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Dinosaurs, Dinosaurs

In prehistoric days there were many different kinds of dinosaurs, big and small, those with spikes and those with long, sharp teeth.

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I Dreamt I Was a Dinosaur

A child dreams of being one dinosaur among many. Includes notes on dinosaur species mentioned in the rhyming text.

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Marlo and the Dinosaurs

When Marlo wakes up from his afternoon nap, he spots something curious ... His investigation brings him into a lush jungle, where a whole new world full of colorful dinosaurs of every size awaits him.

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How to Grow a Dinosaur

Provides practical advice for a young dinosaur when a baby brother arrives, such as the good news that he will be toddling soon, but the bad news that he will not know what is dangerous.

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The Dinosaur Tamer

With the strength of an Iguanodon and the speed of a Utah Raptor, lasso-tossing, Pleiosaurus-riding Rocky is legendary. There isn't a dinosaur in the land that would think of giving Rocky a lick of trouble. That is, until he meets T. Rex, the rip-roarinest, snip-snortinest, flame-breathinest reptilian ever to stomp the earth.

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Dinosaurs Don

A little boy tries to persuade his mother that dinosaurs don't have bedtimes.

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Ice Cream & Dinosaurs

Groovy Joe is a fun-loving dog with a tub full of ice cream--which he shares with his unexpected dinosaur guests.

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Gus, the Dinosaur Bus

Even though the school children think Gus the dinosaur bus is a great way to get to school, his size is causing traffic problems for the principle and the town.

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Shape by Shape

Turn the die-cut pages to discover colorful shapes, which come together to reveal a creature from long ago.

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Lizard from the Park

When a lizard hatches from the egg Leonard finds in the park, he names it Buster and takes it all around the city, but Buster grows bigger and bigger until Leonard realizes he must devise a way to return his pet to the deepest, darkest part of the park and set him free.

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Dinosaur Farm

It's hard work being a farmer--and even harder running a DINOSAUR FARM! Children will love spending a day on this vibrant farm, filled with appealing prehistoric creatures of every shape and size. They'll follow the farmer from dawn till dusk, through feedings, cleanings, baby hatchings, and finally to a sweet bedtime nighty-night. Who knew dinosaurs could be so cuddly? With clever dino-touches throughout, Frann Preston-Gannon's picture book will become a perennial favorite.

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Dear Dinosaur

"After a trip to the museum, Max writes a letter to his favorite dinosaur, the mighty T. Rex-- and Rex writes back! So begins a very unusual friendship in this interactive tale that features real letters and cards to open"--Page 4 of cover.

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Fossil

"When a boy and his dog go for a hike, the boy trips on a fossil, and it comes to life, revealing an ancient plant. The boy is so intrigued that he breaks two more fossils that come to life a dragonfly and a pteranodon. When these prehistoric creatures collide with present reality, the boy must figure out a way to make things go back to normal. " - Amazon.

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Don't Forget Dexter!

When his best friend, Jack, leaves him behind at the doctor's office, Dexter T. Rexter panics. First he tries to find Jack. Then he sings their special song. Then he sings their special song even louder.

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How Do Dinosaurs Choose Their Pets?

Also available in Hoopla. At first, the dinosaurs try to bring home all manner of wild beasts, but in the end, they learn to bring home an appropriate animal from a shelter or pet store and to love and care for it with attention.

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