Edwina, the Dinosaur Who Didn't Know She Was Extinct

A beloved dinosaur bakes cookies, helps old ladies cross the street, and plays with kids in town — while one boy, Reginald Von Hoobie-Doobie, insists she's scientifically extinct and shouldn't exist at all.

For the kid who argues facts to the bitter end, here's a story that asks whether being right is the same as being kind.

• Big idea: Facts and feelings can both be true at once — and kindness sometimes matters more than winning the argument.
• Vibes: Playful, deadpan, quietly thought-provoking

• enjoy silly premises played completely straight
• are working on seeing other people's points of view
• like to argue their case about everything
• respond well to humor with a gentle message underneath

• Character insight: What are some of the things Edwina does that make everyone in town love her?
• Feelings & empathy: How do you think Edwina feels knowing that Reginald doesn't believe she should exist?
• Perspective-taking: Why do you think Reginald is so determined to prove dinosaurs are extinct?
• Real-life connection: Has anyone ever told you that you couldn't be or do something? What did you do?
• Imagination: If a dinosaur moved into your neighborhood, what would you want to do together?