Thank you to Familus publishing and Netgalley for the opportunity to read and review this book for my students. I thought this was, okay??? I think it's a nice short story to talk about going to bed and had cute art but other than that... its take or leave it for me personally. Because of these points, I have to give it a 2.5 out of 5 stars.

This 'send-'em-to-sleep' book is a board book apparently addressing the parents, about how awkward it is for them to live with a tormenting stay-awake dinosaur, and reminding them of the virtues of a solid nightly routine. It is of course doing a switch, being a board book addressing the typical board book audience, in the hope it – the audience – reads the advice to their elders and twigs what they should be doing to help. The problem is if they won't be told they won't be told, and I can see just as many instances of this not working as I can imagine of when it hits home. For that reason, it's a three star effort only, and has to be thought of as a borrow and not a purchase.

This was such a fun bedtime read! My toddler and 8 year old loved it as they love most silly books. This is sure to bring much laughter just before bed for many homes!

"How to Put a Dinosaur to Bed" by Alycia Pace is a whimsical and entertaining board book that tackles the age-old bedtime struggle with humor and charm. Through the playful narrative and adorable illustrations, young readers are invited to join two siblings as they embark on the challenge of putting their pet triceratops to bed.

The story follows the siblings as they navigate the ups and downs of bedtime with their dinosaur companion. From brushing teeth to reading bedtime stories, the siblings try various techniques to encourage their dino to settle down for the night. Alycia Pace's storytelling is engaging and relatable, capturing the familiar bedtime routine with warmth and humor.

The illustrations in "How to Put a Dinosaur to Bed" are colorful and expressive, bringing the story to life with playful energy. Each page is filled with delightful details and endearing characters, enhancing the reading experience and captivating young readers' imaginations.

What sets this board book apart is its interactive approach to teaching bedtime routines. By placing children in the teaching role, the book empowers young readers to take charge of their own bedtime habits and learn the importance of a solid routine. The gentle reminders and playful tone make it easy for children to engage with the story and absorb the valuable lessons it offers.

While "How to Put a Dinosaur to Bed" offers a lighthearted take on the bedtime struggle, some readers may find the storyline to be somewhat repetitive, and the resolution may feel overly simplistic. Additionally, the humor may not resonate with every reader, depending on their personal preferences.

Overall, "How to Put a Dinosaur to Bed" is a fun and entertaining board book that provides a playful approach to bedtime routines. With its engaging storytelling and charming illustrations, this book is sure to capture the hearts of young readers and make bedtime a little more enjoyable for both children and parents alike. Alycia Pace has crafted a delightful addition to any bedtime bookshelf, offering a humorous and relatable take on the nightly ritual of putting little ones to bed.

I had fun reading this book. We see two kids enjoying living with a dinosaur, until bedtime arrives that is. At first they have a tough time getting them to sleep. Soon they come up with a plan and it seems to work perfectly. Most kids will have a great time reading this book.

This was a clever and adorable story. The drawings were cute and sweet, just made me smile as I turned each page. You’ll see a resemblance between putting a dinosaur to bed and a child. Perfect bedtime story. I was blessed with a free ARC, and I’m leaving my review voluntarily.

How to Put A Dinosaur to Bed
Alycia Pace
Now available!

Thank you to NetGalley for my advance reader copy in exchange for review.
My nephew has loved dinosaurs for as long as I can remember and so consequently my niece does now, too! Any time I see a book about dinosaurs, it peaks my interest. I read this one to them over Easter and they enjoyed it. A cute tale about a dinosaur that will not go to sleep! What's to do? Routine is very important for this dinosaur and the children learn how to keep their Dino buddy on track so he can sleep all night long. There may even be a promise of pancakes in the morning if he can obey!
Kiddos get to see the difficulty of getting someone to stay in bed and the importance of a good routine!
Regardless, a cute and colorful board book suitable for any kids needing more of a routine or just a dino lover.


#review #netgalley #howtoputadinosaurtobed #kidsbook #colorful #boardbook #dinosaur #Dino #dinobook #childrensbook #kidlit #childrensliterature

How to Put a Dinosaur to Bed is a sweet and likable little tale about getting ready for bed. This story is a fantastic method to teach kids how to prepare for bed by using a "dinosaur" as the charming and fun figure. Kids will love this book because they will feel like they are accomplishing acts such as brushing teeth and bathing before bed "like the dinosaur does in the book".
I would definitely buy and read this book for any young child especially if they have a hesitancy about going to bed/sleep at night.

