Dinosaurs Roar, Butterflies Soar! by Bob Barner.

Millions of years ago when dinosaurs roamed the earth, butterflies fluttered over it.  Butterflies and other insects aided in the flourishing of flowering plants by spreading pollen from one plant to the next.  When the meteor hit the earth and caused the extinction of the dinosaurs, butterflies and other insects survived.  The modern butterfly is very similar to its prehistoric ancestors in both size and shape.  The book offers the ability to read just one portion of the text which is more accessible to small children or to add in the interesting facts on each page which offer detailed information on the dinosaurs and butterflies.  This makes the title very flexible for teachers, parents and librarians to use with different ages.

Barner’s pastel and paper illustrations are large, colorful and filled with a playfulness that is charming.  Small children will enjoy the large dinosaurs in a rainbow of hues while older children will love the facts and enjoy the juxtaposition of large lizards and tiny butterflies in history.  The facts are intriguing and tantalizing while the text for younger children is bouncy, brief and friendly.

Recommended for all dino lovers as well as all library collections.  Appropriate for ages 3-7.