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Bobby lies awake and lonely in the middle of the night when he hears the sound of something sneaking past his window. Massive footprints lead him to a whole host of dinosaur friends to play with. Is he dreaming or not? There are bright and amusing illustrations to accompany the text, which alternates between prose and rhyme - plenty of opportunities to join in. Having enjoyed the book three or four times, my small granddaughter wanted to take it home with her.
Janice Knight, CAROUSEL
Pre-school Dino stories have huge appeal and Emmett's offering is no exception. The cover art of a pajama-clad child in the arms of a large dinosaur will encourage parents and their pre-schoolers to thumb through this picture book. Inside, readers will find well-designed, attractive pages where cartoon-like artwork serves to complement the whimsical, rhythmic text. Colorful characters romp through a night-blue landscape, and the stars of the show-the dinosaurs-are highlighted in vibrant double-page illustrations. The story line is simple: It's late at night and everyone but young Bobby is fast asleep. He is wide-awake, and hears a strange sound down in the street. He investigates and discovers a huge dinosaur creeping past his house. Bobby and his bemused black kitten decide to follow it, through quiet streets to the city hall, where they find a whole herd of playful dinosaurs and join in on their late-night jaunt. These prehistoric beasts are largely generic; they are not overly ferocious, and at the same time are not too cute, striking a balance that toddlers and pre-schoolers will certainly appreciate at bedtime.
Carol L. MacKay, SCHOOL LIBRARY JOURNAL
The collaborative effort of author Jonathan Emmett and illustrator Curtis Jobling, Dinosaurs After Dark is a playful and entertaining story of Bobby, a young boy who follows the crunching step of giant feet at night, and finds dinosaurs after dark in the city square! Dinosaurs After Dark is an energetic tale, brought to life with bright, stylized color artwork, and especially recommended for beginning readers.
MIDWEST BOOK REVIEW
What would any sensible boy do if he saw a dinosaur through his window? Go out and play with it of course!
But what if there were more than one, and they threatened to eat you ... A must for young dinosaur fans.
Clare Walters, PRACTICAL PARENTING
Young children everywhere love dinosaurs but how many have actually seen them, let alone played with them? In Dinosaurs After Dark Bobby is in bed when he hears a noise... on investigating he sees a "huge enormous dinosaur". So begins the most amazing adventure, playing hide and seek, finding other dinosaurs, jumping over rooftops and much more, all at night.
Dinosaurs After Dark is mainly told in rhyme, and though it is very simple it is full of adventure, action, imagination and excitement coupled with outstanding colourful illustrations. It is especially suitable for children age 4 plus.
Susan Naylor, AMAZON.CO.UK |
