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Description
Josh wakes up one morning to find a tiny dinosaur has hatched from his breakfast egg. He soon discovers that caring for his new pet, Rexy, comes with a host of unexpected challenges. As the dinosaur grows and explores, Josh must keep it out of trouble and protect his home. The story follows their adventures as they learn to handle the chaos and bond together.
Quick Summary
If your kid's eyes light up at the mention of a dinosaur, this 332-word early reader will have them grinning from the first page. Josh cracks open a suspiciously large egg at breakfast and out pops a tiny, hungry T.-rex that turns his kitchen into a series of goofy, messy adventures. The humor is gentle but punchy think spilled milk, a dinosaur that thinks everything is a snack, and a few loud roars making it a hit for kids who love silly, fast-paced stories. Parents will appreciate that the stakes stay low, the tone stays upbeat, and the book slips in a couple of dinosaur facts about size and appetite, giving a tiny educational boost without slowing the pace. With an AR level of 1.4 and only half a point, it's a great stepping stone for early readers, and even reluctant readers can blaze through the whole thing in one sitting.