Dinosaurs Can't Roar

(Hardback)

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Age range 5 to 9

Rex, a cute dinosaur with a big imagination and a big attitude, meets a friendly paleontologistand soon discovers what dinosaurs are really supposed to be like. Did you know that dinosaurs have feathers

Rex doesn't take the news too well and hilarity ensues as the paleontologist helps the dinosaurs transform. In this unique take on dinosaur books for children, myths are busted with real facts in humorous rhymes and evolving art.

'Beason's concept is amusing and her rhyming quartets (aabb) flow smoothly...a welcome snack at storytime.' Kirkus Reviews

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"Pleasantly poised between dino lesson and gigglefest...a useful selection for classrooms and storytimes." - Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books
"Beason's concept is amusing and her rhyming quartets (aabb) flow smoothly...a welcome snack at storytime." - Kirkus Reviews
"A wonderfully entertaining reminder to young readers that science is ever evolving and that there's always more to learn." - Booklist

Author Bio

Layla Beason is a writer, photographer, and dinosaur lover. She lives with her husband, two children, and four year-old dachshund named Harry. Mariano Epelbaum is an illustrator and character designer from Buenos Aires. He worked as the art director for the animated film Underdogs, and enjoys trying different styles of illustration inspired by each project he works on. When he's not working, he likes playing with his two daughters, watching movies, and going for walks outdoors. Visit him online at mariano.artstation.com.