Lunde, Darrin. Dinosaurs Can Be Small. Ariel Landy, Illus. Charlesbridge, 9/2024. [32]pp. Nonfiction. Trade $17.99. 978-1-62354-330-3. GRADES Kindergarten–2. HIGH ADDITIONAL.
Did you know that not all dinosaurs are big? Most young readers only know about the large dinosaurs, and this title wants to show that there is much more to the dinosaur story. Readers are introduced to small—even pint-sized—versions of the best known dinosaurs. Well-known dinosaurs and a few of their features are introduced, followed by a smaller version, its characteristics, and a size comparison image showing the often dramatic differences between them. A few sentences per page keeps the book accessible to young readers, while the digital media illustrations demonstrate the similarities and differences. Useful and interesting for dinosaur aficionados.
Joshua Rees—Daly City Public Library