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crystal_reading's review against another edition
3.0
Very amusing story of a baby dinosaur that likes to think he is sooooo tough and bad, but is really still just a baby that loves his mom.
snowelf's review against another edition
2.0
A spin-off from the earlier and ultra successful [b:I Stink!|1297810|I Stink!|Kate McMullan|http://d.gr-assets.com/books/1348859188s/1297810.jpg|816631], but I didn't find many redeeming qualities in it. I didn't really warm up to the illustrations, not any more than I did for the first one, although I did find the color scheme interesting. As for the text, it left me equally cold, and the story line ... I don't know. And unlike its predecessor, it doesn't double as a concept book thus not much useful content. But, hey, there's never enough dinosaur books, are there ...
ap1's review against another edition
2.0
A t-rex with a bad attitude chases other dinos, trying to catch his next meal. A tantrum ensues. I didn't care for this one much, although I like the colors (not always the text though).
libraryjen's review against another edition
3.0
A T-Rex works hard to catch himself some dinner but doesn't have a whole lot of luck. The illustrations are bright and bold, although I think the sarcastic humor might go over the heads of the preschoolers. Not my favorite dinosaur book, but if you're a die hard dino fan or a fan of Kate and Jim McMullin's other books, you'll enjoy this one!
canada_matt's review against another edition
4.0
At times, I wonder if I ought to steal this title for Neo's future memoirs. This tale is all about a T-Rex, showing off how bad he can be. However, when it comes down to it, he is so scary that any and all food options flee in terror. Leave it to someone else to help him out and show is not-s0-bad side. Neo liked this story, the second about dinosaurs today, and reminded me again that we HAVE to go see them. Hmm... where shall I take him?
bethmitcham's review
4.0
I like the twist at the end that alleviates the bloodthirstyness. Sometimes it is hard for adults (and, more rarely, for little kids) to accept predators.
dmtcer's review
3.0
I loved "I Stink" and thought this would be a great choice as well. It will be a fun read aloud, and the kids will enjoy it, just not quite as much as "I Stink".
tashrow's review
4.0
The creators of I Stink and I'm Dirty, the stories of a garbage truck and backhoe respectively, now turn away from trucks and to another very popular subject: dinosaurs! Here we meet a T-Rex with plenty of attitude, showing off his huge teeth, big claws, stomping feet. But he becomes less impressive as he tries again and again to catch something to eat. It takes his much larger mother dino to come to the rescue with "takeout."
In this book the McMullans continue their trade-mark dialogue style that will have readers flexing, brandishing and showing off with abandon. It is impossible to read their books aloud without style and a new persona. This makes them not only great fun to read aloud, but mesmerizing for audiences. Equally successful are the illustrations that fairly pop from the page with greens, oranges, blues and plenty of action too. The words and illustrations have obviously been created together because they work effortlessly together.
Highly recommended as a staple in your dinosaur story times or units. Appropriate for ages 3-6.
In this book the McMullans continue their trade-mark dialogue style that will have readers flexing, brandishing and showing off with abandon. It is impossible to read their books aloud without style and a new persona. This makes them not only great fun to read aloud, but mesmerizing for audiences. Equally successful are the illustrations that fairly pop from the page with greens, oranges, blues and plenty of action too. The words and illustrations have obviously been created together because they work effortlessly together.
Highly recommended as a staple in your dinosaur story times or units. Appropriate for ages 3-6.
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