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helpfulsnowman's review against another edition
5.0
This story veered dangerously close to a couple kid book tropes that I really hate. But I'm happy to report that both were avoided!
Kid Book Trope 1: IT WAS ALL IMAGINATION!
Yes, there's no Destructosaurus. It's just a kid IMAGINING he's Destructosaurus. Ugh. Gimme a break. You know what's a lot cooler than being tricked by a book? A giant Destructosaurus wrecking the city.
Kid Book Trope 2: Destructosaurus is shamed into doing the right thing.
I hate that one too. After wrecking the city, some books would show Destructosaurs putting things back in order. Here? No way. He walks off into the water while someone on a bullhorn demands that he comes back to clean up. Does he come back? No. Does he even seem to notice? NO!
If you like those tropes, more power to you, and there are plenty of books I'm sure you'll find pleasing. If you're like me and you don't care for that stuff, then give the ol' Destructosaurus a gander.
Kid Book Trope 1: IT WAS ALL IMAGINATION!
Yes, there's no Destructosaurus. It's just a kid IMAGINING he's Destructosaurus. Ugh. Gimme a break. You know what's a lot cooler than being tricked by a book? A giant Destructosaurus wrecking the city.
Kid Book Trope 2: Destructosaurus is shamed into doing the right thing.
I hate that one too. After wrecking the city, some books would show Destructosaurs putting things back in order. Here? No way. He walks off into the water while someone on a bullhorn demands that he comes back to clean up. Does he come back? No. Does he even seem to notice? NO!
If you like those tropes, more power to you, and there are plenty of books I'm sure you'll find pleasing. If you're like me and you don't care for that stuff, then give the ol' Destructosaurus a gander.
girlpuck's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
crystal_reading's review against another edition
4.0
This is a fun romp with a "destructosaurus" and of course there are trampled buildings and chaos. It's a very fun and silly book. My students will love it.
readingthroughtheages's review against another edition
4.0
A mom is talking to her young child, reminding him to mind his manners, pick up after himself, but always refers to him as "Destructosaurus"! The illustrations match the text so well with the broad sweeping lines of Destructosaurus and the bright colorful chaos he leaves in his wake. Young readers will really enjoy the illustrations and amusing text.
rouver's review against another edition
5.0
We've been enjoying the reading program at the library & the girls have picked up some fun books, even though they're intended for younger readers. The thing is, there are some truly entertaining books out there for little kids, and this is one of them. This book is about a young Godzilla-like monster who is being scolded as if he was a 3 yr old human. A cute book & enjoyable illustrations.
erine's review against another edition
3.0
The story is funny, but the illustrations were my favorite part.
tashrow's review
4.0
Destructosaurus enters town tipping buildings over as he rushes in. His feet are filthy from seaweed and fish. He is angry and shoots flames from his mouth, doesn’t he know he needs to burp quietly and keep his mouth closed? Destructosaurus gets grumpier and starts to show attitude, throwing buildings around and generally throwing a temper tantrum too. But then he finds what he was looking for the whole time and settles down, but he won’t stay to help clean up the mess. Maybe someone else will?
Told in an adult voice scolding Destructosaurus for his lack of manners and his tantrum, this picture book is a blast to share aloud. Children will immediately recognize the tone of the voice and will delight in it being focused on a rampaging monster. The humor here is wonderfully broad and right in your face. It will appeal to toddlers who have their own tantrums and older children who will enjoy the play of monster movie and parent.
Tankard’s illustrations are bight colored and loud. They zing with energy as the monster enters the city and destroys it. The monster is done in thick strokes that set him apart from the landscape, allowing him to pop and seem even larger than the surrounding buildings.
A zany and fun look at tantrums, this book will be appreciated by parents and children alike. Appropriate for ages 2-4.
Told in an adult voice scolding Destructosaurus for his lack of manners and his tantrum, this picture book is a blast to share aloud. Children will immediately recognize the tone of the voice and will delight in it being focused on a rampaging monster. The humor here is wonderfully broad and right in your face. It will appeal to toddlers who have their own tantrums and older children who will enjoy the play of monster movie and parent.
Tankard’s illustrations are bight colored and loud. They zing with energy as the monster enters the city and destroys it. The monster is done in thick strokes that set him apart from the landscape, allowing him to pop and seem even larger than the surrounding buildings.
A zany and fun look at tantrums, this book will be appreciated by parents and children alike. Appropriate for ages 2-4.
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