Age: Preschool

This dinosaur picture book sure is a step away from the rest. Instead of a fierce velociraptor, this raptor pet is imagined as a cute, fluffy cat-like creature. I suppose the humor is in the contrast but, meh. Also, there is no dinosaur jargon which most kids love.

I was also confused by the artist's rendering of a velociraptor. I originally thought it was going to be a raptor bird of prey, but it has no wings or beak. Then I thought it was a velociraptor but I was confused by the fluffy tail, but the hooked talons solidified the deal.

Maybe I read this with the wrong attitude but I would say pass.