School Library Journal Review

PreS-Dino stories have huge appeal and Emmett's offering is no exception. The cover art of a pajama-clad child in the arms of a large dinosaur will encourage parents and their preschoolers to thumb through this picture book. Inside, readers will find well-designed, attractive pages where cartoonlike artwork serves to complement the whimsical, rhythmic text. Colorful characters romp through a night-blue landscape, and the stars of the show-the dinosaurs-are highlighted in vibrant double-page illustrations. The story line is simple: It's late at night and everyone but young Bobby is fast asleep. He is wide-awake, and hears a strange sound down in the street. He investigates and discovers a huge dinosaur creeping past his house. Bobby and his bemused black kitten decide to follow it, through quiet streets to the city hall, where they find a whole herd of playful dinosaurs and join in on their late-night jaunt. These prehistoric beasts are largely generic; they are not overly ferocious, and at the same time are not too cute, striking a balance that toddlers and preschoolers will certainly appreciate at bedtime.-Carol L. MacKay, Camrose Public Library, Alberta, Canada (c) Copyright 2010. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.