Dinosaur Kisses
By David Ezra Stein
The Story
A newly hatched dinosaur named Dinah tries out stomping and chomping on the world around her, then sets out to give a kiss without accidentally whomping anyone first.
Why It's Special
For the toddler who greets every day by stomping, chomping, and testing what their own body can do, Dinah is a dinosaur-sized mirror.
- Big idea: Learning gentleness takes practice, especially when you're still figuring out your own strength.
- Vibes: Bouncy, noisy, and warmhearted, with big sound effects and a soft landing.
Perfect For Kids Who
- enjoy funny animal stories
- like to stomp and chomp along with the action
- are working on being gentle with others
- respond well to big, bold sound effects like STOMP and CHOMP
Ask Your Little Reader
- Story & problem-solving: What did Dinah try before she figured out how to give a kiss?
- Feelings & empathy: How do you think the other creatures felt when Dinah whomped, chomped, or stomped near them?
- Real-life connection: Have you ever had to practice being gentle with someone smaller than you?
- Imagination: If you were a newly hatched dinosaur like Dinah, what would you want to try first?
