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Dad and the Dinosaur

by Gennifer Choldenko

DinosaursJuvenile fictionToysFearFathers and sonsChildren's fictionToys, fictionDinosaurs, fiction

Nicholas was afraid of the dark outside his door, the bushes where the giant bugs live, and the underside of manhole covers. His dad was not afraid of anything. Nicholas wants to be as brave as his dad, but he needs help. That s why he needs a dinosaur. After all, dinosaurs like the dark, bugs are nothing to them, and they eat manhole covers for lunch (and everything under them for dinner).

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Book data: Open Library