How Do Dinosaurs...? Box Set - by Jane Yolen (Mixed Media Product)

Book Synopsis

Two of the most beloved books from the bestselling How Do Dinosaurs...? series -- in a beautiful boxed set, perfect for gifting young kids or new parents!

With relatable, humorous text and hilarious dinosaur illustrations, these board book editions of two classic How Do Dinosaurs...? books are perfect for sharing and reading aloud... again and again! Plus sturdy pages and rounded corners make these a must-have gift for every home library.

This boxed set includes:

How Do Dinosaurs Say Goodnight?

How Do Dinosaurs Say I Love You?

Review Quotes

Praise for How Do Dinosaurs Say Good Night?:

An American Library Association Notable Children's Book of 2001

A Nick Jr. Magazine Best Book (for ages 3-5)

A School Library Journal Best Book of 2000

Book of the Month Club's Best Picture Book of 2000

A Booklist Editors' Choice

*"Huge, fanciful dinosaurs confront their parents at bedtime in this playful romp.... Verse and illustration are beautifully matched in these bedtime scenarios familiar to all parents of young children."-- Kirkus Reviews, starred review

*"A delight from start to finish; better buy more than one."-- Booklist, starred review

Praise for How Do Dinosaurs Say I Love You?:

"The huge, bumbling, childlike dinos are a comic delight." -- Booklist

"The familiar format will produce laughs, kisses and cuddles." -- School Library Journal

Praise for How Do Dinosaurs Say Trick or Treat?:

"This title will receive a double-dose of popularity in its combination of two favorite subjects: dinosaurs and Halloween." -- School Library Journal

Praise for How Do Dinosaurs Say Goodbye?:

''Fans of any of the previous entries will rejoice at this new addition, which uses exaggeration and humor to help children acknowledge and deal with their dinosaur-sized emotions." -- School Library Journal

Praise for How Do Dinosaurs Choose Their Pets?:

"Yolen's rhymes are jaunty, and, as always, Teague has a field day. His illustrations highlight the unbridled joy these vibrantly colored, lesser-known species of dinos... have playing with a variety of creatures." -- Kirkus Reviews

Praise for How Do Dinosaurs Stay Friends?:

"The 10th dinosaur outing for Yolen and Teague playfully addresses the minefield of school friendships, as always cleverly subbing in outsized dinosaur antics for the gigantic feelings in every little kid's body... who can resist when dinosaur buddies share a sincere, well-earned hug?" -- Kirkus Reviews

Praise for How Do Dinosaurs Stay Safe?:

"This beloved series hit the ground running, and it's still going strong." -- Booklist

"As in previous outings, Teague's artwork steals the show, the realism of the scenes and human figures juxtaposed with the giant, though childish, dinos. Labels in the illustrations and endpapers will help dino mavens identify their favorites. Don'ts and Do's in a familiar formula go down easily for fans and will provide a good conversation starter for parents." -- Kirkus Reviews

About the Author

Jane Yolen is the beloved author of more than 365 books for children and adults, including award-winning picture books, fiction, nonfiction, and poetry. In addition to two Nebula Awards and a National Book Award nomination, she has received a Golden Kite from SCBWI, three Mythopoeic Fantasy Awards, and the California Young Reader Medal. Yolen's How Do Dinosaurs Say Good Night? was an ALA Notable Book and a Christopher Medal winner. The book has gone on to become a widely popular bestselling series. She lives in Western Massachusetts.
Mark Teague is the international bestselling illustrator (and author) of more than 50 books for children. His numerous awards and honors include the Book Sense Book of the Year Award and the Christopher Medal. He has illustrated the widely successful How Do Dinosaurs...? series. He is the author of the popular Dear Mrs. LaRue, Firehouse!, and Jack and the Beanstalk and the French Fries. He lives in New York State.