What if the asteroid that was supposed to destroy the dinosaurs missed?
It would lead to an interesting friendship between a little boy named Spot and
a dinosaur named Arlo. This is the premise for Disney/Pixar’s newest film, The Good Dinosaur. If your child can’t
get enough of Spot and Arlo, here are some books to keep the dinosaurs alive in
your home.
A Berry for Arlo – Jerrod Maruyama
Spot finds a branch of berries and wants to share it with his friend
Arlo. His only problem is that he needs to GET to Arlo and there are many
obstacles in the way (and many of them like berries too!). In this die-cut
board book you will meet all kinds of dinosaurs and children will love joining
Spot on his adventure to get a treat to his friend. With bright pictures that
resemble the movie, children will want to read this over and over again. (Ideal for preschoolers ages 3-5.)
A Friend in the Wild – Brandi Dougherty
Spot and Arlo live in the wild and share their tips for survival in
this adorable story about true friendship. The advice is actually relevant,
like having sturdy shelter and knowing your plants (leaves of three – let them
be). The message of working together, having fun and sticking together is helpful
in guiding any friendship both domestically and in the wild. The pictures
compliment the text beautifully and the facial expressions on Spot and Arlo
really bring life to every page. You will love this manual for life! (Ideal for children ages 6-8.)
