Reach for this book when you want to turn a routine lesson about the calendar into a joyful, high energy bonding moment. It is perfect for children who are beginning to ask questions about how long a year is or why the weather changes. Through a catchy reimagining of a classic pop melody, the story follows a young boy and his growing dinosaur pet as they celebrate holidays and seasonal shifts from January through December. It addresses the emotional need for consistency and celebration in a child's life while making the abstract concept of time tangible and fun. Parents will appreciate how the rhythm and music help toddlers and preschoolers memorize the order of months without it feeling like a chore.
None. This is a purely secular, joyful, and whimsical celebration of the seasons and the bond between a child and a pet.
A 3-year-old who is obsessed with dinosaurs and loves to move, dance, or sing while reading. It is also excellent for a child who feels anxious about the passage of time or upcoming changes, as it frames the future as a series of fun events.
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Sign in to write a reviewThis book is best experienced with the accompanying music or by singing the lyrics. Parents should be prepared to be silly and perhaps listen to the original melody once to get the rhythm down. A parent might reach for this after a child asks, Is it my birthday yet? or How many days until Christmas? for the tenth time, or when a child is struggling to grasp the sequence of the months in school.
Toddlers will focus on the bright illustrations and the repetitive dinosaur sounds. Preschoolers will begin to recognize the specific holiday markers and start to internalize the names of the months in order.
Unlike many concept books about the months which can be dry, this one uses the proven mnemonic power of music and a pop-culture hook to make the learning stick.
Based on Neil Sedaka's hit song Calendar Girl, the narrative follows a young boy who receives a dinosaur for a pet. As the pages turn, the months progress from January to December. With each new month, the dinosaur grows significantly larger, participating in seasonal activities like Valentine's Day, summer swimming, and trick-or-treating until he is eventually too big for the house.
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