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Roar! I’m a Dinosaur

An Interactive Mask Board Book with Eyeholes
By Merrill Rainey
Series: Peek-and-Play
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Roar! I’m a Dinosaur by Merrill Rainey is a delightful children's book that combines fun illustrations with engaging storytelling. It invites young readers to embark on an imaginative adventure where they can pretend to be their favourite dinosaurs. This interactive experience encourages creativity and play, making it an enjoyable read for both kids and adults.
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This delightful children's book may appeal to you if you have young readers who love dinosaurs and interactive fun. With vibrant illustrations and playful text, it encourages kids to engage in imaginative play, making it perfect for sparking curiosity and laughter in little adventurers.

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A Good Housekeeping Best Kids' Board Book of 2022! I’m a Dinosaur is the perfect energetic read-aloud and natural segue into playtime. Let’s be dinosaurs!

Merrill Rainey brings each dinosaur to life with clever eyeholes and his textured, vibrant artwork.

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A Good Housekeeping Best Kids' Board Book of 2022!

Transform into epic dinosaurs with this interactive board book! What is it like to be a T. rex or pterodactyl? Hold this book up and look through the eyeholes to find out!

Stretch! I’m a brontosaurus! I can feel the breeze!

Stomp! I’m a stegosaurus! I can shake the trees!

Simple rhymes and unique eyeholes invite readers to jump in on the action. Roar! I'm a Dinosaur is the perfect energetic read-aloud and natural segue into playtime. It’s also a special imaginative gift for your youngest dinosaur fan.

Let’s stomp, chomp, and soar. Let’s be dinosaurs!

Merrill Rainey brings each dinosaur to life with clever eyeholes and his textured, vibrant artwork.

Series: Peek-and-Play

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  • Roar! I’m a Dinosaur
    A Good Housekeeping Best Kids' Board Book of 2022! Transform into epic dinosaurs with this interactive board book! What is it like to be a T. rex or pterodactyl? Hold this book up and look through the eyeholes to find out! Stretch! I’m a brontosaurus! I can feel the breeze! Stomp! I’m a stegosaurus! I can shake the trees! Simple...
    By Merrill Rainey
    Board book
    $1799
    Available
    Ships in 4-6 weeks

Book Hero Magic summarised reviews for this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! HOW HAS THIS BEEN REVIEWED?

Roar! I’m a Dinosaur by Merrill Rainey captures children's imaginations with interactive elements, allowing them to peek through cutouts and pretend to be different dinosaurs. Reviews highlight the book's bold and friendly artwork, simple rhymes, and durable format, making it a delightful and sturdy option for young readers. Covering a mix of storytelling and play, it introduces basic facts about dinosaurs in an engaging manner.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780063092075

Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers Inc

Format: Board book

Date Published: 24 November 2022

Country: United States

Imprint: HarperCollins

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Merrill Rainey

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Width: 171.0mm

Height: 203.0mm

Weight: 134g

Pages: 16

Collections

Children's Board Books Children's Books Children's Early Years Children's Fiction Children's Picture Books Children’s, Teenage and Educational Merrill Rainey Series: Peek-and-Play

About the Author

Merrill Rainey is a cowboy-boot-wearing, award-winning illustrator, designer, and paper engineer. He is the creator of the Color, Cut, Create Play Sets series. He has served on faculty at the Highlights Foundation and is currently the illustrator coordinator for the Northern Ohio chapter of the SCBWI. Merrill lives in the historic town of Maumee, Ohio, with his family.

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