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What the Dinosaurs Did Last Night: A Very Messy Adventure Kindle Edition

by Refe Tuma (Author), Susan Tuma (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars 688 ratings
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From the creative parents who brought the world the web sensation "Dinovember" comes photographic proof of what toys get up to when the rest of the house is asleep.
You might have noticed weird things happening in your house. Unexplainable messes. Food all over the kitchen floor. Who could the culprits be? Dinosaurs! Boasting bright and hilarious photographs, along with a story written from the point of view of an older, wiser sibling, Refe and Susan Tuma's picture book documents a very messy adventure that shows just what the dinosaurs did last night.
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    2 - 5 years, from customers
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    What the Dinosaurs Did
  3. Print length
    137 pages
  4. Language
    English
  5. Grade level
    Preschool - 3
  6. Lexile measure
    570
  7. Publisher
    Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
  8. Publication date
    October 20, 2015
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    978-0316335621
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What the Dinosaurs Did Last Night What the Dinosaurs Did at School What the Dinosaurs Did the Night Before Christmas
What the Dinosaurs Did Last Night What the Dinosaurs Did at School What the Dinosaurs Did the Night Before Christmas
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DINO-mite books from Refe & Susan Tuma Just when you think the house is quiet and all the toys are away, a tiny group of dinosaurs are ready to cause lots of mischief! Dinosaurs? At school? What could possibly go wrong? The gang of dinos are ready to make more mayhem as they sneak into a backpack. Twas the night before Christmas, and everyone was snoring, until a few messy dinosaurs came through ROARING!

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K-Gr 2—Filled with whimsy and imagination, this book will delight children of all ages as a group of rogue dinosaurs seek misadventure, since they "aren't very good at following the rules." Reminiscent of the humor and themes (toys come alive when children go to sleep) from the movie Toy Story, this picture book comes alive with bold action. In an authors' note, the Tumas detail the origins of the work and how they decided to document their children's dinosaur toys as they came to life each night. This book is a collection of photographs inspired from their Dinovember collections on social media. Scenes range from mud-filled messes, art inspired graffiti as "sometimes they go too far" and spray paint each other to images of the dinos playing in the laundry room, where the authors' warn that "dinosaurs are dry clean only." Detailed photographs will keep kids turning the pages and parents enjoying the rockling dino antics. VERDICT Recommended for picture book collections and coffee tables alike.—Melissa Smith, Royal Oak Public Library, MI

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Praise for What the Dinosaurs Did Last Night: A Very Messy Adventure:
A Bank Street College Distinguished Children's Book
A 2017‑2018 Indiana Young Hoosier Book Award Nominee
 

* "The Tumas have much to answer for, as this album will join the many like scenes they have posted online as a record of their annual family "Dinovember" celebrations which are already, no surprise at all, spawning fans and similar outbreaks of disorder in other locales. The authors may well have created a monster with this deliciously chaotic notion."―Kirkus, starred review

"Filled with whimsy and imagination, this book will delight children of all ages... Detailed photographs will keep kids turning the pages and parents enjoying the rockling dino antics."―School Library Journal

"...successfully captures the wonder, exasperation, and secret admiration provoked by these terrible lizards’ terrible behavior."―Publishers Weekly

Praise for What the Dinosaurs Did at School:
 

"The Tumas' neon photographs of toy dinos draped in spaghetti, bouncing on soccer balls and
devouring library books are mini‑masterpieces of creativity."―USA Today

"The husband‑and‑wife team of "Dinovember" fame pose their plastic dinosaurs with props and use perspective masterfully to stage their scenes.... Better add plastic dinosaurs to the shopping list‑kids will want in on the fun."―Kirkus Reviews

"Amusing and fun, students who love dinosaurs will devour this book."―School Library Journal

"The compositions are excellent, the props adorable... and the hyperbolic narration sustains a fever pitch."―Publishers Weekly

Praise for What the Dinosaurs Did the Night Before Christmas:
 

“A fun-to-read, rhyming book that kids will enjoy…a nice addition to Christmas picture book collections.”―School Library Journal

Product details

  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B00W22IQN2
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Little, Brown Books for Young Readers (October 20, 2015)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ October 20, 2015
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 59942 KB
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Not enabled
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  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 137 pages
  • Page numbers source ISBN ‏ : ‎ 0316294594
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars 688 ratings

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  1. Susan Tuma

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    Susan Tuma is the co-creator of Dinovember and the bestselling and award-winning WHAT THE DINOSAURS DID picture book series, including WHAT THE DINOSAURS DID LAST NIGHT which Kirkus called "a deliciously chaotic notion" in their starred review, and was named a Bank Street College Best Book of the Year With Honors.

