6 reasons I’m a Dirty Dinosaur was picked for First 5 Forever kits

With so many fantastic and inspiring picture books to choose from, how did the team select the book found in the First 5 Forever toolkits delivered through public libraries across the state?

It wasn’t easy, but there were some real stand out features that made I’m a Dirty Dinosaur by Janeen Brian and Ann James a perfect fit for both families and libraries. Here are six of them:

1. Keeping it Fun

2. Rich vocabulary and rhyming

3. Repetition

4. Actions

5. Open ending

6. Practical stuff

Still not convinced?

It’s a Children’s Book Council of Australia Honour Book and was the Speech Pathology Australia’s Book of the Year in 2014 in the birth to three years category.

Perhaps you could share what works well in your library? You can also comment on your favourite books that work best for your First 5 Forever sessions.