Synopses & Reviews
A long time ago there were dinosaurs. Big dinosaurs and small dinosaurs. Dinosaurs with horns on their heads or spikes down their backs. Dinosaurs with long, long necks and long, long tails.
Imaginatively and with a masterful use of color, shape and composition, Bryon Barton brings to life a unique and endearing vision of what the world may have looked like once upon a time.
A long time ago there was dinosaurs. Big dinosaurs and small dinosaurs. Dinosaurs with horns on their heads or spikes down their backs. Dinosaurs with long, long necks and long, long tails.
Imaginatively and with a masterful use of color, shape and composition, Byron Barton brings to life unique and endearing vision of what the world may have looked like once upona time.
Outstanding Science Trade Books for Children 1989 (NSTA/CBC)
Science Books and Films -- Editor's Choice
Science Books and Films -- Best Children's Science Book List
Synopsis
From beloved author/illustrator Byron Barton comes this classic picture book about all the different kinds of dinosaurs that come in all different shapes and sizes.
With a masterful use of color, shape and composition, Barton brings to life a unique and endearing vision of what the world may have looked like once upon a time when these beasts still roamed the earth.
Supports the Common Core State Standards.
About the Author
Byron Barton is the author-artist of many beloved picture books for the youngest reader, including
My Car;
My Bus;
Building a House;
Dinosaurs, Dinosaurs; and
Machines at Work. His books have earned numerous awards and honors, including six ALA Notable Book Awards, a
New York Times Best Illustrated Books selection, five
School Library Journal Best Books of the Year selections, and two Reading Rainbow books. He lives in Florida.
Byron Barton is the author-artist of many beloved picture books for the youngest reader, including My Car; My Bus; Building a House; Dinosaurs, Dinosaurs; and Machines at Work. His books have earned numerous awards and honors, including six ALA Notable Book Awards, a New York Times Best Illustrated Books selection, five School Library Journal Best Books of the Year selections, and two Reading Rainbow books. He lives in Florida.