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The "How Do Dinosaurs…" Collection/Collección "Como los dinosaurios…?"

The "How Do Dinosaurs…" Collection/Collección "Como los dinosaurios…?" 33 min. Weston Woods. 2016. $59.95. ISBN 978133091137. BL
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PreS-Gr 3— Prepare to enter a colorful, animated world where dinosaurs are just like us! Children will laugh along as they see their dinosaur friends in four stories from the instant classic "How Do Dinosaurs…"/ "Como los dinosaurios…?" series now reissued in one collection. Dinosaurs will teach young readers how to say goodnight, go to school, and get well soon in English and Spanish. A lively music score accompanies each story, along with dialogue among the characters, sprinkled throughout in the background. Sound effects—including loud bellows and moans—abound and are sure to encourage young viewers to get up and try out their own dinosaur roaring and stomping skills. Narration is crisp and clear, although there are some minor parts that are not translated in the Spanish stories, such as the nurse's door sign in "¿Cómo se curan los dinosaurios?" and the characters' background conversations in "¿Comó comen los dinosaurios?" A variety of educational bonus material, including activities to complete before and after watching the stories, will help parents and teachers discuss topics such as manners. The subtitles provide a helpful guide for young readers.
VERDICT Fun and immersive. Highly recommended for all bilingual children's collections.

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