When Dinosaurs Came with Everything
By Elise Broach
The Story
A bored little boy running errands with his mom discovers that stores everywhere are giving away free dinosaurs with every purchase — and now he has to figure out what to do with them all.
Why It's Special
For any kid who has ever slumped through a shopping trip dreaming of something wilder happening around the next corner, this book turns the most tedious errand day into the best one ever.
- Big idea: Ordinary moments can turn extraordinary if you're paying attention — and a little imagination makes even grocery shopping an adventure.
- Vibes: Playful, deadpan-funny, and gleefully over-the-top.
Perfect For Kids Who
- enjoy silly what-if scenarios
- love dinosaurs in any shape or size
- like to imagine the impossible happening in everyday places
- respond well to humor about boring grown-up errands
Ask Your Little Reader
- Imagination: If you got a free dinosaur every time your family went shopping, which store would you hope to visit first?
- Story & problem-solving: What do you think the boy should do with all those dinosaurs once he gets them home?
- Real-life connection: Have you ever been bored running errands, and then something surprising happened?
- Feelings & empathy: How do you think the boy felt the moment he found out the dinosaurs were free?
- Imagination: If you could only keep one dinosaur, how would you convince your mom to let you bring it home?
