Rory the Dinosaur: Me and My Dad

by Liz Climo

Overview

Meet Rory, the dinosaur. He loves spending time with his dad, but today he wants to go on his own adventure and explore his island home. He can't wait to tell his dad all about the things he can do all by himself, from crossing rivers to finding shelter from the rain. Little does Rory know, his father is never far behind. There's nothing Rory's dad won't do for his intrepid son—he'll even let him think he's made the journey all by himself.


Comic artist Liz Climo celebrates the bond between father and child with her adorable, deceptively simple illustrations and her timeless story of a child's quest for independence.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780316277280
Publisher:	Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
Publication date:	05/05/2015
Pages:	40
Sales rank:	144,171
Product dimensions:	9.40(w) x 8.50(h) x 0.50(d)
Age Range:	4 - 8 Years

About the Author

LLiz Climo grew up in the San Francisco Bay Area and moved to Los Angeles after college to work as a character artist on The Simpsons. She started a comic blog, LizClimo.tumblr.com, and is the author and illustrator of the Rory the Dinosaur series, The Little World of Liz Climo and Lobster is the Best Medicine. Liz currently lives in Los Angeles with her husband, and their daughter.

Editorial Reviews

02/01/2015
PreS-Gr 1—Rory is an energetic dinosaur who lives on an island with his father. When Rory's dad needs quiet time, Rory sets out to find some adventures all by himself. Little does he know, Dad is there every step of the way to make sure that nothing goes wrong. Bright colors and clean lines help bring these whimsical characters, previously seen in Climo's comic blog, to life. Climo's hand lettering lends a folksy quality to the otherwise sleek style of her digital artwork. Ample white space on each page and small pieces of text make this a read-aloud option with broad appeal. VERDICT An excellent addition for most collections.—Emma Carbone, Brooklyn Public Library

School Library Journal

2015-03-17
Rory is a young dinosaur who loves to do things with his dad, but when his father takes some time to relax, Rory decides to set off on a solo adventure. Rory "has a lot of energy. Sometimes too much." When his dad takes a break with a book, Rory thinks, "Everything is quiet. Too quiet." He hatches a plan to leave their island home in search of fun. Readers will notice his father not far behind. Soon Rory encounters obstacles such as a river and a wild pig. Unbeknownst to Rory, his dad has slipped under the water so his spines can act as "stepping stones" allowing Rory to cross the river, and his unnoticed assistance doesn't end there. As Rory's confidence in his accomplishments grows, his poor dad becomes increasingly bedraggled. Climo uses abundant white space to set off her digitally rendered characters. Hand-lettering sets off Rory's thoughts from the text, as when he realizes he forgot his drink: "aw, man." (His dad helps there, too.) Returning home (one step behind dad), Rory excitedly recounts his adventure while his father patiently listens. Rory proclaims, "I'll wait a while before I leave home again. I don't want you to miss me too much." Indeed. Readers will appreciate the clean design and the warm and humorous story; they'll hope Rory sets off again soon. (Picture book. 3-7)

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