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jmshirtz's review
4.0
I love the illustrations and the repetition in the dialogue. I understand what the book was trying to do, I do, but I just can't get over the idea that you have to look like your family to know who you belong with. That's not true! I think of all the kids who don't look like the rest of their family for whatever reason, and I hope they never read this book and feel left out. I know that's not the intended message, but it's still the one that's delivered.
glitterandtwang's review
4.0
A poor little egg doesn't know to whom it belongs, so it is forced to ask all manner of dinosaurs in order to find out who its parents might be - and after many failed attempts, the search concludes happily. A great children's book with a repetition that would be good for a story time.
jes77librarian's review against another edition
4.0
All children get lost at some point in early childhood. It is a frightening event and with all the talk of stranger danger, kids are even more afraid than ever. This is a rhythmical story about an unlucky egg that gets blown out of its nest and tries to find its way home. Reminiscent of PD Eastman's Are You My Mother? It is a perfect story to read to help allay your child's fears of getting lost and a good conversation starter about what to do when you can't find a familiar face.
tashrow's review against another edition
4.0
When an egg is blown out of its nest by the wind, different dinosaurs try to figure out who it belongs to. As each kind of dinosaur walks past, the egg asks if it belongs to them. The stegosaurus asks the egg if it has spikes under its shell, but it doesn’t. The brachiosaurus wonders about a long neck. Perhaps it has horns or a crest? Or maybe sharp teeth like the T Rex? But nothing matches what is hidden under the eggshell. When the sun sets though, the dinosaurs can see the silhouette of what sort of dinosaur is in the shell!
Latimer uses rhyme and a strong pattern structure to create a book that will be a winner with dinosaur fans. So many dinosaur books don’t read aloud well, but this one is a treat to share aloud. Latimer’s rhymes are skillfully done, creating just the right rhythm to move the story ahead at a brisk pace. Children who know their dinosaurs will love naming the different kinds and trying to guess what is inside the shell before it is revealed.
The illustrations are just as playful as the story with bright colored dinosaurs of red, green, blue and orange. Done in strong colors throughout, the book has a graphic appeal that will work well when shared with groups of children.
Add this to your next dinosaur-themed storytime. It is sure to please! Appropriate for ages 3-5.
Latimer uses rhyme and a strong pattern structure to create a book that will be a winner with dinosaur fans. So many dinosaur books don’t read aloud well, but this one is a treat to share aloud. Latimer’s rhymes are skillfully done, creating just the right rhythm to move the story ahead at a brisk pace. Children who know their dinosaurs will love naming the different kinds and trying to guess what is inside the shell before it is revealed.
The illustrations are just as playful as the story with bright colored dinosaurs of red, green, blue and orange. Done in strong colors throughout, the book has a graphic appeal that will work well when shared with groups of children.
Add this to your next dinosaur-themed storytime. It is sure to please! Appropriate for ages 3-5.
librarianryan's review against another edition
4.0
Awwwwww. So adorable. An egg rolls down a mountain and asks all the dinosaurs around if they belong. But he has no points, for filles, no short arms. Will they ever find where they belong? A lovely rhyming story with a great cadence that would be a new favorite at story time.
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