Tiny T. Rex and the Very Dark Dark

by Jonathan Stutzman, Jay Fleck (Illustrator)

Overview

The adorable and indomitable Tiny T. Rex from the critically acclaimed Tiny T. Rex and The Impossible Hug is back in a tale about friendship and overcoming your fears.

Tiny T. Rex and his friend Pointy are having a campout in the backyard! It is what best friends do. But without their nighty-lights, the dark outside suddenly seems VERY dark . . . and very full of spooky things. Good thing Tiny has a super-secret plan to keep the dark at bay! Full of warmth and plenty of laughs, this new adventure starring Tiny T. Rex shows that friends will always find a way to face their fears together—even when those fears are not what they seem!

• A great read-aloud book for parents and children
• Hip, colorful art and delightful text make Tiny T. Rex an instant favorite of any dinosaur-loving toddler.
• A perfect book to help toddlers and children overcome a fear of the dark

Fans of silly picture books like Dinosaur vs Bedtime, We Don't Eat Our Classmates, and Llama Destroys the World will love the sweet spirit and continuing adventures of Tiny T. Rex.

Meet Tiny T-Rex! He may be a small dino in a BIG world, but that won't stop him from making friends, conquering his fears, and stomping his way into your heart.

• Read-aloud books for ages 3–5
• Dinosaur picture books for kids
• Friendship books for toddlers

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781452170343
Publisher:	Chronicle Books LLC
Publication date:	03/03/2020
Pages:	48
Sales rank:	119,812
Product dimensions:	9.10(w) x 9.30(h) x 0.50(d)
Age Range:	3 - 5 Years

About the Author

Jonathan Stutzman is an award-winning filmmaker and writer. His short films have screened at film festivals all over the world and on television. He lives in Palmyra, Pennsylvania.

Jay Fleck is an Illinois-based designer and illustrator who has illustrated many books for children. He lives south of Chicago.

Editorial Reviews

 

"[Tiny T. Rex and the Very Dark Dark] captures how many children feel about the dark. It's a great way to open up conversation about this issue and help them deal with it. The text is clear and appealing. Young listeners will enjoy the elaborate plans the friends go through to conquer their problem. A great read-aloud for little ones-and not just those who are afraid of the dark."-School Library Journal

"As in Tiny T. Rex and the Impossible Hug (2019), Fleck and Stutzman really bring the cute. Tiny's superserious narration carries the adorableness with ease. [Tiny T. Rex and the Very Dark Dark is assuring promise for timorous toddlers with special squishes of their own."-Kirkus Reviews

"[Tiny T. Rex and the Very Dark Dark] charmingly taps into a common childhood fear and offers playful solutions. There's not much to be afraid of in Fleck's blocky, glowing illustrations of the two pals, and readers with similar worries will soon find theirs alleviated."-Booklist

 

"[Tiny T. Rex and the Very Dark Dark] captures how many children feel about the dark. It's a great way to open up conversation about this issue and help them deal with it. The text is clear and appealing. Young listeners will enjoy the elaborate plans the friends go through to conquer their problem. A great read-aloud for little ones-and not just those who are afraid of the dark."-School Library Journal

From the Publisher

02/01/2020

PreS-Gr 1—Tiny T. Rex and his friend Pointy are very afraid of the dark. This puts a major damper on their plans to have a campout in the backyard. The two are used to night-lights and there aren't any outside. What will they do if the Grumbles and the Nom-bies come out? What if the Crawly-creeps show up? Tiny T. and Pointy are ready to tackle this problem. They start with what they think will be a sturdy hiding fort and strong helmets. But their tent doesn't do a very good job hiding Tiny T. Unfortunately, his helmet, a food strainer, is a little too small for his large head. The duo come to the conclusion that they need more light so they won't be as scared. Christmas lights will take care of that…until they break. Tiny's mother has told him there is always a light shining somewhere. Could she be right? This book captures how many children feel about the dark. It's a great way to open up conversation about this issue and help them deal with it. The text is clear and appealing. Young listeners will enjoy the elaborate plans the friends go through to conquer their problem. VERDICT A great read-aloud for little ones—and not just those who are afraid of the dark.—Barbara Spiri, Southborough Library, MA

School Library Journal

2019-10-23
A first backyard campout can be very scary…even for dinosaurs.

As in Tiny T. Rex and the Impossible Hug (2019), Fleck and Stutzman really bring the cute—outfitting the anxious, square-headed narrator and stegosaurian pal Pointy in fuzzy onesies (Pointy's actually patterned with dinos…awww) while Tiny, clutching plush bear Bob ("my special squish") frets about how Grumbles and Nom-bies come out when there are no "nighty-lights." Distrusting Tiny's mom's claim that there are always lights shining somewhere, the campers haul out lamps from the house and festoon the trees around their blanket tent with strings of colored bulbs. Now those Crawly-creeps don't stand a chance. But the relief only lasts until a fuse blows, and a page turn brings sudden, total darkness. What now? Maybe, together, the two can be brave enough to open their eyes and look for lights? They are, and when they do, there is the shining moon and a sky filled with glimmering stars. Tiny's superserious narration carries the adorableness with ease, and young readers will enjoy spotting the details that surround these anthropomorphic dinosaurs. The Grumbles and Nom-bies are revealed to be Tiny's snoring and snacking parents, respectively, which should kindle recognition in many mammalian readers.

A reassuring promise for timorous toddlers with special squishes of their own. (Picture book. 2-5)

Kirkus Reviews