How I Captured A Dinosaur (Orchard Paperbacks) [Paperback]

Henry Schwartz (Author), Amy Schwartz (Illustrator)

Book Description

Publication Date: March 1, 1993 | Age Level: 4 and up | Series: Orchard Paperbacks

"While on a camping trip, an eight-year-old girl, fascinated by dinosaurs, finds a live one in the desert. . . . sure to capture the attention and affection of most children, and most libraries are sure to want at least one copy of this this winning story."--School Library Journal, starred review. Full color.

Editorial Reviews

From Publishers Weekly

A very funny, particularly kidlike narration highlights this fanciful tale of one girl's giant economy-sized pet. Ages 4-7.
Copyright 1993 Reed Business Information, Inc.

From School Library Journal

PreSchool-Grade 3-- While on a camping trip, an eight-year-old girl, fascinated by dinosaurs, finds a live one in the desert. From research she has done in school she determines that he is an Albertosaurus, so calls him Albert. Her parents obligingly let her keep him, since they had promised her any pet she wanted for her birthday, and they arrange for him to be towed back home. Albert turns out to be an endearing creature with a sweet, if ghoulish, face and a gentle disposition--shy but predisposed to children. He settles into his new home happily and finds an overwhelming reception when taken to school. Young readers, as well, will take to Albert and this captivating story. Wonderfully deadpan illustrations in pen and brush capture the personality of Albert and the warm humor of the story. Albert is sure to capture the attention and affection of most children, and most libraries are sure to want at least one copy of this winning story. --Sally R. Dow, Ossining Public Library, N.Y.
Copyright 1989 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 4 and up
  
• Paperback: 32 pages
• Publisher: Scholastic (March 1, 1993)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 053107028X
• ISBN-13: 978-0531070284
• Product Dimensions: 9.7 x 8.8 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,425,291 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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4.0 out of 5 stars Birthday Gift, February 15, 2012

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This review is from: How I Captured a Dinosaur (Hardcover)

This was ordered for our grandkids' birthdays They do enjoy it. The book come in very good condition. Thank you again.

2.0 out of 5 stars Lame, February 5, 2012

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Annie Veronica (Anchorage, AK) - See all my reviews

This review is from: How I Captured A Dinosaur (Orchard Paperbacks) (Paperback)

There is really nothing special about this book. My 3 1/2 year old does like it but I groan every time I have to read it again. It is written with a conversational speech pattern and for whatever reason is full of half sentences and non-sentences. There are plenty of opportunities for kids to learn to speak and write poorly. There is no need to enshrine it in a book.

5.0 out of 5 stars Can't Stop Reading It!, February 26, 2000

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Linda Gianni (New Jersey, USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: How I Captured A Dinosaur (Orchard Paperbacks) (Paperback)

My 5 year old daughter took this book out of the school library 3 months ago and has renewed it ever since. I have decided that it's about time we buy the book and let the library have their copy back. Both my 5 and 7 year old daughters love it. It's a funny, enjoyable book and they love to hear my husband add his own funny voices and comments to make it even funnier. Because they like it sooo much, even after 3 months, we don't mind continuing to read it to them. It's nice to see them enjoying a book so much. How I Captured A Dinosaur is a delightful book that every child and adult will enjoy.