Boo's dinosaur

Betsy Cromer Byars

Book - 2006

When young Boo is followed home by a dinosaur that only she can see, it causes a bit of trouble for her older brother, Sammy.

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Published
New York : Henry Holt 2006.
Language
English
Main Author
Betsy Cromer Byars (-)
Other Authors
Erik Brooks, 1972- (illustrator)
Edition
1st ed
Item Description
"An early chapter book."
Physical Description
41 p. : col. ill
ISBN
9780805079586
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Review by School Library Journal Review

Gr 1-3-This charming early chapter book tells the story of a girl who "finds" a dinosaur when she goes outside to play. Boo insists that she needs a particular book from the library to read to it, and then that she and her older brother, Sammy, must jump on her bed so that the dinosaur can see them through the window. In true older-sibling fashion, the boy at first tries to deter her but is eventually forced to give in or come to some sort of compromise. Brooks's illustrations show the action as well as Boo's flights of fancy. Byars takes full advantage of short words and sentences, helping readers to see themselves both in Boo's plays for attention and Sammy's desire for some peace and quiet. In the end, when Boo has to give up her dinosaur, she and Sammy share a lovely moment of mutual understanding. A natural recommendation for graduates of Syd Hoff's Danny and the Dinosaur (HarperCollins, 1958), this book is a welcome addition.-Adrienne Furness, Webster Public Library, NY (c) Copyright 2010. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.

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Review by Horn Book Review

Mom, an animal followed me home. Can I keep it?"" asks Boo in this beginning chapter book. Since the animal is a dinosaur that no one but Boo can see, Boo's parents and her brother, Sammy, agree. Brooks's whimsical black-and-white drawings, including wordless double-page spreads between the chapters, companionably illustrate this story of imaginary--or are they?--friends. (c) Copyright 2010. The Horn Book, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted. All rights reserved.

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Review by Kirkus Book Review

Little sister Boo will not leave big brother Sammy alone so he can read. Eventually he gives in and reads his book aloud to her and her toy dinosaur. Inspired by her brother's book, Boo goes out and finds a dinosaur of her own. When her parents humor her and let the dinosaur stay, Boo declares herself "the luckiest girl in the world." Despite his older brother stature, Sammy almost believes Boo when she tells about the flights she makes, the happy rumbling her imaginary friend makes and the high bed-bounces required for the dinosaur to see Boo in the window. And, when the dinosaur leaves, Sammy is there to comfort his little sister. Frequent warm black-and-white illustrations extend the text and provide ample visual cues in this reassuring tale of sibling love for new readers. (Fiction. 6-9) Copyright ©Kirkus Reviews, used with permission.

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