This book stands out.
I — of course — love receiving books, and when I can get away with it, I love giving books too. When the kids are invited to a birthday party, I always ask if there are any books that their friend might like. Even if they aren’t booklovers, an outstanding topical book in their area of interest could wow a child on his or her birthday.
DINOSAUR fits firmly in this category. You have to see it to believe the “wow factor.” For one, it’s a big book, which is always impressive. The dinosaur on the cover is textured, so immediately reading this book is a multi-sensory experience, as you feel the bumpy skin of the T-Rex that snarls out from the cover before you even open the book.
In addition to that, each page offers something special: pages that unfold to reveal interesting charts and diagrams, little books within books to read, and my daughter’s favorite — a see-through scene that switches perspective as you turn the page.
The book would be perfect for the older dinosaur-lover (ages 8 and up). There is so much information here, that I think that even a dinosaur fanatic would learn something new. If not, he or she would at least be captivated by the bright pictures and creative presentation of ideas.
The letter found (in a real envelope) inside the cover of the book informs the reader that Henry Gideon, professor of paleontology at Tilgate University, is retiring and leaving his notebook to his colleague Dr. Brown. The notebook — this book — contains all the notes collected from his life’s work of dinosaur hunting, so that Dr. Brown can continue his quest.
With an intriguing invitation like that, a child can’t help but delve in to discover these secrets for himself.
The awesome interactive page at Hachette books gives you a great sneak-peek at this amazing book. You and your little dino hunter should check out the information and activities.
We are giving away five copies (U.S. shipping addresses only, please) of DINOSAUR.
One Grand Prize winner will receive a copy of DINOSAUR, plus five additional young reader’s titles from the Little, Brown bookshelf including: Tumtum & Nutmeg, Rumblewick’s Diary, The Mousehunter, Daniel X (which I reviewed here), and Ignatius Mcfarland: Frequenaut.
Four other winners will receive a copy of DINOSAUR.
If you’d like to win (U.S. residents only), please leave a comment. We’ll close the contest on April 28, and announce the winners on April 29.
Managing Editor Jennifer Donovan also blogs at Snapshot about life with her tween daughter and preschool son.
ky2here says
The grandkids love dinosaurs. I wish they’d actually encounter one!
Candie L says
I have a family friend that would love this. Thank you
ann shuda says
love it
Andria says
Great giveaway. I would love a chance to win. Thank you.
Christie says
Dinosaurs!!! Yeah, they rule here with the kids!
Debra F says
My oldest son loves Dinosaurs and he would really like this. Thanks.
Shirley Hicks says
My grandson would love this
Sandy M says
Dinosaurs are popular with my grandsons … scary but still popular. They’d love this book -actually they love most books!
Chrysa says
I would love to win!
Tara Hill says
My son and I would love to read these! Thanks for the chance!
Kyndra Sherman says
These books would make great gifts!
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Ann says
How wonderful! Thanks for the giveaway!
christopher h says
youngest is right at that dinosaur age
Amy L says
This sounds like a great book, one to learn from and also one to spark imaginations! Would love to win for my little snoogs! He loves to roar!
Kathleen S. says
What a neat book! I love that it involves kids using their senses as well as their brains. Thanks!
Erma says
I would love the chance to win,thanks.
Cynthia Mercado says
My son loves dinosaurs and will love this book.
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Crystal F says
My girls would love this! Thank you!!
veronica sandberg says
want to win this
Marie says
My kids would love these books!
Kathy Emerick says
I would love this for my grandkids! They all love to read .Thanks for a great giveaway!
Sheila H says
We love books! Thanks for the chance!
Marion B says
My son loves dinosaurs so this book would be a hit!
Leslie S. says
My 6 yr old son is crazy about dinosaurs.Thanks!
Dan says
My kids would like these
jessi hilton says
nephew would love this
Diane Baum says
My students would love this book.
Ellie W says
My two little grandsons would love this. Thanks for the giveaway.
Amy Bradshaw says
Would love to win, my son loves dinosaurs like crazy! lol
Amy
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Veronica L. says
My oldest son is a HUGE Dinosaur fan so i know he would absolutely love this giveaway. Thanks for the chance 🙂
Tamara Burks says
Nice looking book.
Thomas Gibson says
thank u for this promotion!
Ed Nemmers says
For my niece Hannah!
Collin says
Looks amazing, I hope I win one of these contests!!!!
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I`ll be crossing my fingers!!!! (:
TRACY HEYER says
the kids would love this. thanks.
Julie K says
The kids love to add new books to their library. Thanks!
Michelle says
My 8 year old daughter loves dinosaurs! Thanks!
Jessica says
These look like a great group of books to read to my son. He loves Dinosaurs and these would make our stories before bedtime all the more better. Thanks
Liz Sawyer says
ROAR!
chastidy says
My boys would love this, they both love Dinos. Thanks 🙂
Betty C says
This would be a great book for my grandson.
Jammie says
My daughter is getting where she is interested in fossils and dinosaurs we was watching a documentary on in the other day would be a great gift to her
Linda Russell says
I would give these books to my four year old grandson who loves dinosaurs more than anything else. He recently was treated to a Disneyworld trip by his paternal grandparents, and his favorite part of the trip was ‘dinoworld’! Thanks for the contest.
Traci C says
My niece would go nuts for this – and her birthday is next month 🙂
jayne says
My littleone would love this! thanks so much!
Martha J says
My grandaughter loves dinosaurs. Thanks for the giveaway!
Nanette Olson says
My grandson absolutely loved dinosaurs and would love this prize.
Craig Cota says
I have two grandchidren, They say PAPA, read me more, This sounds like it will be great, THANKS
Hope you pick Old Papa Cota
Lily Kwan says
Please enter me into the contest. Thanks!
sharon says
these would be well used by my son, thanks for contest