    Susan lives with her family in Crystal Lake, IL, where she has her Very Own Garage. Most days, you'll find her there, writing, drawing, or playing music under the name Good Lemons.

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  2. Refe Tuma

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    Refe Tuma is the author of critically-acclaimed FRANCES AND THE MONSTER which Kirkus calls "A fast-paced and remarkably original tale" with "a truly shocking finale," and received a starred review from Publisher's Weekly, along with its epic sequel FRANCES AND THE WEREWOLVES OF THE BLACK FOREST, a finalist for the Bram Stoker Award. Both are available in Hardcover, ebook, and audiobook from HarperCollins.

    Refe is also the co-creator of Dinovember and the WHAT THE DINOSAURS DID picture book series, including WHAT THE DINOSAURS DID LAST NIGHT, named a Best Children’s Book of the Year with Honors by Bank Street College.

    Since 2013, his Pushcart Prize and Best of the Net nominated short stories and essays have appeared in all sorts of places, from wonderfully obscure literary journals to the New York Times.

    He lives with his family, his dog Boris, and kittens Pablo and Nico in the Northwest suburbs of Chicago. Oh, and it’s pronounced ‘reef.’

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Customer reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars
688 global ratings

Customers say

Customers find the book very funny and playful. They say it's a great book for kids and adults, and fun for the whole family. Readers also praise the idea as fabulous, clever, and inspirational. Opinions are mixed on the writing quality, with some finding it wonderful and well-written, while others say the typography is sometimes hard to read.

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37 customers mention "Humor"37 positive0 negative

Customers find the book very funny, with great artwork. They also say it's playful, delightful, and hysterical. Readers mention their kids love dinosaurs in funny situations.

"My kids thought this book was hilarious, and we look forward to getting the rest of the books as well as the werewolf books when my kids get older...." Read more

"This is a fun book to read. Kids love the mess the dinosaurs make. The pictures are bright, fun, and colorful. Definitely recommend." Read more

"My son (4 yo) thinks this book is hilarious. We love looking at the pictures together and he even took this in for show and tell recently...." Read more

"Strongly recommend. This book had mom and dad both laughing...even on the forth and fifth reading the first day we got it...." Read more

29 customers mention "Book age"29 positive0 negative

Customers find the book great for kids and adults. They say it's fun for the whole family, good for family times, and memories. Readers also mention it brings back the magical joy of childhood.

"...This books shows some of the mischief they got into. Recommended for parents & adults who love the feel of magic and want to create some for their..." Read more

"...It brings back the magical joy of childhood to even us old geezers." Read more

"...In fact, I kept a copy for myself. This is enjoyable for adults as well. Great distraction at work for the team!" Read more

"This book is a hoot for both kids and grown ups as you watch what mischief the dinosaurs get into on each page! My 2 yr old son loves this book." Read more

17 customers mention "Creativity"17 positive0 negative

Customers find the idea fabulous, clever, and inspirational. They say the book is interesting and a great way for them to see how creative they can be with their imaginations. Readers also mention the book is easy and fun to read for all ages.

"...It's a wonderful book, it's a genius idea, and the MOST wonderful thing about it is that now there are people ALL OVER THE WORLD who are doing it..." Read more

"...the whole Dinovember event on-line back when it started, and the idea was fabulous...." Read more

"...I loved the creativity you have shown. The book was great. The work you put into the dinosaurs antics is amazing...." Read more

"...He pretends every member of the family is one of the dinosaurs. Wonderful idea and very imaginative. Shout out to KC!" Read more

5 customers mention "Book for dino lovers"5 positive0 negative

Customers find the book great for dinosaur lovers. They say it's perfect for any fan.

"Such a cute book with amazing pictures. Perfect for any Dino lover" Read more

"great for dino loving kids" Read more

"An excellent book for any dinosaur lovers. Grandson (age 4 yrs old) absolutely loved it." Read more

"Great book for dino fans !..." Read more

8 customers mention "Writing quality"5 positive3 negative

Customers have mixed opinions about the writing quality of the book. Some mention it's well-written, while others say the typography is sometimes hard to read.

