Curious James, just eight years old, met a Stegosaurus in the city, all alone. He helps him find a place to belong, in a journey heartwarming and strong.
Will they succeed in bringing joy and delight, filling a dinosaur's life with colors so bright? Discover their adventure, thrilling and fun, in "Jurassic Misfit," a story for everyone.
Curious James, just eight years old, met a Stegosaurus in the city, all alone. He helps him find a place to belong, in a journey heartwarming and strong.
Will they succeed in bringing joy and delight, filling a dinosaur's life with colors so bright? Discover their adventure, thrilling and fun, in "Jurassic Misfit," a story for everyone.
Friendship and kindness transform a lonely Stegosaurus into a “star” with the help of a young boy in this gentle and evocative picture book by Jaybie D.
Once upon a time, a Stegosaurus appears in a crowded city. He tries to fit in. But there are too many people. His size and shape are also problematic. People run away screaming. The result is a lonely, disheartened dinosaur. But when a young boy, Curious James, sees the Stegosaurus, the boy smiles, waves, and is kind to the dinosaur. James makes things fun. James paint, sings, and even tries a swing with the Stegosaurus. When James suggests they “make some new chums,” the Stegosaurus agrees.
Together, James and the Stegosaurus look for a place where the dinosaur fits in and doesn’t feel like a stranger or an oddity. The friends visit a beach. But the Stegosaurus’ footsteps are so huge, they ruin the fun. Then they visit a zoo. But the Stegosaurus feels like a stranger there, too. “Don't worry,” says James. “We’ve got plenty of time, it’s still sunny.”
Next, James and the Stegosaurus meet a group of inquisitive kids. The kids take to the dinosaur right away. They think he’s cool. Accepted and treated with kindness, the Stegosaurus becomes a star. The kids follow him around, play games, and make him feel like he’s welcome and valued. The Stegosaurus thanks his friend James for helping him find new friends and making him happy.
This is a sweet and gentle story about kindness and friendship. A little over thirty pages, the book isn’t overlong and will not strain young attention spans. It includes beautiful and vibrant illustrations to keep young readers/listeners engaged. In fact, the illustrations are simply outstanding.
The story unfolds in lyrical prose within a rhyming pattern, so it would make a good read-aloud. Jurassic Misfit would make an excellent addition to a young child's library. It's robust, rich, and heartwarming.
An opportunity to download additional free activities in provided at the conclusion of the book.