  | Sinclair, the velociraptor who thought he was a chicken Author: Rees, Douglas | |
| Price: $24.48 | ||
Summary:
Edna the very first chicken is hatching her very first eggs! With long, sharp teeth and claws, one of her chicks, Sinclair, is an unusual chicken. But when Gorgosaurus threatens his family, Sinclair might just prove to be the best chicken ever.
| Illustrator: | Bernstein, Galia |
Reviews:
Kirkus Reviews (05/15/24)
Booklist (06/01/24)
The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books (00/07/24)
Full Text Reviews:
Booklist - 06/01/2024 Edna, “the very first chicken,” lays her first eggs and watches as, one by one, they hatch. Each chick steps out of her shell and, seeing Edna, calls, “Mama.” Their neighbors, Ankylosaurus, Parasaurolophus, and Triceratops, stop by to meet the chicks and ask whether the large egg nearby is Edna’s, too. Edna adopts the egg, which hatches to reveal Sinclair, looking more like a reptile than a bird, with his sharp teeth and claws. He tries to learn to peck the ground for seeds and worms like his sisters, but with no beak, his nose quickly gets sore. But when fierce Gorgosaurus snatches Sinclair's sisters, he leads the chase and fiercely brings down the dino villain. In the back matter, Rees briefly discusses dinosaurs with feathers and imprinting in birds. The well-worded text is clever and sometimes funny, while the story has its exciting chase scene and affectionate moments as well. The expressive illustrations amplify every mood and emotion within the story. With its cartoon drama and amusing characters, this picture book is fun for reading aloud. - Copyright 2024 Booklist.
