Big Book of Aussie Dinosaurs by Kel Richards,
illustrated by Glen
Singleton (Scholastic Australia)
HB RRP
$16.99
ISBN
978-1-74283-056-8
Reviewed by Jenny Heslop
Dinosaurs
are endlessly fascinating, especially to young children. And this Big Book
of Aussie Dinosaurs is perfect for small dinosaur fans. With exciting page
headings such as Attack! and Dinnertime! Children will be flipping
through the pages to discover all the facts and legends attributed to these
prehistoric creatures.
Focussing
on the dinosaurs who roamed Australia, this fabulous book talks about the
fastest, slowest, oldest, youngest, biggest and smallest Aussie dinosaurs. The
author compares them to animals such as chickens and whales so his young
audience will understand comparisons immediately.
The
text is humorous and informative and there is a gallery at the back of the book
to help with pronunciation of dinosaur names and what they mean. There is also
a small section explaining how we know what we know about them.
A large
hardcover, this book is a great size for little hands. The short nature of
picture books means the bites of information about each dinosaur is just right
for the focus of the very young.
The
humour in the text is emphasised in the illustrations. Bright and attractive,
they hook the reader in straight away. They also give added meaning to the
facts in fun and silly ways. A Skartopus is scaring a postman, a
Muttaburrasaurus with its round snout perfect for smelling with holding a very
stinky sock, and Australia's youngest dinosaur, Wintonopus, holding balloons
and a birthday cake with one candle.
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