Dazzle the Dinosaur [Library Binding]

Marcus Pfister (Author)

Book Description

Age Level: 4 and up

Dazzle the dinosaur helps his friend Maia and her mother reclaim their former home from the nasty Dragonsaurus.

Editorial Reviews

From Publishers Weekly

The appeal of this somewhat run-of-the-mill story is boosted by the use of a reflective overlay on the tiny prehistoric hero's spines-the same technique that brought bestsellerdom to Pfister's The Rainbow Fish. Readers first meet Dazzle as a sparkly egg that has mysteriously appeared in Mother Maiasaurus's nest. He hatches at the same time as little Maia, and they become fast friends, exploring the valley where they live and dodging its many dangers-including the bloodthirsty Tyrannosaurus Rex. Dazzle vows to rout the evil Dragonsaurus who drove the Maiasauruses from their valley, a quest ensues, and the flashy hero's shiny spines save the day. Pfister's soft pen-and-wash illustrations, rendered in soothing hues of lavender, soft green and blue are pretty, though oddly bland-with the exception, of course, of Dazzle's shiny spines. There is some fact woven into this fantasy, but these wide-eyed dinosaurs have more in common with Barney than with the exhibits of a natural history museum. Ages 5-8.
Copyright 1994 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

From School Library Journal

Kindergarten-Grade 2?Two young dinosaur friends, Maia (a Maiasaurus) and Dazzle (who has a row of iridescent, foil-stamped spines on his back), set off to reclaim their ancestral cave from a mean Dragonsaurus that has taken over. They scare him away with an implausible tactic and then, in an anticlimactic ending, lead the other dinosaurs back to the peaceful valley. Blues and blended greens predominate in the watercolor illustrations. The cartoonlike creatures have wide eyes; Maia has long, curly lashes. Dazzle's spines hint at a magical element that is never really delivered. A dazzle-less production.?Alexandra Marris, Rochester Public Library, NY
Copyright 1995 Reed Business Information, Inc.

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Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 4 and up
  
• Library Binding
• Publisher: North-South Books; 1st edition (September 1, 1994)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1558583386
• ISBN-13: 978-1558583382
• Product Dimensions: 11.6 x 8.7 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 14.6 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #6,525,953 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

16 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars 4-year-old loves this, September 22, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Dazzle the Dinosaur (Hardcover)

By popular author Marcus Pfister (Rainbow Fish fame). My daughter loves this story and asks to hear it every day. Liked the "scary parts" about a pair of young dinosaurs overcoming threats and finding their way back home. Charming illustrations. Great gift for kindergarten or preschool classroom.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Exciting book!, July 7, 2005

A Kid's Review

This review is from: Dazzle the Dinosaur (Hardcover)

This was a great book to read and I just loved Dazzle! I am glad it had a happy ending and Dazzle didn't get eaten by the Dragonsaurus. I really enjoyed the teacher reading this story to our class.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Cute book for young dino fans, July 17, 2001

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J. Chilton "desert living" (AZ USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Dazzle the Dinosaur (Hardcover)

For a young dino fan this will be the most dazzling book on the block! Very cute!