About This Book
A parent should reach for this book when their dinosaur-obsessed child is ready for a more creative and literary exploration of prehistory. "Bone Poems" is a delightful collection of clever, funny poems told from the perspective of dinosaurs, Ice Age mammals, and even fossils themselves. Written by a beloved Sesame Street writer, it masterfully blends scientific facts with imagination and humor, sparking curiosity about the ancient world. It's perfect for early elementary schoolers (ages 6-10), serving as a fantastic bridge between dry non-fiction and pure entertainment. It encourages a love of both science and language arts, making learning feel like a joyous game.
What Parents Should Know
Sensitive Topics
The book deals directly with the theme of extinction and the death of ancient species. The approach is secular and scientific, attributing extinction to events like the asteroid impact or climate change. In poems like "The End," the tone is factual and wistful rather than frightening or graphic. The resolution is simply one of historical fact: these creatures are gone, leaving behind bones and fossils for us to discover.
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