Dinosaur Roar!
By Paul Stickland
The Story
A parade of dinosaurs shows off opposite traits in bouncy rhyme — weak and strong, short and long, sweet and grumpy — as they race, roar, and stomp toward lunch.
Why It's Special
For the toddler who loves stomping around the living room roaring, this turns dinosaur obsession into a first lesson on opposites.
- Big idea: Every creature — and every kid — is a mix of contrasts, and that's what makes them interesting.
- Vibes: Bouncy, loud, and full of stomping energy.
Perfect For Kids Who
- love dinosaurs and roaring
- are working on learning opposites like big and small
- like to act out stomping and racing
- respond well to rhyming, rhythmic text
Ask Your Little Reader
- Concept check: Can you find a dinosaur that's strong and one that's weak on the page?
- Imagination: If you were a dinosaur, would you rather be short or very, very long?
- Real-life connection: Can you think of something at home that's spiky, like the spiky dinosaur?
- Story & vocabulary: What other opposite words can you think of, like sweet and grumpy?
- Play: Can you stomp and roar like the dinosaurs racing to lunch?
