Children's ✦ Penny’s Take
If Dinosaurs Had Hair
Dan Marvin · 2022
78/100
👍 Worth It
This one is genuinely funny on multiple levels — the layered speech bubbles mean adults and kids are laughing at different jokes simultaneously, which is a real craft achievement in picture books. The 'BIG BANGS' punchline and the lone feathered dinosaur on the final page reward curious readers without hitting anyone over the head. Thin on plot, but that's not the point; the point is pure, well-executed comedic joy.
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Verdict receipt0–100
safety92
substance62
craft82
originality80
accuracy75
hype78
age-fit84
human-eye80
Penny’s verdict78
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