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DINO PAJAMA PARTY: A Picture Book Review and Giveaway

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It probably comes as no surprise to you, but not only do I enjoy giving books alway–I like winning them too! I was delighted to win Laurie Wallmark‘s new picture book, DINO PAJAMA PARTY (Running Press Kids, 2021) from Kathy Temean’s wonderful blog. I recently featured Laurie with her other new book, Code Breaker, Spy Hunter. Which just goes to show–talented picture book authors can write in a variety of genres!) 

Move over Sandra Boynton (Dinosaur Dance)! DINO PAJAMA PARTY, featuring a cast of rollicking dinosaurs, is sure to be an equally asked for bedtime book. Illustrations by Michael Robertson provide humor which enhances the text. 


REVIEW

This opening stanza sets the stage:

Dinos rock, and dinos roll.
Dinos stomp and dinos stroll.

 

And what else do these pajama-dressed dinosaurs like to do?

They roar, they shriek, they boom, and squeak.

They sing, they dance; they plunk, and strum. “Dinos toot and dinos drum.”


They even “come from all around just to play that rocking sound.” (Note the band’s name!)

Worn out from all that swinging and shaping, 

Dinos yawn,
and dinos drag.
Dinos droop,
and dinos sag.

Dinos toes are getting sore
All the dinos leave the floor.



Finally,

“Fast asleep, 
the dinos snore.”

I’ve tried writing a rhyming picture book and Laurie Wallmark makes it look simple! The text is memorable and incorporates a great beat. Children will develop pre-reading skills as they chime in with the rhymes. 

For more information on the backstory behind this book, please see Laurie’s description of her book journey on Kathy Temean’s wonderful blog.

GIVEAWAY

To win a copy of this cute bedtime book, leave me a comment (with your email address if you are new to my blog) by noon on December 16th. If you decide to follow my blog or share on social media, I’ll enter your name twice.  Continental U.S. addresses only. 

Congratulations to Antoinette Martin who won A FRIEND LIKE YOU from last week’s blog. 



Published by carolbaldwin

Carol enjoys teaching writing and has presented at many educators' and writing conferences. She has published widely in newspapers and magazines and along with Rebecca Wheeler, co-publishes Talking Story, a newsletter for educators and media specialists. When she isn’t reading, writing, or blogging, you’ll find her walking with friends, golfing, or gardening.

32 thoughts on “DINO PAJAMA PARTY: A Picture Book Review and Giveaway”

  2. Oh that's so fun! Congratulations, Laurie!And congrats to you, Carol for winning. I see you just won a book from Rosi Hollinbeck too. You are on a roll. Rock and roll, maybe!

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  11. Fun words and sweet illustrations make dinosaurs endearing and not so ferocious! Would be a great book for my grandson who is “Coming Soon”. He is to make his appearance on January 12th. I think this book will be score a big roar for dino loving kids!

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  18. Oh that's so fun! Congratulations, Laurie!And congrats to you, Carol for winning. I see you just won a book from Rosi Hollinbeck too. You are on a roll. Rock and roll, maybe!

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  27. Fun words and sweet illustrations make dinosaurs endearing and not so ferocious! Would be a great book for my grandson who is “Coming Soon”. He is to make his appearance on January 12th. I think this book will be score a big roar for dino loving kids!

    Reply

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