Vendor
	Mohrbooks Literary Agency Sebastian Ritscher
Original language
English
Categories
Children’s picture books

TINY DINO

Deborah Freedman

Did you know dinosaurs still roam the earth?

A small but mighty bird declares he is a dinosaur! But no one believes that dinosaurs still exist. How can they be so tiny or have feathers or not stomp and roar? The tiny dino explains to his animal friends via dynamic bursts of dialogue that birds are in fact dinosaurs, and the book's back matter further explains the characteristics that connect birds to their prehistoric ancestors, as well as to other parts of the animal family. From house-favorite Deborah Freedman comes a playful yet informative picture book that is sure to be a classroom favorite.

Key selling points
TEACHER FAVORITE: Teachers love Deborah Freedman's books (just look at her Twitter feed--they tweet at her all the time)! The influential Nerdy Book Club is obsessed with her! This book is a perfect fit for the classroom.
EDUCATIONAL COMPONENT: Both the playful story and informative back matter explain the connection between birds and dinosaurs for young readers, as well as other animals' connections to prehistoric creatures.
SIGNATURE ART STYLE: Deborah's art displays a combination of simplicity and complexity that is a feast for the eyes.
AWARD-WINNING AUTHOR: Freedman's books have been on many state award lists, as well as Bank Street's and NYPL's best books lists, and have won Parents' Choice and SCBWI's Crystal Kite awards.

Deborah Freedman is a trained architect who now works as an author/illustrator. She is the author of By Mouse and Frog, The Story of Fish and Snail, Blue Chicken, Shy, and Carl and the Meaning of Life. She lives in Connecticut with her family.

Available products
Book Published 2022-03-01 by Viking

Comments

[P]rovides a range of creatures (and readers) an education in dinosaur anatomy... When a final challenge unearths an unexpected relative, it's a chance to discuss ancestry. Softly washed in color, Freedman's illustrations have the delicacy and fluidity of their winged protagonist. Balancing the informative and the wondrous, the book offers a tribute to the way the interconnections among species ensure that the past remains present.

...stunning watercolors... Though the exchanges are humorous, Freedman also folds in lessons on both science and the dangers of assumptions. An innovative introduction to the relatedness of all animals that will delight budding biologists and dino mavens alike.

This is another charmer from Freedman, seamlessly mixing nonfiction, humor, a meditation on interconnections, and a lot of heart.

... an appealing introduction to the concept of modern birds evolving from their dinosaur ancestors, quietly illustrating the core evidence in entertaining fashion... making it easy to see comparisons and comprehend the basic concepts. The characters are also flat-out darling, and their adamant declarations beg to be read aloud. It's an absolute delight to learn and laugh with this curious animal crew.