Dinosaurs are a favourite for a lot of children, so having this series use dinosaurs to teach about friendship, kindness, accepting others' differences is a nice idea. I read this book to my grandson (age 4.5), who loves dinosaurs and he liked it, but when I asked him questions about it, he couldn't answer them. He asked me to read it again though and we talked about the pteranodon and the tyrannosaurus along the way. He was able to understand that even though they should have been enemies, by helping, the pteranodon had a new friend. He kept asking why he flew away at the end if they were friends though. It was a good message, but depending on the age of the child, they may or may not understand it. A good story to use in primary grades when teaching about kindness, giving chances, not judging based on what others say etc.

Another great little book from Tatsuya Miyanishi. I enjoy the message that is always included in these stories, and I Am a Tyrannosaurus doesn't disappoint with its message.




I Am a Tyrannosaurus has nice illustrations, that children seem very drawn to (overall). Don't be nervous about the 'dark' look of the cover. My experience with this series of books is that children think the illustrations are cute and funny.


I feel that this book would be best suited to ages 4+, strictly because the way the story is worded seems to be geared more towards the older child.

I believe that I Am a Tyrannosaurus is a valuable book to keep in a child's Library. It's different, which helps children expand their imaginations and helps expose them to different ways of learning, accepting and helping others. Nicely done!

A nice and tender story about a Tyrannosaurus and a young Ptenarodont. The story and the illustrations are lovely. There's a strong message about caring for the others even if they scare us.
Recommended.
Many thanks to the publisher and Netgalley

I love this whole series and have been privileged to review all of the books. This newest addition to the collection will be available July 1, 2018. These titles have entertained Japanese children for a long time and they still do.

"I Am a Tyrannosaurus" is a wonderful book that teaches kindness, values, bravery and doing the right thing under difficult and dangerous circumstances.

A mom and dad Pteranodon are thrilled to welcome their new baby into the world and nurture him with TLC. Dad teaches him how to fly and to eat well so he will become strong and healthy.


"Open your wings as wide as you can, and push against the ground with all your strength.
Then catch the wind.
When you fly high, you won’t even have to worry about the nasty, scary Tyrannosaurus."


Mom, on the other hand, cradles him closely, rocks him gently and tells him:

"Grow up to be kind."
"You must help anyone who is in trouble."

One day the parents feel that they have fulfilled their parental duties and fly off leaving their beloved son to fend for himself. When the young Pteranodon awakens he finds himself all alone and understands that now he must take care of himself.

A huge, mean, Tyrannosaurs appears out of nowhere and tries to eat him up. Luckily a nearby volcano erupts sending the monstrous predator down, down, down where he crashes with a loud thump on the ground below seriously injuring himself. Oh my, what is little Pteranodon going to do now? The Tyrannosaurs is not moving or seems not to be even breathing? Should he leave him or try to help?

The youngster recognizing how serious the Tyrannosaur is injured has to decide quickly whether to leave him there to suffer or to heed his mother's advice. Should he choose to be kind and helpful? This pathetically broken dinosaur certainly is in trouble and he certainly needs special care to recover or he might not even live. Pteranodon decides to obey his mother's teachings even though it may put his life in danger.

The ending of the book is not a "happily every after" one and made me feel so sad for the Tyrannosaurs. I think it shows realism as often in our own lives things don't work out as we hoped they would. The ending gives lots of room for discussion and sharing of feelings about how the book is concluded.

The illustrations take you right into the narrative and are expressive and full of emotion. The colours are bright and spectacular to look at and has their own unique style. Kids love dinosaurs of all shapes and sizes and I'm sure this newest book will once again become a winner.

Tatsuya Miyanishi has written a book about the importance of teaching you children the right things and how what they are taught affects them as they grow older. I read the book to my 6 year old grandson who was immediately captivated by the story of the Pteranodon. He listened intently as the Pteranodon is born and his helped by his parents who offer great life lessons. As soon as he is old enough, they fly the nest and leave him all alone. Soon he finds himself at the mercy of an angry Tyrannosaurus, who is injured whilst trying to eat him. Will the Pteranodon remember his parents words or will he abandon the helpless dinosaur? A good read that is beautifully illustrated and it kept my grandson entertained. What more could you want from a children’s book?

Fun bright colors and lots of facts. A fun kids book for dinosaur lovers.

