Common Sense Note
The story has the clarity and concision of a news broadcast, with the same riveting tone, and the artwork couldn't be more softhearted and engaging.
Common Sense Review
Reviewed By: Maria Strom
Author/illustrator William Joyce creates an effective air of mystery reminiscent of Chris Van Allsburg in the board-book adapation of an episode from "Dinosaur Bob and His Adventures With the Family Lazardo".
Readers are drawn into the story and accept the fact that a dinosaur has human friends and plays baseball. He effectively mixes an old-fashioned American scene with elements of the exotic: The Lazardo family's turbaned servant appears on the pages and feels right at home on a baseball field.
Another dinosaur of huge charm can be found in Claire Masurel's Too Big, illustrated by Hanako Wakiyama.
Plot Summary:
The Lazardo family has an unusual friend, a baseball-playing dinosaur named Bob. When a local baseball team sees Dinosaur Bob playing, they ask him to join their team. Bob agrees and brings the team to victory.
The Lazardo family starts to dance the Hokey Pokey, and the whole town joins in the celebration. They end their day singing their praises to Bob.
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