A is not for apple but Apatosaurus in this roaring prehistoric
romp. Twenty-six creative combos depict dinosaurs with their
corresponding letter in this alphabet offering. Deinonychus'
clawed feet hop through the D, while the Coelophysis sticks his
tail straight through his letter C. Several reptiles share
generous digital double-page spreads; their individual colored
backgrounds connect like jagged puzzle pieces. Those anxious to
try their hand at pronunciation (Xuanhuaceratops, anyone?) will
find brief concluding notes with the species’ generalized
behavior and a phonetic key included. “Lean and mean,
Zupaysaurus was a carnivore. It only ate meat.” Indicating the
dinos’ diets (and not just veggies here) and behavior adds both
nuggets of scientific knowledge and a reality check. The
formidable dinosaurs lunge and bite at their prey; their
predatory actions extend to their individual letters as they
knock, smash and chomp. Still, it's a balanced account with the
occasional nurturing side exposed, as the Khaan