Dino-School

K-Gr 3–This lively and imaginative addition to the “Dino-World” picture book series follows a classroom of energetic prehistoric students through a full school year. Led by the creative and encouraging Ms. Abrosaurus in Room 3, these dino-kids experience everything from holiday celebrations to art projects, friendly competitions, and the joys of the Read-It Station. One of the standout aspects of this book is its humor, particularly through the antics of the mischievous Pterodactyl twins. But there’s also heart, particularly in the budding friendship between the friendly, oversized Diplo and the tiny, reserved Yi. Diplo’s gentle persistence in including Yi in extracurricular events is a lovely lesson in patience and inclusion. Rhyming text is bubbly and engaging, filled with wordplay that makes this a fun read-aloud choice. Digital illustrations add layers of humor, packed with clever details that children will enjoy discovering. For older readers fascinated by dinosaurs, there’s the added challenge of using the character names and illustrations to identify which real-life dinosaurs inspired the students of Room 3. The story wraps up with the intriguing question as to what the students will do now that the school year is over. A somewhat unexpected suggestion that they may become rescue workers teases the next book in the series.