Dinosaurs Before Dark
Mary Pope Osborne
- Reading
- Read together or invite your child to read a little independently, then pause after the treehouse discovery to hear what they expect from the adventure.
- Themes
- Time travel and magic: A magic treehouse takes Jack and Annie to an ancient time. The book’s stance on this remains unclear.
- Dinosaurs: The children encounter live dinosaurs after travelling to an ancient time. The book’s stance on this remains unclear.
- Worth knowing
- The children encounter live dinosaurs in an ancient setting. How frightening or intense these scenes feel is unclear, so consider checking in if dinosaur encounters tend to unsettle your child.