"...The next two dinosaur books by the same author were cute and the font was fine and we enjoyed them...." Read more

"Amazingly well written book full of facts but appropriate even for younger grandsons" Read more

"Typography is sometimes hard to read/see.Great photos, kids make their own stories." Read more

"...Both my grandson and I enjoyed it very much!! It was funny and wonderfully written. We read it more than once." Read more

Super cute & easy read
5 out of 5 stars
Super cute & easy read
I got this gifted to my by my mother in law and wanted to review it since it’s cute! My 2 and 4 year old love this book! It’s a super quick, funny and easy to read kids book! The pictures are cute and my babies always smile and giggle reading this!
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Lucas Whitten
5.0 out of 5 stars Hilarious!
Reviewed in the United States on February 25, 2024
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My kids thought this book was hilarious, and we look forward to getting the rest of the books as well as the werewolf books when my kids get older. The illustrations are perfect!
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Nicole G. Nelms
5.0 out of 5 stars My kids love this book!
Reviewed in the United States on May 8, 2024
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My 6 year old saw this at book fair but we missed the deadline so I bought this for his birthday instead. While he’s the one who asked for it, even my 8 and 10 year olds love it and ask to borrow it constantly! Such a cute story and I even took it to read to his kindergarten class, and they all thought it was so much fun!
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Erin
5.0 out of 5 stars So Fun!
Reviewed in the United States on June 15, 2024
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I purchased this book to read via FaceTime with my three year old grandson! We both love it!
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Andrew Fast
5.0 out of 5 stars Dino lovers will enjoy!
Reviewed in the United States on March 6, 2024
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Such a cute book! My kids love reading what the dinosaurs did at night.
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D. Bell
5.0 out of 5 stars Dinovember, the month the dinosaurs come to life
Reviewed in the United States on December 12, 2020
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Many years ago a couple decided to add wonder to their children's lives, so in the month of the November, called Dinovember, the toy dinosaurs come to life and make messes. This books shows some of the mischief they got into. Recommended for parents & adults who love the feel of magic and want to create some for their household or for themselves to share.
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The Pelican
5.0 out of 5 stars Teacher approved!
Reviewed in the United States on December 7, 2023
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This is a fun book to read. Kids love the mess the dinosaurs make. The pictures are bright, fun, and colorful. Definitely recommend.
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winifred
5.0 out of 5 stars MAGIC!
Reviewed in the United States on December 22, 2014
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The excuse I used to buy this book was that it was for my grand-niece, but it was really for me. I love what this couple did for their children, and I love following them on Facebook during November, when we all get to share in the magic. It's a wonderful book, it's a genius idea, and the MOST wonderful thing about it is that now there are people ALL OVER THE WORLD who are doing it for their children, and sharing it with everyone. It brings back the magical joy of childhood to even us old geezers.
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Michael G McGuire
4.0 out of 5 stars Entertaining children's book
Reviewed in the United States on February 14, 2017
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Entertaining bedtime book for my kids. My daughter especially loves dinosaurs and gets a kick out of their antics. I've done some of the more playful ones with my kids. Its a better Elf on the Shelf essentially.
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BERNARDO AGUILAR
5.0 out of 5 stars Buenisimonpara los niños
Reviewed in Mexico on October 24, 2018
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Buenisimonpara los niños. Excelente para acostarles a dormir
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SusieReviews
5.0 out of 5 stars This book is one of my happy places...
Reviewed in Canada on August 4, 2017
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LOVE this book. Not only it is on my coffee table at home as a discussion piece, I will bring it over to friend's places when a good hearty laugh is needed. The imagination of the authors is rivaled only by their willingness to go to any lengths to get their kids to believe their dinosaurs come to life at night. I wish my parents had done something like this for me. Is it too late to get them to adopt me?
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Paulais
4.0 out of 5 stars parfait
Reviewed in France on January 15, 2015
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Je suis contente de mon achat. Livre en excellent état (et excellent livre !) , bonne communication avec le vendeur. Je recommande.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Grandios!
Reviewed in Germany on December 1, 2014
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Dinovember & das Buch sind einfach super-genial! Seit zwei Jahren verfolge ich das Geschehen auf Facebook & ich muss ehrlich sagen, dass es ein positiver Wahnsinn ist, was sich die beiden Tuma's einfallen lassen! Ein Buch von dem ich nicht weiß wen es mehr begeistert; große oder kleine Persönlichkeiten...Ich würde es jederzeit wieder kaufen & kann es nur wärmstens empfehlen! :-)
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N S Emmens
5.0 out of 5 stars So much fun. Love the creativity and imagination
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 18, 2014
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So much fun. Love the creativity and imagination. Have bought a few copies so I can give to my young nephews as a Christmas present.
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