Lunde, Darrin. Dinosaurs Can Be Small. Ariel Landy, Illus. Charlesbridge, 09/2024. [32]pp. Nonfiction. Trade $17.99. 978-1-62354-330-3. GRADES Kindergarten–3. ADDITIONAL.
Six small prehistoric creatures (technically, not all are dinosaurs) are described in simple but clear terms in this factual book that resembles a picture book. The creatures are compared to larger dinosaurs like the T-Rex to show their similarities and differences, and include microceratus, micropachycephalosaurus, nemicolopterus, mixosaurus, magyarosaurus, and compsognathus. A paragraph compares the two along with a chart showing their size difference. The full-color, digitally created illustrations realistically show the dinosaurs in a variety of colors and with expressive eyes. This will work well as a readaloud for classrooms or at storytime due to the brief text, attractive illustrations, and popular topic. Review based on an ARC.
Penny Peck—San José State University, iSchool