Tiny T. Rex and the Tricks of Treating

by Jonathan Stutzman, Jay Fleck (Illustrator)

Overview

The loveable dinosaur from Tiny T. Rex and the Impossible Hug shows kids how to have the best Halloween ever!

Tiny and Pointy love Halloween and they are eager to share their tips and tricks so that readers can have a perfect treat-filled Halloween! A heartwarming story, Tiny T. Rex and the Tricks of Treating reminds each of us that the sweetest Halloween treat has nothing to do with eating candy after all.

EVERYONE LOVES TINY: The first book about Tiny, Tiny T. Rex and the Impossible Hug, was an immediate bestseller from the moment it was published. It's been a regional indie bookstore bestseller, an Amazon Best Book of the Month, and an Amazon Best Book of the Year.

AN ADORABLE DINOSAUR HERO KIDS CAN RELATE TO: Kids of many ages, from babies to toddlers to five-year-olds, love dinosaurs! And Tiny is a dinosaur kids will understand and respond to, because he's a tiny dinosaur in a big world—just like them.

A FUNNY AND REASSURING INTRODUCTION TO HALLOWEEN: Halloween can be a scary holiday for very young children. In this book, Tiny shows them what to expect and how to have a good time. Best of all, Tiny shows kids how to make the holiday one that's about giving as well as receiving.

SWEET MESSAGE, GREAT VALUES: Every Tiny book features Tiny solving common childhood challenges with love, a positive attitude, and help from his friends.

MORE TINY BOOKS TO LOVE: Tiny has two picture books, Tiny T. Rex and the Impossible Hug and Tiny T. Rex and the Very Dark Dark and one other board book, Tiny T. Rex and the Perfect Valentine, for readers to enjoy, with more adventures on the way!

Perfect for: parents and grandparents, dinosaur enthusiasts, educators

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781452184906
Publisher:	Chronicle Books
Publication date:	09/07/2021
Series:	Tiny T. Rex Series
Pages:	20
Sales rank:	208,353
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 5.90(h) x 0.50(d)
Age Range:	2 - 4 Years

About the Author

Jonathan Stutzman is a children's book author and award-winning filmmaker. His short films have screened at film festivals all over the world and on television, and he is a contributing writer to the bestselling collection The Tiny Book of Tiny Stories. He received his masters at Temple University for Film & Media Arts. Jonathan loves reading, traveling, creating, and thinking about all sorts of strange and nerdy things. He lives in Lititz, Pennsylvania.

Jay Fleck is an Illinois-based designer and illustrator. Inspired by memories from childhood as well as his two young children, his art has been featured everywhere from the Gap to Papyrus to Threadless. He lives with his family south of Chicago, and spends his spare time running and reading (but not at the same time).

Editorial Reviews

Tiny T. Rex shares the top six tricks of treating for those wanting to become Halloween Treat-masters. . . . Sweet and practical holiday advice delivered by two darling dinos.”-Kirkus Reviews

“[D]elightful . . . Colorful illustrations, dominated by black and orange Halloween hues, give the book a holiday feel that will attract young readers, especially those who have met the character in previous entries. This spirited book is recommended as a general purchase for holiday or board book collections, not least because it teaches the lesson of generosity to little ones.”-School Library Journal

From the Publisher

09/01/2021

Toddler-PreS—Tiny T. Rex from Tiny T. Rex and the Impossible Hug is back just in time for Halloween. Tiny and his friend Pointy are Halloween experts and want to share their tips with children to ensure they have the best holiday ever. This short and delightful board book is broken down into six "tricks" that are tips for Halloween enjoyment. Maps, costumes, the buddy system, and manners are all covered as readers learn the proper protocols to follow to become treat masters, but the ending shows readers that the biggest reward is sharing treats with others. Colorful illustrations, dominated by black and orange Halloween hues, give the book a holiday feel that will attract young readers, especially those who have met the character in previous entries. VERDICT This spirited book is recommended as a general purchase for holiday or board book collections, not least because it teaches the lesson of generosity to little ones.—Kristen Todd-Wurm, Middle Country P.L., NY

School Library Journal

2021-10-27
Tiny T. Rex shares the top six tricks of treating for those wanting to become Halloween Treat-masters.

“The very best part of Halloween is the Treats,” the book opens. “It is a mathematically proven fact.” From there, Tiny T. Rex and pal Pointy, who declare themselves masters of treating, share their tricks, which range from what to wear (with a caveat to avoid wearing multiple costumes at once) to being sure to express “thank you” (even frightful creatures have manners, after all) to the “greatest trick” of all—sharing treats. Stutzman’s play on trick-or-treating, coupled with original words like Nom-biesand Crawly-creeps, give this board book a refreshingly original take on familiar Halloween themes. Fleck’s illustrations depict the dinos as endearing and playful. Tiny T. Rex has two pointy, nonintimidating teeth and a diminutive stature, and Pointy’s ever so pointy back plates are incorporated into its costume as a unicorn with a rainbow-colored tail. And who can resist a dinosaur wearing “mitties” over its hands? The brightly colored illustrations are visually appealing, and the details give readers plenty to observe. From showing gratitude for a cucumber “treat” handed out from a basket of veggies to sharing their haul with a homebound friend, these dinosaurs are adorable in more ways than one.

Sweet and practical holiday advice delivered by two darling dinos. (Board book. 2-4)

Kirkus Reviews