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Children's ✦ Penny’s Take

How Do Dinosaurs Say I Love You?

Jane Yolen · 2010
82/100
👍 Worth It

Jane Yolen's gentle dinosaur stand-ins do exactly what the best picture books do — they give children a mirror for their own wobbly feelings while showing that parental love holds firm regardless. The rhyming text is simple enough for a tired parent at bedtime and fun enough to keep a two-year-old from squirming. Part of a proven bestselling series, this one earns its place on the shelf.

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Verdict receipt0–100
safety98
substance75
craft82
originality68
accuracy85
hype78
age-fit92
human-eye80
Penny’s verdict82
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