How Do Dinosaurs Say Goodbye? written by by Jane Yolen and Mark Teague, reviewed by Terry Wahrman

Summary:  Little dinosaurs don’t like to say goodbye.  Some cry and throw tantrums.  Some write on the wall 'Don't Go!’.  Some hold on to their parents or run to the neighbors home.  Eventually, most learn to face their worst fears.  They talk to the grownups about how they are feeling and that helps a lot. They give hugs and kisses and make drawings to say how they feel.

Straight Talk for Librarians:   There are many ways to learn to say goodbye.  Dinosaurs show us the wrong way and then the right ways to show it. This is a good lesson for early readers on how to say goodbye and separating from parents and grandparents.  Teachers should use this book as a read aloud to encourage discussion on good ways to handle goodbyes.  Possibly follow up with an art project to tell someone how much you love them.