarket, frolicking in the classroom. His impatient mother,trying to distract the boy, suggests a trip to the aquarium. The twospend a long time looking at tide pools, stingrays and octopuses, butwhen they come to the sharks, they "stayed for a very long timeindeed." The result? Mother succeeds in weaning Daniel from dinosaurs,but a new creature has captured his fancy. This amusing thoughsomewhat slight tale is sure to connect with similarly inclinedchildren. Ages 2-7.
Copyright 1991 Reed Business Information, Inc.

From School Library Journal

PreSchool-Grade 2-- Young, bespectacled Daniel loves dinosaurs. A Pterodactyl mobile hangs from his bedroom ceiling; a dinosaur lampshade stands beside the bed; walls, bedpost, and even his clothing sports dinosaurs. In fact, he is so taken with the creatures that he imagines his neighbors as Plateosaurs and his teacher as a "friendly, plant-eating Diplodocus" who occasionally turns into fierce Tyrannosaurus. His mother thinks a visit to the aquarium might broaden Daniel's interests. It does: "As they left, Daniel said goodbye to the smiling, grey nurse shark in the ticket office . . . ." Carmine presents a youngster who is imaginative, obsessive, and completely childlike. Cartoon illustrations in soft colors and light black lines are detailed and expressive. A brief glossary includes pronunciation and a short description of the dinosaurs Daniel encounters. Although Carmine's theme is no longer a unique one in picture books, it will appeal to young dinosaur fans. --Maria B. Salvadore, District of Columbia Public Library
Copyright 1991 Reed Business Information, Inc.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 3 and up
  
• Library Binding: 27 pages
• Publisher: Scholastic Trade (January 1991)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 059044638X
• ISBN-13: 978-0590446389
• Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 8 x 0.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 9.6 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,039,991 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Magnificent obsession, May 1, 2000

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saliero (NSW Australia) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Daniel's Dinosaurs (Library Binding)

Perfectly captures the obsessions youngsters can develop! Daniel lives and breathes dinosaurs, and sees them everywhere - at the supermarket, directing traffic, his teacher. That is, until the day his mother takes him to the aquarium, where he looks at the sharks ....for a very long time!

Absolutely delightful and lovely illustrations.

Sure to amuse the younger dino afficianados.

4.0 out of 5 stars This One's a Keeper!, April 8, 2000

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Pam Powers - See all my reviews

This review is from: Daniel's Dinosaurs (Library Binding)

This book's appeal lies chiefly with Daniel's obsession with dinosaurs. He lives in his imagination, seeing dinosaurs everywhere he goes and in everything he does. It brought back memories to me of being a young child living in a fantasy world, and being so wrapped up in it that it seemed very real. My son, Jack, loves this book and we've checked it out at the library again and again. Now we want our own! This book is fun for kids to hear and for parents to read.

1 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The Book Mum Wrote About Me., June 27, 2000

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Francis Carmine (New Zealand) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Daniel's Dinosaurs (Library Binding)

I was very surprised indeed when I found my mothers book, at.... Of course I am a tad bias towards the book, but Ihonestly believe it is a spectacular book. It is special to me as it was I who inspired her to write the story. It is brought to life brilliantly with the precise illustrations by renound illustrater (renound in New Zealand) Martin Baynton. If your child or yourself likes Dinosaurs then this is the book for them/you.