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!

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.

I was first introduced to the 'dinosaur' series when I was working in a daycare. I thought that they were a lot of fun to read and the kids in my classroom especially enjoyed them. When Christmas time rolled around and it was time to find a gift for my two-year old niece, I knew exactly what books I was going to look for. I had not read this one before and I was not disappointed in the least! "How Do Dinosaurs Play with Their Friends?" was full of all the same things that I loved about the other dinosaur books that I had read. From the clever rhyming to the wonderful illustrations, the books is full of fun for any young child. I also think that it is especially cool that the dinosaurs in the book are all named in a very subtle way. Whenever I have someone looking for a good gift for their young child I recommend this series. These books are great fun and good for both boys and girls!

I love the beautiful and humorous illustrations in these books. When I saw you could get them in board book form, I bought two for my daughter. She is a big dinosaur fan so I thought she would like them. My daughter is two and the books are a bit wordy for her, the books do not seem to hold her interest as much as many of her other books. I know when she gets older and understands the concepts she will appreciate the cute illustrations as much as I do.

Great gift for our nephew, he loves this series

Nice book

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.

Amazing book for kids. It’s funny, teaches life lessons and the art is amazing. My kids adore this series.