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Nicholas keeps a toy dinosaur in his pocket to help him be brave like his dad, but when the dinosaur goes missing, Dad knows just what to do.
Quick Summary
Nicholas has a toy dinosaur that's his go-to for feeling brave especially when things get tricky at school or in the dark. He practically never lets it out of his pocket, and his dad has always been cool with it, even joking that the dinosaur's name is "The Great Genoa." But when the dinosaur accidentally gets left behind at the barbershop and disappears, Nicholas has to face his fears without his trusty sidekick, and honestly, he's not sure he can do it. The twist is that Dad steps up in the sweetest way, showing Nicholas that courage isn't about having a toy in your pocket it's something that's already inside him. It's a short, easy read with simple language and funny line drawings that keep things light, but the ending genuinely got me right in the feels. This one is perfect for kids in kindergarten through third grade, especially little ones dealing with separation anxiety or who rely on a comfort object to get through the day, though anyone who loves a sweet father-son story will dig it. If your kid liked "The Invisible Boy" by Trudy Ludwig, they'll probably latch onto this one too.