Dinotrux (by Chris Gall)
common sense media says
Earth-pounding action will thrill truck-loving dino fans.
parents & educators say
What parents need to know
Parents need to know that this book mixes dinosaurs, trucks, and cavemen, all with playfully far-fetched humor and a storyline that is not to be taken seriously. The fantasy truck-animals are fierce looking and might be scary for younger, more impressionable readers.
Educational value:
The book may confuse kids into thinking that dinosaurs and cavemen existed at the same time. But then, it could also open up a great discussion about pre-history and what parts of this story are real, and which are not. Take a look at the questions in our "Families Can Talk About" section for some ideas for connecting the text to some real facts.
Positive role models:
Truck and dinosaur lovers will find a lot to roar over as they check out the fantasy truck-animals. But the fierce-looking creatures might be scary for younger, more impressionable readers.
Violence & scariness:
Just some dinosaur-truck kind of chaos and a few fearful cave people scurrying for their lives, but nothing graphic or harmful.
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