How Do Dinosaurs Learn to Be Kind?, Jane Yolen
How Do Dinosaurs Learn to Be Kind?, Jane Yolen
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How Do Dinosaurs Learn to Be Kind?

Author: Jane Yolen

Narrator: Jane Yolen

Unabridged: 25 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 09/05/2023

Synopsis

Laugh out loud as our bestselling dinosaurs learn to be kind despite their sometimes mischievous antics.How does a dinosaur learn to be kind? Does he roar about everything that is on his mind?Does he wake up at midnight and make lots of noise? Does he take his big sister's new shoes and her toys? NO!!!A dinosaur knows how to be very kind, always keep other folks firmly in mind.Being kind can be a little difficult, even for dinosaurs. But with a little practice and some heartfelt humor, our prehistoric pals can develop empathy and compassion for others. Join in the hilarity as the bestselling duo Jane Yolen and Mark Teague teach young readers and dinosaurs that being kind is important and cool!With over 24 million copies in print, each dino-mite How Do Dinosaurs...? book is a combination of hilarious situations and sing-song rhymes that show young children how to be more successful every day and in every way. The How Do Dinosaurs...? series will help children become confident readers while teaching them little life lessons. And as an added bonus, the names of each dinosaur are hidden on each page. Look for all the bestselling How Do Dinosaurs...? books by Jane Yolen with illustrations by Mark Teague.

About Jane Yolen

Born and raised in New York City, Jane Yolen now lives in Hatfield, Massachusetts. She attended Smith College and received her master's degree in education from the University of Massachusetts. The distinguished author of more than 170 books, Jane Yolen is a person of many talents. When she is not writing, Yolen composes songs, is a professional storyteller on the stage, and is the busy wife of a university professor, the mother of three grown children, and a grandmother. All of Yolen's stories and poems are rooted in her sense of family and self. The Emperor and the Kite, which was a Caldecott Honor Book in 1983 for its intricate paper-cut illustrations by Ed Young, was based on Yolen's relationship with her late father, who was an international kite-flying champion. Owl Moon, winner of the 1988 Caldecott Medal for John Schoenherr's exquisite watercolors, was inspired by her husband's interest in birding.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Ronda on February 25, 2023

Read with my K and 1st grades. Dinosaurs are, invariably, a hit. Started by talking about fiction vs nonfiction and how they knew this was fiction. Had students tell what it means to be kind. Had the best luck reading straight through the story then going back to discuss the examples as, frankly, so......more

Goodreads review by Emily on July 12, 2023

Not really a fan of this series in general. This one seemed even more phoned in, with stereotypical things like white-haired grandpa who has a cane and grandma who needs help crossing the street in her wheelchair (maybe if they didn't look like they were straight from Leave it to Beaver.) I also did......more

Goodreads review by Jennifer on March 10, 2023

This book follows the same pattern as Jane Yolen's other books in the "How Do Dinosaurs" series. It depicts dinosaurs doing lots of unkind things to their friends and family asking questions such as, "Does he hide grandpa's cane in a faraway bush?" Then ends with all of the things the kind dinosaurs......more

Goodreads review by Paula on February 20, 2023

This book is a great example as to how to teach your child about kindness. Being kind can be a little difficult, even for dinosaurs. But with a little practice and some heartfelt humor, our prehistoric pals can develop empathy and compassion for others. Sure to be a go to book for a majority of child......more

Goodreads review by Amy on March 02, 2023

I usually love the How to Dinosaurs books but this one missed the mark. The book spent a lot of time on the negative behaviors (to the point that one of the students I was reading to book to said "I don't like this book") and then glazed over the good behaviors in a rush. This one is a pass from me.......more

Quotes

Praise for How Do Dinosaurs Say Goodbye?:"Fans of any of the previous entries will rejoice at this new addition, which uses exaggeration and humor to help children acknowledge and deal with their dinosaur-sized emotions." -- School Library JournalPraise for How Do Dinosaurs Choose Their Pets?:"Yolen's rhymes are jaunty, and, as always, Teague has a field day. His illustrations highlight the unbridled joy these vibrantly colored, lesser-known species of dinos... have playing with a variety of creatures." -- Kirkus ReviewsPraise for How Do Dinosaurs Stay Friends?:"The 10th dinosaur outing for Yolen and Teague playfully addresses the minefield of school friendships, as always cleverly subbing in outsized dinosaur antics for the gigantic feelings in every little kid's body... who can resist when dinosaur buddies share a sincere, well-earned hug?" -- Kirkus ReviewsPraise for How Do Dinosaurs Stay Safe?:"This beloved series hit the ground running, and it's still going strong." -- Booklist"As in previous outings, Teague's artwork steals the show, the realism of the scenes and human figures juxtaposed with the giant, though childish, dinos. Labels in the illustrations and endpapers will help dino mavens identify their favorites. Don'ts and Do's in a familiar formula go down easily for fans and will provide a good conversation starter for parents." -- Kirkus Reviews

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