Great illustrations and a fun story with an ending you don't actually expect (not fully anyway). I think young children will like this story and teachers will use it to think about kindness and perhaps, the importance of actually talking to each other about issues.

Dinosaurs are loved by children. Children love to read about them. They love to pretend to be them, especially the Tyrannosaurus, who was the biggest and the scariest.

And although this is a pleasant enough story of the "friendship" between a baby pteranodon and a grown up Tyrannosaurus, it feels as though I am missing something. But, if you have liked the other books that Tatsuya has done, then you will likely love this one as well.

The pictures are sort of scratchy, and primitive, but the story is fine, even though the ending is a little sad, as picture books go.

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Thanks to Netgalley for making this book available for an honest review.

I am a Tyrannosaurus by Tatsuya Miyanishi is a wonderfully illustrated story about a Pteranodon and a Tyrannosaurus. The baby Pteranodon is raised by his mom and dad and taught to have strength and to take care of others. When finally the baby Pteranodon is all grownup his parents leave him to care for himself. This is also the day the Tyrannosaurus shows up. But as the Tyrannosaurus is attempting to eat the Pteranodon he falls. The Pteranodon, having been raised so well by his parents, has strength and cares for the injured Tyrannosaurus. The ending of the book was a little sad and made me almost cry as I felt so much sorrow for the Tyrannosaurus just wanting to say thank you. The illustrations are almost mesmerizing for their simplicity and color. I would highly recommend this read for any dinosaur hungry child.

This is a lovely picture book about a young Pteranodon that has been left by his parents to fend for himself. After an unsuccessful attack, a Tyrannosaurus has been injured. The young dinosaur is conflicted because he knows how dangerous these big dinosaurs are. After some deliberation, he decides to help the Tyrannosaurus and nurses him back to health.

The art style is minimal but works well in the story.

I thought this was such a charming read! Young readers will connect to the protagonist and his need to help others.

Thanks to NetGalley for a free copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

This book is full of fun, colorful illustrations of dinosaurs and where they live. It had a good tale and message to share about helping to take care of everyone, no matter if they scare you or not.

Very cute continuation of the dinosaur books by Tatsuya Miyanishi. The series is comprised of uniquely illustrated, heart-warming moral stories about different dinosaurs life and lessons. Great addition to a child's library.

This is a cute story featuring 2 types of dinosaurs: One is a young Pteranodon and the other is the big, scary Tyrannosaurus. The little Pteranodon's mum and dad raise him with love to care for others and also to learn to fly to protect himself when the time comes.
When he's old enough, they leave him to fight with the world alone and the young Pteranodon faces a threat from a big Tyrannosaurus one day. Luckily a volcano eruption helps him, and the big guy is injured. Learning to care for others, our little friend helps the Tyrannosaurus to recover. Hurt in the eyes, the Tyrannosaurus can't see his helper. And in the end, our little guy launches himself into the world, and the Tyrannosaurus knows who to thank.
I really liked the book covering many messages with nice and vibrant images. It would be very suitable for kids who are interested in dinosaurs. It has family love, friendship, being kind and strong at the same time.
I would really recommend it.
Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher Museyon for granting a copy in exchange for an honest review.

3★
Dad showed him how to fly in the sky.
'Open your wings as wide as you can, and push against the ground with all your strength.
Then catch the wind.
When you fly high, you won’t even have to worry about the nasty, scary Tyrannosaurus.'
. . .
Mom covered the baby with her wings on cold, rainy days so that he wouldn’t get wet.
'You must help anyone who is in trouble,' she said."

My Goodreads review includes an illustration of Dad demonstrating flying and Mom protecting him from the rain.

This is another in the series of dinosaur picture books from Japan. I like it better than the previous ones, and I imagine kids will enjoy the idea of this tiny Pteranodon, who can't even fly yet, facing up to a gigantic Tyrannosaurus.

The Pteranodon nest is perched on the top of a peak ALMOST out of the reach of a hungry Tyrannosaurus who tries to grab this young one after his parents have left him to fend for himself.

A nearby volcano blows up, covers the Tyrannosaurus with rocks and rubble, and he can't move. He also can't see. The little Pteranodon recalls his mother's words about being kind, and tries to shout in a big voice (for him) to convince the Tyrannosaurus that he is also a Tyrannosaurus and is going to help him.

It's actually quite a cute concept, the supposed fooling of the enormous creature by the tiny one, and the outcome is safe for little ones.

Thanks to NetGalley and Museyon Publishing for the preview copy.