TY - BOOK AU - Punter, Russell 2007 AU - Russell Punter AU - Cynthia Decker; illustrator AU - Lesley Sims; series editor AU - Alison Kelly; reading consultant TI - Stories of Dinosaurs T2 - Usborne Series SN - 9780746074268 U1 - F 823 PY - 2007/// CY - UK PB - Usborne Publising N1 - Shelving location: M6; Book Title: Usborne Stories of Dinosaurs Publisher: Usborne Publishing Age Range: 4–7 years (early readers or read-aloud for younger children) Format: Hardcover / Paperback / Ebook Contents: A collection of short fictional stories featuring dinosaur characters with light moral or educational themes; Age Group: Ideal for children aged 4–7 years, suitable for: Read-aloud sessions (ages 3–5) Independent reading (ages 5–7) Educational Use: Perfect for early literacy development Supports moral education (themes like friendship, sharing, honesty) Can complement basic science or dinosaur-themed units Ideal Settings: Classroom story time Library lessons Home reading Book-themed activities or puppet shows Reading Level: Early readers; simple sentence structures with some repetitive phrases to aid fluency and prediction N2 - Usborne Stories of Dinosaurs is a beautifully illustrated collection of dinosaur-themed short stories. Each story is written in accessible language for early readers and features colorful artwork that captures children’s attention. The stories blend light humor, gentle moral lessons, and simple science concepts. While the dinosaurs are anthropomorphized, the book still introduces children to a variety of dinosaur species in a fun, engaging way ER -