Have you ever done something you knew you shouldn’t be doing? What were the consequences?
The Picture Book of the Week is How Dinosaurs Went Extinct A Safety Guide, written by Ame Dyckman and illustrated by Jennifer Harney.
About the Book:
Mom and Dad take their young son to the science museum where they get to see a number of fossilized dinosaur skeletons. The young boy asks, “how did dinosaurs go extinct?”. Mom gives him a plausible explanation, but then dad steps in and decides to take the opportunity to make his son’s question a teachable moment. How did dinosaurs go extinct, according to Dad? Read this wildly funny and action-packed picture book to find out.
Watch an interview with the author and illustrator below:
Writing Prompt for Kids:
English:
Have you ever done anything you knew you shouldn’t be doing? Write about how you broke the rules and what the consequences were.
Spanish:
¿Alguna vez haz hecho algo que sabias que no debías hacer? Escribe sobre como rompiste las reglas y cuáles fueron las consecuencias.
I would love to read your writing. If you would like to share, please send what you write to contact@alicia-salazar.com
Happy Writing!