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Alphasaurus by Megan E. Bryant
In this new series of concept-based, shaped dinosaur board books, little ones will learn dinosaur names for every letter of the alphabet, identify bold shapes, practice counting skills, and discover the bright colors in the dinosaur world. Both kid-friendly and educational, these board books make reading and playtime fun for the whole family!
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First published July 25, 2012
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About the author
Megan E. Bryant
128 books33 followersI've counted books among my friends for as long as I can remember. I was born in Santa Monica, California, though that beautiful city is just one of many places I've called home; my family moved ten times before I graduated from high school. Moving so frequently gave me many opportunities to experience new places, meet new people, and make new friends . . . but it could be lonely, too, especially while I adjusted to a new town or school. When I felt homesick for people and places far away, I knew that I could always turn to my books, familiar friends who traveled everywhere I did. Reading so much inspired me to write my own stories and poems, on topics ranging from birds and snowflakes to castles and talking pasta (really!).
Looking back, all that reading and writing was the perfect preparation for my dream job: writing for children and young adults. I moved to New York City for college and after graduating from New York University with a degree in Dramatic Literature, I worked as a children's book editor for five years. Another move—this time with my husband—led me to close my eyes, hold my breath, and take the leap to become a full-time writer. It was the best decision I ever could've made.
I've lived in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, for five years (that's almost a record for me) with my family, and I thank my lucky stars every day for the good fortune to write for kids and teens.
When I'm not writing, I'm . . .
Knitting obsessively, just like my grandmother did (if there's a knitting gene, I got it from her)
Drinking another pot of tea
Doodling on a 3 x 5 index card
Attempting to decipher the cryptic Post-It notes stuck to my desk
Reading voraciously, especially nonfiction or current events
Cooking vegetarian food (or, more likely, making dessert)
Trying to save my garden from a fearless band of marauding squirrels
Cuddling with my cat and wrestling with my dog
Covering my kids with kisses
(copied from the author's website)
Looking back, all that reading and writing was the perfect preparation for my dream job: writing for children and young adults. I moved to New York City for college and after graduating from New York University with a degree in Dramatic Literature, I worked as a children's book editor for five years. Another move—this time with my husband—led me to close my eyes, hold my breath, and take the leap to become a full-time writer. It was the best decision I ever could've made.
I've lived in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, for five years (that's almost a record for me) with my family, and I thank my lucky stars every day for the good fortune to write for kids and teens.
When I'm not writing, I'm . . .
Knitting obsessively, just like my grandmother did (if there's a knitting gene, I got it from her)
Drinking another pot of tea
Doodling on a 3 x 5 index card
Attempting to decipher the cryptic Post-It notes stuck to my desk
Reading voraciously, especially nonfiction or current events
Cooking vegetarian food (or, more likely, making dessert)
Trying to save my garden from a fearless band of marauding squirrels
Cuddling with my cat and wrestling with my dog
Covering my kids with kisses
(copied from the author's website)
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March 21, 2018
Copyright- 2012
Number of Pages-20
Book format-hardcover
Reading Level-Preschool and up GR Level- N/A
Genre- Fiction
Lit. Requirement- Alphabet-1
This is a short board book about dinosaurs and the alphabet. The book goes through naming dinosaurs in order A-Z. Each page also has extra words that start with that letter with it. For example, "V is for Velociraptor, visiting a viper." This helps children notice the sound of the letter more and distinguish it from the rest because it is used more. It is also interesting to see all the different types of dinosaurs. The pictures were cartoon illustrated with happy faces on the dinosaurs. It was not realistic with the dinosaurs, they were all playing with each other. However, for young children I would say it does its purpose of teaching dinosaur names and the alphabet. All in all it was a decent book and could teach children valuable concepts.
Number of Pages-20
Book format-hardcover
Reading Level-Preschool and up GR Level- N/A
Genre- Fiction
Lit. Requirement- Alphabet-1
This is a short board book about dinosaurs and the alphabet. The book goes through naming dinosaurs in order A-Z. Each page also has extra words that start with that letter with it. For example, "V is for Velociraptor, visiting a viper." This helps children notice the sound of the letter more and distinguish it from the rest because it is used more. It is also interesting to see all the different types of dinosaurs. The pictures were cartoon illustrated with happy faces on the dinosaurs. It was not realistic with the dinosaurs, they were all playing with each other. However, for young children I would say it does its purpose of teaching dinosaur names and the alphabet. All in all it was a decent book and could teach children valuable concepts.
January 4, 2020
I liked it!
November 4, 2025
Fun ABC book all about dinosaurs and facts about them. Great for kids who are into dinosaurs to learn more.
September 23, 2012
I have to admit this book has a bit of a tongue twister going for it in places. This one teaches us the abc’s by using dinosaur names - and yes there is a dinosaur for every letter of the alphabet! This is the one I’d go to last purely because some of the dinos have quite hard to pronounce names, however most of them are made up of lots of easy to pronounce syllables which make things easier, you just have to put the syllables together! I loved the alliteration use in this book which also helps with the abc’s and the fact that each of the dinosaurs were doing things that began with the same letter of their names and you could see them doing it on the page. I think may favourites were the Diplodocus dizzy from dancing, the Helioceratops happy to haul hatchlings, the Oviraptor ordered out of the orchard and the extra long, extra large and extra loud Xiaosaurus! This one will be a great one to read aloud to any kid once you’ve wrapped your tongue around the names.
The books (Countasaurus, Shapeasaurus, Alphasaurus and Colorasaurus) are quite big, I’d say around A4 landscaped size but they are made into shapes reflecting the dinosaurs on the front which I thought was a really great idea. EAch book has a different dinosaur in a different colour and although you can tell the books are all form the same collection they each look exciting in their own way. Reading these to any child will depend on their interest in dinosaurs, the colours and pictures used and the age of the child. I think they would make great gifts for any child from around 18 to 30 months.
The books (Countasaurus, Shapeasaurus, Alphasaurus and Colorasaurus) are quite big, I’d say around A4 landscaped size but they are made into shapes reflecting the dinosaurs on the front which I thought was a really great idea. EAch book has a different dinosaur in a different colour and although you can tell the books are all form the same collection they each look exciting in their own way. Reading these to any child will depend on their interest in dinosaurs, the colours and pictures used and the age of the child. I think they would make great gifts for any child from around 18 to 30 months.
July 14, 2012
What a cool way to learn the alphabet as well as more about dinosaurs! This introduction to those ever-fascinating dinosaurs takes young readers through their ABCs by describing an active dinosaur for every letter. This book is great fun for young and old, especially with its soft colors and interesting word choices.
July 18, 2012
Each letter includes a scientific name for a dinosaur with other alliterative words in a sentence.
July 24, 2013
What a wonderful book for my dino loving child! This book is fabulous.
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January 26, 2014Despite some anachronistic moments (dinosaurs didn't have quarries or orchards, duh) this is still a fun introduction to dinosaurs and the alphabet.
July 14, 2014
Cute dinosaur alphabet book. Good illustrations.
August 3, 2014
perfect for my dino loving daughter. i just wish when they named dinosaurs they were given names i could pronounce.
December 19, 2014
My son loves this book. I like the illustrations and alliteration, but it loses a star simply because I have such a hard time pronouncing the dinosaur names.
January 1, 2015
I've never heard of more than half these dinosaurs. Educational!
July 1, 2015
Fun illustrations made for cute conversation and comments by Juliette.
February 2, 2016
So hard to pronounce some of these!
January 10, 2017
Strange that this is a board book. It's way too advanced for babies.
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