Monday, July 14, 2014

Plesiosaur Peril by Daniel Loxton -- ESSENTIAL

Loxton, Daniel Plesiosaur Peril, illustrated by Daniel Loxton and Jim W.W. Smith. PICTURE BOOK. Kids Can Press, 2014. $16.95. Content: G.

When a baby Cryptoclidus strays from its pod, it earns the attention of a hungry Liopleurodon. The baby must think fast -- and swim even faster -- in order to avoid becoming a meal. An author's note at the end provides more background on both types of prehistoric ocean-dwellers.

With its action-packed story, this book is a perfect blend of adventure and information, tailor-made for dinosaur lovers. The artwork is wonderful as well; its blend of photographs and illustrations brings the ancient creatures to life so vividly that they look real.

Pre-K, EL -- ESSENTIAL. Reviewer: Caryn

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