Dinopotamus Goes to School (paper)

The images of the children simply accepting a big red Dinopotamus coming through their school room window and joining in their lessons are cute. The teacher and the other students showing him how to adapt because he couldn't speak are charming. They didn't want him to be upset when he couldn't join in. This is a reflection on how youngsters act when meeting something or someone different, they adapt. I liked it. -- Jill Smith

"I truly appreciate that you express that it's okay to be different.  The girl in the wheel chair, Dinopotamus has fewer toes and can't talk.  I once worked with special ed. kiddos and they could so relate to Dinopotamus.  

Everyone needs an attitude like Dinopotamus, as  he smiles through the day enjoying being with his new friends.   Being different is great! "    -- Mary Saunders, Library Assistant - Children's Services, Delta CO

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"When Dinopotamus goes to school the children accept him, and because of that he figures out ways to accept himself. This is a sweet story that gently, without a word of preaching, shows children that most of their differences don't matter at all, and those that do can be overcome with a little ingenuity."  Jean Lorrah

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Dinopotamus Goes to School by Lois Wickstrom is a beautiful story about friendship and being different. The crayon sketches are bright and they make the story colorful and lively. Dinopotamus is adorable and children will love him. Wouldn’t it be fun having something like that in your classroom to make the school day fun and entertaining? The message of being different and being comfortable with that runs through the plot in a very subtle way. It is a good book for read aloud and storytelling sessions in classrooms because of its message, and many children will be encouraged to mix with their fellow students despite their differences. It is a good bedtime storytelling book and parents and grandparents can read it out to their kids and grandkids along with motivating them to accept their differences and enjoy learning.   Mamta Madhaven, Readers Favorite 5 Stars

Midwest Book Review, Children's Bookwatch Nov 2019

"Dinopotamus Goes to School" is the whimsical story of a special dinosaur who liked playing with kids and decides to go to school with them to learn. Filled with sweet, detailed crayon drawings of a fantastic orange dinopotamus and school playmates of all kinds, "Dinopotamus Goes to School" presents a humorous slant on routine learning activities at school for students, especially underlined by the calm attitude of the teacher, who accepts her new, large, orange student without a beat of hesitation. When the children learn to count their toes, Dinopotamus counts his, coming up with three instead of ten. did someone make a mistake? The teacher reassured everyone, "You counted perfectly." This attitude of calm acceptance pervades the pages of "Dinopotamus Goes to School," conveying an underlying value that learning is for all, even a huge orange dinopotamus who cannot talk, but roars instead. Kids of all ages will enjoy reading "Dinopotamus Goes to School."