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How Dinosaurs Went Extinct

A Safety Guide
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How Dinosaurs Went Extinct by Ame Dyckman and Jennifer Harney is a delightful children's story that offers a whimsical and comedic take on the events leading to the extinction of dinosaurs. The book creatively explores the adventurous imaginations of children while presenting theories through engaging illustrations and playful narratives. Perfect for young readers, it combines fun with learning, sparking curiosity about ancient history.
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You might enjoy this delightful children's book if you love playful stories that blend prehistoric fun with imaginative twists. The charming illustrations and engaging narrative offer a whimsical explanation of a colossal mystery, perfect for young readers who are curious about dinosaurs and love a good laugh.

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A playful dad's silly, faux-cautionary tale that replaces the scientific theories of dinosaur extinction with absolutely off-the-wall explanations.

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From author Ame Dyckman and illustrator Jenn Harney comes a hilarious faux-cautionary tale featuring dad jokes and tantrum-throwing dinosaurs!

In this outrageous "safety guide," a child in a museum asks their parents how the dinosaurs all became extinct. Well, their father has some theories. Gallimimus? Ran with scissors. Ankylosaurus? Tipped in their chair. Spinosaurus? Swam after eating. Tyrannosaurus rex? Didn't change their underwear. By the end of the story, the child vows to never do any of these "dangerous" things again. Those dinosaurs should have been more careful!

This off-the-wall picture book written by New York Times bestselling author Ame Dyckman with uproarious illustrations by Jenn Harney will have kids laughing out loud as they see dinosaurs getting into some all-too-familiar hijinks.

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How Dinosaurs Went Extinct by Ame Dyckman and Jennifer Harney is praised for its engaging humour and lively illustrations, making it a hit with young dinosaur enthusiasts. Reviewers highlight its laugh-out-loud moments and visual humour, noting its effectiveness for spirited storytimes. The book is celebrated for its wacky humour and dynamic art, appealing to both children and adults alike.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780316593298

Publisher: Little, Brown & Company

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 11 May 2023

Country: United States

Imprint: Little, Brown Young Readers

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 10.0mm

Width: 262.0mm

Height: 260.0mm

Weight: 460g

Pages: 40

About the Author

Ame Dyckman is the popular author of You Don't Want a Dragon!, That's Life!, Dandy, Read the Book, Lemmings!, You Don't Want a Unicorn!, Horrible Bear!, the New York Times Bestselling Wolfie the Bunny, and more. You can visit Ame on Twitter (@AmeDyckman).

Jenn Harney lives near Cleveland, Ohio, with her family, a corgi named Steve, and the ghost of the once oldest living now extinct goldfish in North America. Two of her previous books include Underwear! and Swim Swim Sink. Jenn invites you to visit her Twitter @jennharknee.

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