Dinosaur Hunt (Max Spaniel) (Hardcover)

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Max Spaniel is a daffy hound dog who one day decides to go on a dinosaur dig. But what Max thinks are dinosaur parts is just a lot of junk--or is it? As Max puts his fossils together, readers will see how the random objects Max finds--including a football, a hockey stick, and an old boot--transform into a living dino!

New readers will laugh out loud as they follow the fantastical thoughts of this wacky hound. The ingenious story, by David Catrow, is easy to read with lots of visual humor.

About the Author

DAVID CATROWÂ’s zany illustrations have illuminated over 30 books for kids, and his editorial cartoons are syndicated in more than 900 newspapers in the U.S. and Canada. When asked if there is something he would like to learn how to do, he responded that he would like to learn how to catch a Frisbee with his teeth! He lives in Ohio with his wife and two children.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 4-8
  
• Hardcover: 40 pages
• Publisher: Orchard Books (August 1, 2009)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0545057485
• ISBN-13: 978-0545057486
• Product Dimensions: 8.8 x 5.8 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 7.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #191,131 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars a silly & fun early reading book!, August 10, 2009

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What makes a great book for new readers? These books need simple sentences and words, yes, but most of all they need a story (and pictures) that makes kids laugh. Are you in search of a great book for your new reader? Dinosaur Hunt is a great early reader for kids in kindergarten and 1st grade who are now reading full sentences. It would also be perfect for preschoolers who loves silly stories and illustrations.

Max is not your typical dog. He is a hunter, a skilled and persistent hunter. He will track down the biggest beast of them all - a dinosaur. So Max tracks down the head, and then the body. But as all kids know, you can build a dinosaur out of anything.

The illustrations are wonderful. Zany and silly, they draw you right in. This is perfect for kids who want a silly story. Catrow is the illustrator of many books, but this is his first as both author and illustrator - you can tell that he loves dogs.