Dinosaurs Roar: Lift-the-Flap and Discover written and illustrated by Steve Jenkins reviewed by Klaudia Janek

 

Summary: Chomp into Steve Jenkins’s lively board book: bright cut-paper illustrations, bold action verbs, lift-the-flaps, and simple nonfiction facts introduce toddlers to dinosaurs and their lives long ago in an engaging, sturdy format. 

Straight Talk for Librarians: This book fits well in an elementary library program as a hands-on read-aloud for preschool and primary classes, supporting storytime, dinosaur-themed units, and early nonfiction skills; keep near picture-book displays and pair with related nonfiction titles.

Use this book as an inquiry starter for early PYP units on sharing the planet or how things change. Its vivid images and lift-the-flaps invite wonder and provocation: ask “What do we notice?” and “How do we find out more?” Use it during transdisciplinary read-alouds to model stakeholder voices (curiosity of young learners), and to spark formative questions for research lines (e.g., How do scientists learn about the past?). A dinosaur lover will enjoy this book because its bright, realistic cut-paper illustrations bring each species to life, the bold action words invite roaring and movement.  Fun times for all ages!