Dinosaur Kisses, by David Ezra Stein
Age Range: 1-3 for read aloud, early independent readers (4-6).
Read-aloud time: Approximately two minutes
Dinah is a baby dinosaur who STOMPS, CHOMPS and WHOMPS her way through her surroundings trying her best to kiss without disastrous results! It’s not until Baby hatches that Dinah finds a friend with the same energetic interest in kisses. The story encourages exploration, and trying out new things, as well as understanding consequences of your actions. Large print and colorful pictures make this a perfect tale to take from bedtime reading into the early stages of reader independence.