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Best Dinosaur Ever

By Lori Rotter

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Milo is an imaginationasaurus on a mission to become the best dinosaur!

Synopsis

Nothing is impossible with a goal and lots of practice!

Meet Milo, a little boy with a big imagination and a bigger love of dinosaurs. While flipping through his books one night, Milo asks Dad, 'If I were a dino, what kind would I be?' Dad explains that little boys can't be dinosaurs, but Milo is unconvinced. If he physically can't measure up to a 'real' dinosaur, then maybe Milo would be his own kind of dinosaur.

Milo pointed to dinos with very large claws,
With razor-sharp teeth inside mighty big jaws.
He wiggled his tooth and looked down at his nose,
"My teeth are not sharp … and for claws, I have toes."

This funny, read-aloud book will have kids practicing with Milo on his quest to find his best dino-self. With humor and determination, Milo will prove his family wrong and discover that the best dinosaur will never be extinct!

From his favorite stuffed dino, down to his grinning dino slippers, Milo LOVES dinosaurs! After a nighttime read aloud of Best Dino Ever, Milo asks his father, “If I were a dino, what kind would I be?”


Dad provides the standard grownup answer. The kind the spurs young imaginations to defy the odds at all costs! “Milo, not to steal all your joy, but you can’t be a dinosaur, you’re just a boy.”


His teeth are not sharp, and he has toes instead of claws. But maybe with a little creativity and practice that could all change. And so, it begins…


This book encapsulates childhood ingenuity and determination. Milo is an enthusiastic little boy bursting with BIG energy and an active mind that craves stimulation. Luckily, his family supports his thirst for knowledge and encourages his sometimes wild creative streak.


The story opens on a sweet and cozy scene familiar to parents everywhere, a bedroom floor covered in toys after a successful bout of imaginary play.


It’s clear the main character, Milo, has a STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art, and math) mindset. A homemade train track runs across the floor, dinosaur books are peppered throughout the room, and an easel bearing a T-Rex illustration roars in the background.


Father and son are front and center sitting together at the end of the day reading a book about, you guessed it--dinosaurs. It’s clear the pair were excited to read the book. Both are wide eyed and smiling, Dad’s lounged on the chair, one slipper on, the other lying forgotten on the carpet.


During the read aloud, we learn that Milo yearns to be the best dinosaur ever. He awakens the next morning as a young man on a mission. A mission many young dinosaur lovers share.


Milo begins by roaring at his sister, Lulu, nearly scaring her to death, then takes a moment to document the incident by painting a green T-Rex scaring a little girl that resembles Lulu.


After that, he charges to the kitchen where he eats breakfast in true carnivore fashion. A little self-reflection helps Milo realize that to become the best dinosaur ever he needs sharp claws and mighty big jaws. Putting his art skills to use, he gets busy crafting a dinosaur costume that helps him become Milo-a-saurus.


I appreciated Duck’s attention to detail in the illustrations. We really get to know Milo and feel his enthusiasm for dinosaurs from the intentional items scattered throughout the book. The pictures are colorful, eye-catching, and fun!

 

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Ellwyn Autumn

Hello, I'm a Pre-K Head Start Teacher, who writes and reviews children's picture books. I exclusively review children's picture books because I use my teacher hat to analyze the story and how it could be applied in the classroom.

Best Dinosaur Ever

Written by Lori Rotter

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Synopsis

Nothing is impossible with a goal and lots of practice!

Meet Milo, a little boy with a big imagination and a bigger love of dinosaurs. While flipping through his books one night, Milo asks Dad, 'If I were a dino, what kind would I be?' Dad explains that little boys can't be dinosaurs, but Milo is unconvinced. If he physically can't measure up to a 'real' dinosaur, then maybe Milo would be his own kind of dinosaur.

Milo pointed to dinos with very large claws,
With razor-sharp teeth inside mighty big jaws.
He wiggled his tooth and looked down at his nose,
"My teeth are not sharp … and for claws, I have toes."

This funny, read-aloud book will have kids practicing with Milo on his quest to find his best dino-self. With humor and determination, Milo will prove his family wrong and discover that the best dinosaur will never be extinct!

Best Dinosaur Ever

Written by Lori Rotter

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Ellwyn Autumn – I'm ready to leave my review, but I can't access the page.
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Lori Rotter – @ellwynautumn Hi Ellwyn, I'm so happy that you are leaving a review. Are you looking to access my website? If so, it is not up yet. Soon. This is my first book launch, and I am new to Reedsy. I'm not sure where the review is posted. Thanks for your patience.
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About the author

Lori is an award-winning toy designer and picture book author. Her large extended family keeps her laughing and inspires her story and toy ideas. Like her toys, Lori loves adding small details for kids to discover. Lori lives in New York with her husband, Steve, and a silly French bulldog. view profile

Published on August 11, 2023

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