SuitabookDinosaurs in the Supermarket!
Timothy Knapman and Sarah Warburton
- Reading
- Before reading, invite the child to predict where dinosaurs might hide. Pause to search each spread, say names together and decide whether the final “BOO!” should be whispered, spoken or shouted.
- Themes
- Seeing what others miss: Only the little boy and the reader notice the dinosaurs, while the grown-ups continue shopping unaware. The book’s stance on this remains unclear.
- Mischief and responsibility: The dinosaurs’ antics create supermarket disorder, and the boy may be blamed for the mess if he does not act. The book’s stance on this remains unclear.
- Worth knowing
- The book may deserve a little preparation if loud surprises or images of frightened shoppers are unwelcome. The ending is described as dinosaurs saying “BOO!” and customers appearing petrified.