The Dinosaur That Pooped Christmas!
By Tom Fletcher and Dougie Poynter
Danny’s dream Christmas turns explosive when his hungry dinosaur gobbles up everything.
Pageticker community rating
Average score: 4.97
From 31 readers
What do our readers think of The Dinosaur That Pooped Christmas!? (Generated from the text of reviews of the book)
Children often find the silly rhymes, dinosaurs and enormous poo jokes very funny. Some children find the dinosaur eating everyone and everything too gross or frightening.
What does the Pageticker team say about The Dinosaur That Pooped Christmas!?
The Dinosaur That Pooped Christmas! is a gloriously silly, bouncy rhyming romp, with Garry Parsons’s lively illustrations adding plenty of festive chaos. It suits children who adore dinosaurs and toilet humour, while its gentle warning about greed gives the explosive antics a little 'extra substance'.
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What is The Dinosaur That Pooped Christmas! about?
Danny's Christmas wish list is endless, but instead of the gifts he desires, he receives a very hungry dinosaur. This dino devours everything in sight — presents, decorations, even the Christmas tree! But as we all know, what goes in must come out... Danny is about to experience the most explosive Christmas ever! Packed with humour, festive fun, and a valuable lesson on greed, this rhyming tale is a holiday treat for young readers.
About the author
Tom Fletcher is a much-loved British author and musician. He is famous for writing exciting books like 'The Christmasaurus' and 'The Creakers'. Tom's stories are full of adventure, fun, and imagination. When he's not writing, he enjoys making music and sharing his love of reading with children everywhere.
Discussion ideas around The Dinosaur That Pooped Christmas!
Christmas wishes: Danny wants lots of presents, but what do you think he really needs at the start of the story?
Greed and sharing: What does Danny learn about wanting too much, and how could he have behaved differently?
A very hungry dinosaur: Why do you think Dino keeps eating everything he sees? What might help him make better choices?
Silly stories: Why do you think poo jokes and unexpected disasters make this Christmas story funny for some children?
Your unusual present: If you received a dinosaur instead of the present you wanted, what would you do first and why?
Pages
32 pages
Reading age
Picture Book (2-7)
This edition
2012
First published
2012
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