Oh My Oh My Oh Dinosaurs!: A Book of Opposites
By Sandra Boynton
The Story
A parade of dinosaurs shows off opposites — big and tiny, plump and lean, early and later — while sunbathing, dancing, painting, and packing into an elevator.
Why It's Special
For the toddler who points at everything and wants a word for it, this turns opposites into a dinosaur party too silly to sit still for.
- Big idea: The world makes sense in pairs — and comparing things is one of the first ways little minds start sorting it out.
- Vibes: Bouncy, bright, and a little goofy — rhyming energy that never sits still.
Perfect For Kids Who
- are working on early vocabulary like big/tiny and early/later
- love rhyming text that begs to be read aloud with gusto
- enjoy silly dinosaur antics like sunbathing and volleyball
- respond well to bold, colorful pictures that hold attention
Ask Your Little Reader
- Opposites: Can you point to the BIG dinosaur and the TINY dinosaur?
- Observation: What are the dinosaurs doing outside? What about indoors?
- Imagination: If you were a dinosaur, would you rather be PLUMP or LEAN?
- Real-life connection: Have you ever been crammed somewhere small, like the dinosaurs in the elevator?
- Colors: Can you find a RED dinosaur? A BLUE one?
