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.
Mary Dunigan says
My son loves dinosaurs and this would make a nice present for his birthday in May.
nice contest.
Carol Lawrence says
My grandson Sam is a dinosaur fanatic,I would love to gift him this book.
jane jakins says
dinosaur
Selinda McCumbers says
Thank you! My son would love this!
Annmarie says
This book looks like something that my 6yr old son would LOVE and treasure over the upcoming years! He has recently been bringing dinosaur books home from school to read so I know his interested in piqued! My 9yr old daughter would probably enjoy it as well!
Susan C says
I love giving books as gifts too! I would love to win this cool dinosaur book for my 5 year old grandson!
Tarah says
I love finding fun books for my nieces and nephews to read – this would be one of them!
Jason Nickolay says
Dinosaurs are so awesome. My nephew would love this. Thanks for the chance
beth shepherd says
I would love to win this for my 3 children especially my son. THank you
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Ellen C. says
My son would love this. Thanks for the chance.
Christine V says
love finding fun books
Sylvia Belle says
My grandchildren love Dinosaurs
Heidi Gail says
What a fantastic giveaway!
Dawn Dixon says
I really would love to win this for my nephew.
Thank you
mary boemmel says
My grandson would love these books.
Ann Fantom says
My daughter loves dinosaurs and would be thrilled with this book. Please enter me in your giveaway.
sarah h says
Nice looking books. My kids would love them.
Dave says
My nephews love dinosaurs, just like I did when I was their age. Wait, I still love dinosaurs! Well, we’d all love to have this great book. Thank you for the chance to win.
Catherine says
Rarrrr!
Thanx for the contest
Jennifer McCullar says
My 2yr old loves books more than toys esp. dino books.
Mozi Esmes Mommy says
I’ve heard about this book – I’d love to read it to my daughter!
Mama Zen says
My daughter loves dinosaurs, so she would really enjoy this!
Terra Heck says
This would be a great book for my son. Please count me in to win.
Jennifer M says
My daughter is a huge dinosaur fan, please enter me.
Rosey says
I love the illustrations from the review. They look pretty vivid.
KarenPr says
Another great book contest, please enter me.
Kris T. says
Awesome prize! Thanks for the chance to win.
Mia J. says
I would love to win this for my daughter.
Elizabeth Young says
We just took our 3-year-old son to the museum, and he now wants to dig for dino bones!
Susan Smith says
my son loves dinosaurs
Tamara B. says
Oh, my grandson would be beside himself over this book. He just is so crazy over dinosaurs and he even sleeps stuffed ones every night.
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Sarah Stern says
My son would really enjoy this!
Tracy Ferguson says
My son LOVES dinosaurs!
Marianna says
Looks like a great little boy book! Thanks for the chance to win!
Karen Gonyea says
Looks wonderful 🙂
Vicky Boackle says
my grandson would love this.
Jennifer M says
My daughter would thoroughly enjoy these books and we’re always looking for new material.
israel y says
i would love to win this for myself and my nephew too
Heather Goldsmith says
Books make great gifts! Please enter me.
James Jenkins says
wow
autie says
A rockin’ giveaway you’re having!
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Denyse says
My children would really enjoy this!
jan koontz says
just to cool
Leslie says
Terrific
Adrian Lamont says
This would be great for my kids, please count me in.
Jodene Gildea says
My daughter would love this book!
Douglas says
my nephew will love this… thank you
Vicki Wurgler says
my grandson would love the book
Gabriel J. says
My son would love it!
Christine says
My son would love this! thanks for the chance!