Review- When Dinosaurs Came with Everything by Elise Broach

Synopsis:

Get a WHAT!?
Free WHAT!?
DINOSAURS?

Just when a little boy thinks he's going to die of boredom from running errands with his mom, the most remarkable, the most stupendous thing happens. He discovers that on this day, and this day only, stores everywhere are giving away a very special treat with any purchase. No, not the usual lollipop or sticker. Something bigger. Much, MUCH bigger. It's a dream come true, except...what exactly do you do with these Jurassic treats? And how do you convince Mom to let you keep them?

Review:

When Dinosaurs Came with Everything is such an adorable book! As soon as I was done reading to Tyler, he asked me if I could read it again. That's always a good sign, right? The story is about a young boy who is just going around town with his mother, minding his own business, when at the doughnut shop there's a sign on the wall.

Naturally, you'd assume it was a toy, yes? Well you're wrong, as I was. The little boy got an actual dinosaur! And everywhere they stop such as the barber shop, the movies, the cafe to eat, all of them are giving away dinosaurs. Can you just imagine? Psh, I can tell you now my child had a smile all over his face the whole time while I was reading to him.

Me: So... Would you like a dinosaur?

Tyler: Yes! Can I have one for my birthday?

Me: Sure! Would you like a stuffed toy or an action figure type?

Tyler: Nooooo. A real one.

Me: ........ 

He may be a tad disappointed once his birthday rolls around and he realizes that he didn't get the real life dinosaur like he wanted. But then again his birthday isn't until months and months away, so maybe he'll have forgotten by then! 

This is a very cute story and I highly recommend it. Especially if you have a kid who loves dinosaurs! The ending was definitely something to smile about over.

About the Author:
Elise Broach is the New York Times bestselling author of children's books including Masterpiece, Shakespeare's Secret, Desert Crossing, Missing on Superstition Mountain (the first book in the Superstition Mountain Trilogy) as well as several picture books. Her books have been selected as ALA notable books, Junior Library Guild selections, a Publishers Weekly Best Children's Book, a New York Public Library Best Book for the Teenage, an IRA Teacher's Choice, an E.B. White Read Aloud Award, and nominated for an Edgar Award, among other distinctions. Ms. Broach holds undergraduate and graduate degrees in history from Yale University. She was born in Georgia and lives in the woods of rural Connecticut, walking distance from three farms, a library, a post office and two country stores.

http://us.macmillan.com/author/eliseb...  

About the Illustrator:

David Small is the recipient of the Caldecott Medal, a Christopher Medal, and the E. B. White Award for his picture books, which include Imogene's Antlers, The Gardener, and So, You Want to Be President? He lives in Mendon, Michigan.

Buy Links:

Amazon- http://amzn.to/1wEd8Kk

Amazon UK- http://amzn.to/1rfQR4V