How Do Dinosaurs Love Their Dogs?
By Jane Yolen
The Story
Giant dinosaurs try their hand at dog ownership, from splashing through baths to tossing balls in the yard, learning patience and gentleness with their beloved pups along the way.
Why It's Special
For the kid who begs to feed, walk, or brush the family dog, this book turns everyday pet care into a page full of towering, lovable dinosaurs doing the exact same chores.
- Big idea: Taking care of something smaller than you takes patience, gentleness, and love — no matter how big you are.
- Vibes: Silly, warm, and a little chaotic, with a gentle lesson tucked into the mess.
Perfect For Kids Who
- love dinosaurs and dogs
- are working on being gentle with pets
- enjoy spotting familiar routines like bath time and walks
- respond well to rhyming, read-aloud text
Ask Your Little Reader
- Real-life connection: What do you do to take care of our dog, or a dog you know?
- Feelings & empathy: How do you think the dogs feel when the dinosaurs bathe and walk them so gently?
- Imagination: If you were as big as a dinosaur, how would you take care of a tiny puppy?
- Story & problem-solving: What are some of the jobs the dinosaurs do to look after their dogs?
