How Do Dinosaurs Go to Sleep? - by Jane Yolen (Board Book)

About the Book

With inventive gatefold flaps on every spread, these classic bestselling characters from Yolen and Teague are an ideal introduction to basic opposites. Young readers will love to flip through the gatefold flaps and read this uproarious book again and again. Illustrations.

Book Synopsis

It's time for bed! America's favorite dinosaurs are back as award-winning duo Jane Yolen and Mark Teague present a simple new board book perfect for reading aloud before the lights go off.

With more than 14 million books in print, the How Do Dinosaurs... series is a huge hit all over the world.Humorous paintings of oversized dinosaurs with human parents make this an irresistible book for sharing. And we all know that when parents are ready to say good night, it turns out that sometimes little dinosaurs have other ideas!Laugh and smile as the dinosaurs try everything to avoid bedtime -- from hiding under the bed, to screaming no! -- and then snuggle in as all the dinosaurs show they really know the right way to go to sleep -- a bath, a story, and a good-night kiss! Brimming with humor and the familiar antics of this beloved series, here is a playful bedtime board book for every sleepy little dinosaur.

From the Back Cover

It's time for bed, little dinosaur-
with a bath, a book, big hugs, and more!

Review Quotes

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

Praise for How Do Dinosaurs Say I'M MAD?:

"Yolen understands the value of the book beyond its surface entertainments, offering a note about the realities of anger and the value of apology. And Teague upholds his end of the bargain, carefully attending to the authenticity of the dinosaurs on display, and providing a diversity of human families as well. A solid, welcome addition to the series." -- Booklist

Praise for How Do Dinosaurs Say Good Night?:

An ALA Notable Book

A School Library Journal Best Book of the Year

A Booklist Editor's Choice

A New York Times, Publishers Weekly, and Booksense bestseller

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

Praise for How Do Dinosaurs Get Well Soon?:

A Bank Street College of Education Best Book of the Year

A Parent's Choice Award winner

* "An excellent choice for story hours."-- Booklist, starred review

* "The perfect prescription for the crankily bedridden."--Kirkus Reviews, starred review

Praise for How Do Dinosaurs Say I Love You?:

A Parent's Choice Award winner

"Kids should relate to the dinosaurs' mood swings and take heart in the notion that love conquers all."-- Publishers Weekly

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.