Jane Yolen

Describes what a young dinosaur should do in order to quickly get over being sick.

At first, the dinosaurs try to bring home all manner of wild beasts, but in the end, they learn to bring home an appropriate animal from a shelter or pet store and to love and care for it with attention.

"Under Grandpa's watchful eye, the kids are thrilled to discover that the craggy rocks, tufted grass, and windswept trees on Giant Island are much more than they seem. Are the children the first to fathom this huge secret, or does Grandpa have a secret of his own?"--

A young dinosaur takes precautions in order to stay safe throughout the day, both at home and at play.

Two rambunctious monsters creep, gurgle, crawl, and tumble before falling asleep.

Rhyming text and illustrations present some of the ways dinosaurs can play with their friends, from hogging the swings to sharing toys.

Young Elsie must find a way to adapt to her new home on the Nebraska prairie after she and her father leave their comfortable city life in Boston.

In rhyming text a young dinosaurs try to avoid going to bed, but finally cooperate, to their parents' relief.

Illustrations and rhyming text present some of the different ways dinosaurs can express their love, from cleaning up after making a mess to smiling sweetly instead of roaring.