Adopting a Dinosaur - by José Carlos Andrés (Hardcover)

About the Book

Ali wants a pet: a dog, a cat, a chicken, an elephant. But her parents do NOT want animals in the house. They jokingly tell her she may have a dinosaur if she can find one, and she does! A charming and humorous tale about imagination, fantastical pets, and parents who get themselves in trouble. Full color.

Book Synopsis

Let's just say no reader will be able to resist. Kirkus Star Review

"I want a dog! I want a cat!"

"No animals at home!"

"I want a dinosaur!"

"... If you find one you can have it."

And find it she does. Ali wanted a pet, but her parents didn't expect that pet to be A DINOSAUR!

A charming and humorous tale that stirs kids' imagination as they read aloud. Come along with Kimo, the sweetest dinosaur of them all, and you won't stop laughing!

After reading this tale, you'll want a pet dinosaur too!

También disponible en español. (Also available in Spanish.)

Review Quotes

"Adopting a Dinosaur" is a thoroughly charming humorous, and original tale about imagination, fantastical pets, and parents who get themselves in trouble. - Midwest Book Review

The writing is snappy, especially when the dialogue is rendered in large hand-drawn letters ("WOAH, WOAH, WOOAAAHHH THAT'S A DINOSAUR!"), and the art throughout is consistently delightful. Kimo, of course, turns out to be the most adorable-est, cuddliest dino, and when he's covered with licks by his adoring saltasaurus family while a child on a ladder pats one of the parents...let's just say no reader will be able to resist. A Spanish-language edition, Adoptar un dinosaurio, proves just as charming. Humorous without a trace of snark, this Spanish import hatches just right. - Kirkus Reviews

Its entertaining artwork and feel-good family vibes will surprise and delight audiences as baby saltasaurus makes himself at home in the suburbs. - Foreword Reviews

Families will enjoy reading all the animal names and making all the animal sounds. The illustrations are whimsical and full of fresh, light-filled colors. - Youth Services Book Review

What I really liked about this book is that it is so relatable. If there are any parents that have had a child that has begged and pleaded for a pet, this would be their book. - Youth Services Book Review