Dinosaur Farm

PreS-K—Chronicling the daily chores of a farmer, the simple text could apply to a typical farm. The pictures, however, let readers know that this farm is anything but typical. The farmer's day goes as expected: he wakes up early to feed, wash, and clean up after the animals, but the responsibilities are a little different when the animals are all dinosaurs. There are not a lot of chores mentioned, and because there is little text, it is the illustrations that really provide humor and tell the story. At the end of the day, the exhausted farmer forgets to lock the gate, and the dinosaurs crawl into bed with him. The collagelike illustrations are bold in both color and size. The book presents a silly concept, and while the execution can feel forced at times, young children may find humor in the artwork. Both dinosaur books and farm books circulate readily, so this combination title should fare well. Recommended for larger collections.—Emily E. Lazio, The Smithtown Special Library District, NY