Dinosaur vs. Bedtime by Bob Shea

Shea of the charming New Socks returns with another winning picture book for toddlers and preschoolers.  Dinosaur meets each challenge in his day with a huge ROAR!  He wins again and again against dire threats such as leaf piles, the big slide, spaghetti and even talking grownups!  But there is one thing he has trouble defeating: bedtime.  Will Dinosaur be able to overcome it this time?

Shea manages to translate the toddler experience directly to the page.  With few words, a bright red dinosaur with a mouth full of pointy teeth, and rhythm and repetition, he has created a perfect story to share with toddler groups.  Getting the children to join in the ROAR-ing will be no trouble.  Getting them to stop may be! 

Highly recommended for children ages 2-4.  Share this title when they are headed outside and let the ROAR-ing commence!