Catalog

Record Details

Catalog Search



Tiny T. Rex and the grand ta-da!  Cover Image Book Book

Tiny T. Rex and the grand ta-da! / by Jonathan Stutzman ; illustrated by Jay Fleck.

Stutzman, Jonathan, (author.). Fleck, Jay, (illustrator.).

Summary:

Pointy and I will win the talent show. I know we can do it, because we both have many great skills. We cannot be good at everything by ourselves. But we can be great at one thing together. That is how we will become great magicians. Just like our hero, the Amazing Presto. Tiny T. Rex and his friend Pointy really want to win their school's talent show. Together they work on their act, including the grandest trick of all: making something disappear. But it isn't easy to become magicians, and just when they've mastered their skills, they face an even greater challenge: performing in front of an audience! With their trademark humor and warmth, beloved duo Tiny and Pointy prove that any problem can be overcome as long as it's met with patience and understanding. -- Provided by publisher.

Record details

  • ISBN: 9781452184883
  • ISBN: 1452184887
  • Physical Description: 1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 24 cm.
  • Publisher: San Francisco, CA : Chronicle Books, [2023]

Content descriptions

Target Audience Note:
Ages 3-5. Chronicle Books
AD540L Lexile
Decoding demand: 79 (high) Semantic demand: 90 (very high) Syntactic demand: 45 (medium) Structure demand: 78 (high) Lexile
Subject: Tyrannosaurus rex > Juvenile fiction.
Dinosaurs > Juvenile fiction.
Magic tricks > Juvenile fiction.
Magicians > Juvenile fiction.
Genre: Animal fiction.
Picture books.

Available copies

  • 25 of 27 copies available at Missouri Evergreen. (Show)
  • 1 of 1 copy available at North Kansas City.

Holds

  • 0 current holds with 27 total copies.
Show Only Available Copies
Location Call Number / Copy Notes Barcode Shelving Location Status Due Date
North Kansas City Public Library JE STU (Text) 0001012511970 JUV Easy Available -

Loading Recommendations...

Syndetic Solutions - Kirkus Review for ISBN Number 9781452184883
Tiny T. Rex and the Grand Ta-Da!
Tiny T. Rex and the Grand Ta-Da!
by Stutzman, Jonathan; Fleck, Jay (Illustrator)
Rate this title:
vote data
Click an element below to view details:

Kirkus Review

Tiny T. Rex and the Grand Ta-Da!

Kirkus Reviews


Copyright (c) Kirkus Reviews, used with permission.

Tiny T. Rex and Pointy the stegosaurus overcome their fears and inexperience to participate in the talent show. Inspired by the Amazing Presto, enthusiastic Tiny and apprehensive Pointy decide to do a magic act. They don top hats and wield wands, select their magic word, and enlist the help of their special assistant, Bob the teddy bear. At first, the pair expect the magic to just happen, but after careful planning and creative thinking, they find a way to make their disappearing trick work. Nervous Pointy pulls out of the performance at the last minute but in the end finds the courage to appear on stage--as Tiny puts it, "Sometimes the grandest ta-da is not making something disappear. It is when someone who disappeared bravely comes back." Stutzman's story touches on hard work and preparation, feelings of anxiety, and perseverance. Tiny does the majority of the narration with brief interjections from Pointy. As a result, aside from facial expressions, readers mostly learn how Pointy feels through Tiny. Because the story never shows Pointy working through fears or uncertainties, some may find the resolution a bit too easily wrapped up. Still, the two are a charming pair. Fleck's illustrations feature sweet dinos with Tiny's recognizable toothy grin, bright colors, and a cute supporting cast of characters. (This book was reviewed digitally.) A muddy message about stick-to-itiveness salvaged by a winsome dino duo. (Picture book. 4-6) Copyright (c) Kirkus Reviews, used with permission.


Additional Resources