the Vibrant And Fun Illustrations Of Lila Prap Make This Non-fiction Picture Book About Dinosaurs Irresistible
publishers Weekly
the Wisecracking Chickens In This Slovenian Import Are Initially Skeptical That They’re Descended From Dinosaurs (“why Didn’t They Call Them Terrible Chickens If They Were Our Ancestors?”), But Gradually Warm To The Idea. Prap’s Stylized Dinosaurs Appear With Rough Outlines Against Grainy Backgrounds Beside Accessible Descriptions Of Their Attributes. The Chickens’ Goofy Running Commentary Further Lightens The Mood (“this One Looks Like A Snake That Has Swallowed A Turtle,” Says A Hen About The Aquatic Elasmosaurus). The Irreverent Tone Should Keep Kids Entertained As They Learn About Dinosaurs And Their Descendants. Ages 3-up. (apr.)
