Dinosaur Kisses

Dinosaur Kisses follows a baby dinosaur named Dinah who hatches from an egg and begins exploring her world. She discovers she can stomp, chomp, and make noise as she moves through her environment. As Dinah encounters other creatures, she attempts to figure out how to give kisses. Her efforts to master this skill lead to unexpected results and encounters with various forest inhabitants. The story tracks Dinah's journey of self-discovery and learning to control her natural dinosaur instincts. Simple text and expressive illustrations work together to capture her determination and enthusiasm. This picture book explores themes of growing up, learning through trial and error, and accepting one's true nature. The narrative speaks to young readers who are discovering their own abilities and limitations.

Readers call this book silly and entertaining for toddlers and preschoolers, with many noting it works well for story time readings. Parents report their 2-4 year olds request repeated readings and try to mimic the dinosaur's actions. Liked: - Simple, expressive illustrations that convey the dinosaur's emotions - Interactive elements that encourage children to stomp and chomp along - Short length suitable for young attention spans - Teaching moments about learning from mistakes Disliked: - Some found the ending abrupt - A few parents mentioned the chomping/biting theme wasn't ideal for children learning not to bite - Limited appeal beyond the preschool age group Ratings: Goodreads: 3.8/5 (807 ratings) Amazon: 4.6/5 (178 ratings) "Perfect for active toddlers who love to make noise," wrote one librarian reviewer. "The facial expressions alone make this book worth reading," noted a parent on Goodreads.

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🦖 Author David Ezra Stein won the Ezra Jack Keats New Writer Award for his first book, "Cowboy Ned & Andy" 🦖 The main character, Dinah, is a baby dinosaur who hatches from an egg and immediately tries to learn how to kiss, leading to humorous misadventures 🦖 The book's illustrations use a vibrant three-color palette of pink, green, and black to create a playful, energetic atmosphere 🦖 David Ezra Stein both wrote and illustrated this book, as he does with most of his works, using his signature expressive style 🦖 The story subtly teaches young readers about trial and error while learning new skills, as Dinah's attempts at kissing result in CHOMPS, STOMPS, and WHOMP