How Do Dinosaurs Play with Their Friends?

Effectiveness: This book has been absolutely invaluable for helping my 3-year-old navigate the social challenges of preschool and playdates. The familiar format of showing what dinosaurs DON'T do first, then demonstrating positive behaviors, really clicks with young children. Since reading this regularly, I've noticed my son actually using phrases from the book during real play situations, like "I can share my toys like the dinosaurs do!" The lessons about taking turns, being gentle, and including others have translated directly into better playground behavior. It's become our go-to book before playdates because it primes him to think about being a good friend. The relatable scenarios help him understand that everyone sometimes feels left out or frustrated, but there are better ways to handle those feelings. Quality: Jane Yolen and Mark Teague consistently deliver exceptional quality, and this book maintains the high standards of the entire series. The illustrations are absolutely gorgeous - each dinosaur has such expressive faces and body language that perfectly convey the emotions and behaviors being described. The hardcover construction has held up beautifully through countless readings and enthusiastic page-turning by little hands. The rhyming text flows naturally and makes reading aloud enjoyable for both parent and child. The paper quality is excellent with vibrant colors that make every page visually engaging. You can tell this is a professionally crafted book designed to last through years of regular use. Value for Money: This book delivers tremendous value considering the important social skills it teaches and the entertainment it provides. We've read it hundreds of times over the past year, and it continues to be relevant as my son encounters new social situations. The lessons have prevented countless playground conflicts and helped build his confidence in making friends. When I think about the cost of this book versus even one social skills therapy session, the educational value is remarkable. It's also been perfect for gifting to other parents dealing with similar friendship challenges with their children. This has become one of our most treasured books and an essential parenting tool. Highly recommend for any family working on social skills and friendship development!

I highly recommend these books. I have bought several from this series and love them. They are simple, teach important skills, fun and so relatable!! I especially love the board book so my great nephew can add to his library and enjoy throughout the years!

The best book series for toddlers! My daughter loves them and learns a lot from them. Great gift idea.

Cute book, easy to read. I got the book for my 5yo to participate in a Christmas gift exchange and the little boy was so excited to have picked that gift! Any kid fan of dinosaurs will like the book!!

The full-size "How Do Dinosaurs..." books (Eat Their Food, Go To Bed, Get Well Soon, Go To School) are wonderful and fun, and this book follows in that mold. The story doesn't seem much shorter than in the bigger books, and has the same great rhyming cadence even though the words are more than the usual one-syllable words. It is fun for parents to read as well as children! The illustrations seem to be about as detailed as the bigger books, as well. They are just scaled down versions. Of course I miss all the dinosaurs pictured in the endpapers of the bigger books, but the board books are more portable for the car, etc. and not as easily damaged. We also got the board book "How Do Dinosaurs Clean Their Rooms" and like it as well. However, "How Do Dinosaurs Count To Ten" and "How Do Dinosaurs Learn Their Colors" are our least favorite books in the series. My son is 18 months old and we started him with these books at about a year old. They are his favorites! He loves to pick out the small details he recognizes (toy trucks & balls, the dog or cat, etc.). And he definitely cares from one day to the next which one we pick out to read - they don't all seem the same to him. He likes some of the dinosaurs better than others, some of the stories better, etc. Great series. My only question is, why are all the dinosaurs male? I have a boy so I didn't think of it until recently, after reading the series for six months. We have all the books and all the dinosaurs are referred to as "he". I know, they are tough and scary, but there has to be female dinosaurs, too! Unfortunately, stereotypes are being reinforced here. But that is my ONLY complaint with these books. I'm sure girls will love them, too. The dinosaurs are pictured in a "people" world, inside houses, riding in cars, inside school, etc., so the message is not gender-specific.

so these are the little books. Be careful when looking up this series. We started with these 10 years ago when Kohl's had them on the isles, my grandson loved them. Now we have another grandson and kept two of these series for all these years. he is now three and loves them as well. So I was happy to see there was more of them when I looked them up. they are cute books with a good learning message for young kids. I did not know though there was little books.

Great gift for our nephew, he loves this series

My boys love all things dinosaurs.

è in formato tascabile ottimo anche da leggere in auto. anche se in inglese è semplice e facile da capire

Livro bem impresso, capa dura, páginas grossas, belas ilustrações. O propósito é ensinar as crianças a dividirem seus brinquedos e dar a vez a seus amigos. Para crianças pequenas

My son loves this book . It has good illustrations.

Great little durable boardbook. My niece loves the story the only downside is that it's short. Although having said that, it is better for her to read by her self and she doesn't get the chance to become bored.

This is a good boon to teach kids about gentle play with peers. Highly recommended.