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Description
Everyone loves Edwina, except for Reginald Von Hoobie-Doobie. Reginald knows dinosaurs are extinct and is ready to prove it, but will anyone listen to him, and, if they do, what will happen to Edwina?
Quick Summary
Meet Edwina, a lovable dinosaur who tromps around town handing out cookies and playing games, oblivious to the fact that dinosaurs are supposed to be extinct until Reginald, a nerdy kid with a fossil obsession, decides he's going to prove she can't be real. The story's humor shines in the back-and-forth between Edwina's cheerful obliviousness and Reginald's earnest attempts to gather evidence, making even early readers giggle at the absurdity of a dinosaur at a birthday party. It's a perfect pick for kids who love a mix of slapstick comedy and gentle problem-solving, especially those who are into dinosaurs or enjoy Mo Willems' other quirky tales like "Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus!" Parents will appreciate that the tension is low-key, the illustrations are bright and expressive, and there's a subtle message about accepting others even when they seem impossible. By the end, the town rallies around Edwina in a way that feels warm without being preachy, and kids get a quick, satisfying story that they'll want to read again.