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Another great read for early readers is Eloise and the Dinosaurs. With such great repetitive words and short sentences, it is a perfect tool. The story is creative and follows Eloise’s passion for all things, this time dinosaurs. Based at the Natural Museum of History, Eloise leaves her mark on the visitors and the dinosaurs remains. So enjoy it with your child and inspire them to read. Eloise provides lots if inspiration.
Last week I was driving in the car with my four year old son. Suddenly, he was repeating everything I was saying. Everything. You know, in that sing-song little voice that really gets on your nerves and fast? And I wondered, where did he pick up this habit? Preschool? A friend? Well, tonight when I sat down to read his "night-night stories", I discovered that I had Eloise to thank! In "Eloise and the Dinosaurs", Eloise visits the museum with her tutor, Phillip. And what does Eloise do (besides accessorizing the dinosaurs with a hat and her bow)? She echos everything Philip says to her! That is, until Nanny puts a stop to it! Thanks a lot Eloise, thanks, thanks, thanks!
In my class, we all know that Eloise can be naughty, but we still love her. We love reading about all the antics she gets into. Our favorite Eloise book has to be Eloise and the Dinosaurs. Even though we know you aren't supposed to touch the exhibits, we all laughed when she did. Our favorite part was when the nanny took her out of the triceratops. We were all rolling on the floor laughing! We love Eloise!
As little girls grow, it can be hard to get them interested in anything that isn't "girly." Princesses, pink and sparkles. That is sometimes all you get. It is so refreshing to find Eloise and the Dinosaurs, a level one Ready to Read book. I am happy that while we can enjoy Eloise we can also spark an interest in dinos and see how fun they can be too. Now my daughter love, love, loves dinosaurs -- just like Eloise!
Eloise and the Dinosaurs takes all readers on an adventure. Young or old you will be drawn into the book. It's a great book for that level 1 reader. They will be pulled into the story and you won't know how to get them to put the book down. Eloise goes on her adventure with the Dinosaurs! Jump in there and get on the adventure too!
