Title: I Am a Dinosaur
Author: Jarod Rosello
Genre: graphic novel/humor
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Summary (provided by publisher): Hugo can do whatever he wants! He can climb a mountain! Smash a table! He can even transform into a dinosaur like his best friend, Dino. When Hugo and Dino are together, they can use their imagination to do anything...even clean up the mess afterward!
My opinion: In a plot reminiscent of The Cat in the Hat, Hugo and his friend engage in chaos. Once he discovers he can transform into a dinosaur, he feels free to behave however he likes. After all, who can stop a dinosaur. So the first section of this book will be a bit of wish fulfillment for young readers as Hugo indulges in all of the activities that his parents have forbidden. But it doesn't fully promote recklessness. While Dino continues to create chaos, Hugo begins to have concerns, recognizing the destruction they are causing. So there is an element of personal responsibility as well. Mostly, though, this is just a silly romp that is easily read and understood by kids beginning to read independently.
Advanced Reader Copy provided by NetGalley
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