Thank you Alycia Pace, Familius Books and NetGalley for the advanced reader's copy.

Super cute board book for bedtime. Your little ones will love the illustrations and the very quick read. Perfect for the preschool and under aged kiddos.

#FamiliusBooks #NetGalley
I thought this book was so cute! The drawings were very nice and the colors were done beautifully.
The length was perfect for a story like this, the premise was clear and there was a subtle yet valuable message that was present throughout the whole book.
The only things I would edit are the ending and the dinosaur fun facts. The ending felt a bit abrupt, but not the worst. The dinosaur fun facts only appeared on one page, and I would have liked to see them on more pages because I thought it added to the book and it helps get kids interested in unique topics that they may grow to really enjoy.

It seems to focus most on the nighttime routine, and not so much on the issue of staying up all night, and the importance of sleep, for us it would have been nice to talk a bit more about that. I think this book is perfect for those, who don’t have a routine, but would like to implement one.
I loved the illustrations, with lots of details.

This book is cute, age appropriate, and fun!

Pros:
- Amazing, eye-catching illustrations
- Illustration attention to detail is incredible
- Story line that is relatable for parents and understandable for children
- Helps children understand the importance of sleep and a night time routine

Suggestions for improvement:
- It would be nice to have a discussion guide at the end for parents. Something that might have questions parents can ask their kids following the book. Such as "What would be a good night time routine for us to follow?" or "What do you think we should do before bed each night?"

My toddler loved this book, and wanted to read it again and again. He loves dinosaurs.

This was such a cute book. My toddler was excited to see the dinosaur going through the same bedtime routine as he does.

We loved this book, and would purchase this series.



We volunteered to read a copy of this ARC through NetGalley.

This story is alright. The pictures are sweet and the dinosaur is adorable. It does help to walk kids through a bedtime routine and could be a good before bed story.
The ending feels slightly abrupt and my kids were looking for the end of the story.

First off - I love the illustrations in this book. They are lovely illustrations for a children's book and I adore the sibling characters and the diverse representation that they bring to the story. The story itself is very cute for young kids. Walking through a bedtime routine with many activities that they'd recognize from their own bedtime routine, while including the dinosaur character to keep it fun and imaginary.

I did have a couple of critiques - with the formatting of the text - I wasn't sure why there needed to be red text as well as the black and white text. It seems like maybe limiting the number of colors of text might be something to consider. Also, there's one random dinosaur fact on the teeth brushing page that seemed out of place - both from the style of the text but also the fact itself. If there were more facts spread throughout the book it would make more sense. But one fact in the middle of an imaginary bedtime story felt a little disjointed.

Overall, I think this is a kids book that young kids (especially those that like dinosaurs) will enjoy. Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for the eARC of this book to read and review.

How to Put a Dinosaur to Bed is an adorable children's book that goes through the bedtime routine of a triceratops. Two kids tell you how to make sure your dino goes to sleep and stays asleep. Of course, it's very similar to how we put our kiddos to bed so it would be an excellent pre-bedtime story. It is extremely short which makes it great for the youngest littles and the illustrations are vibrant and fun to look at as well.

Quick, cute book. Very similar to other “how to” books in the children’s book world. Illustrations were nice. This book would do well for a toddler.

This board book has really cute illustrations. It shows two kids trying to put their dinosaur to bed and dealing with its stalling tactics, just as parents do with little kids. This book's straightforward, underlying humor will appeal more to adults than to kids, but the illustrations will appeal to kids, especially dinosaur fans. I also love the dinosaur's little panda stuffed animal!

Cute children's book - perhaps a little short. It feels like part of the story is missing. I do love the illustrations and the few little facts squeezed in.

"How to Put a Dinosaur to Bed" by Alycia Pace is a children's picture board book for very young children. A brother and sister have a pet dinosaur, a Triceratops. He's a lot of fun, but taking care of him makes them very tired. They decide to use a routine.

First, they give him a bath, a bubble bath with a rubber duckie. Then they help him get on his most comfy pajamas. Next, they help him brush his many teeth. Then they read a bedtime story, kiss them goodnight, and tell them they will see them in the morning.

This story let's children imagine themselves in charge of bedtime. This might help them get to bed easier.

It's a very cute book that young children will probably really enjoy. Highly recommended!!

Thank you to Netgalley, Familius, and author Alycia Pace for pricing this e-book ARC so that I could give you my honest review.