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5 Minutes for Books–Three Picture Books by Jane Yolen

August 20, 2007 by Jennifer Donovan

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The second review this week features three picture books by Jane Yolen. Read the descriptions of all three, and then share which one interests you most for a chance to win the book of your choice.

How Do Dinosaurs Go to School? is the latest book in the “How Do Dinosaurs” series written by Jane Yolen and illustrated by Mark Teague. The rhymes are cute, the pictures are clever, and a point is clearly made without being preachy: “Does he tease all the girls? Does he pick on the boys? No. . . .A dinosaur carefully raises his hand. He helps out his classmates with projects they’ve planned.”

Another admirable feature is that the dinosaurs are pictured accurately and given their correct names. I was particularly amazed by the furry or feathery looking Segnosaurus (who was featured acting up by grabbing a poor girl’s lunch). Kyle and I have enjoyed reading this one, since he’s starting preschool next month. It’s been a fun way to discuss how he is going to have to behave in the classroom. This book would appeal to boys and girls, ages three up to nine.

Shape Me a Rhyme features some beautiful nature photography from Jane Yolen’s son Jason Stemple. Each shape is described with a poem–sparse words that convey rich meaning. Kyle has enjoyed it because the pictures are bright and the words are melodious, but I think that an older child aged six to twelve would probably appreciate the poetry and the photographs even more.

Baby Bear’s Big Dreams is illustrated by Melissa Sweet and features lively rhymes by Jane Yolen. This time the dreams of a baby bear cub are featured as he imagines what his life will be like when he grows up–he’ll be able to stay up late, be surrounded by his friends, and live in a toy shop. Even though the simple rhyming verse and concepts appeal to a young child, the concept of growing up and still wanting to make parents proud will touch every parent’s heart.

The fact that most children look forward to being grown up, and yet realize that there is something wonderful about staying a child is illustrated in the way that that Baby Bear describes “when I grow up”: first it’s about a year, then a year or two, a year or three, a year or four, or a year or five, and then when he returns home to his parents when he’s ALL grown, they will still tuck him into his special bed. This book will appeal to parents as well as children aged two to six.

One reader (in the U.S. or Canada) will win the book of her choice. Just leave a comment telling which book interests you most.

Congratulations to the winners of last week’s books:

Understanding Your Moods When You’re Expecting:

5-Jenna at Kevin and Jenna
1-Stacey at the truest thing
9-Myrna
4-MommaBlogger at Homemaker’s Guide to the Galaxy

Hot Stuff to Help Kids Cheer Up:

17-Michele at Life in the Old Pueblo
13-Myrna
30-Maemae
28-Susan
9-Laura at Laura William’s Musings

UPDATE 4:00pm–There are actually four winners for the Pregnancy book and five for the Hot Stuff, so I have updated the winners list.

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About Jennifer Donovan

Jennifer Donovan has been a part of the 5 Minutes for Mom team since 2007. She writes product reviews, covers events, and manages the 5 Minutes for Books weekly column and website. She lives in Houston and blogs at Snapshot about life with her family.

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88 Comments

  1. Rhonda Toews says

    August 31, 2007 at 7:50 am

    I’d love the How Dinsaurs Go to School for my youngest daughter.

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  2. Amy Jane says

    August 29, 2007 at 11:03 pm

    My girls love poetry– I’d go for “Shape me a rhyme.”

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  3. Julie says

    August 28, 2007 at 3:08 pm

    My son loves his “bear friends”, so I think he would love to have Baby Bear’s Big Dreams.

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  4. michelle says

    August 26, 2007 at 10:19 pm

    I think I would love the dinosaur book!

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  5. Amy says

    August 24, 2007 at 7:52 pm

    I would love to have “Baby Bear’s Big Dreams”. I’m sure my son would love it!

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  6. Sandy M says

    August 23, 2007 at 6:03 pm

    I would love “Baby Bear’s Big Dreams” for Lily who is 16 months.

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  7. Doreen says

    August 23, 2007 at 3:25 pm

    Awww how precious!! Would love to win these fabulous books!

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  8. Chelsey says

    August 22, 2007 at 8:51 pm

    My oldest son is just getting ready to enter kindergarten and is into dinosaurs, so I would love “How do Dinosaurs go to school.”

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  9. Dawn says

    August 22, 2007 at 12:20 pm

    My kids love dinosaurs so I’d have to pick the dinosaur book.

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  10. Fruitbearer says

    August 22, 2007 at 1:05 am

    I would love to win “Shape Me a Rhyme.” Thanks!

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  11. Jessica says

    August 22, 2007 at 12:47 am

    I love the Shape me a Rhyme one – so unique!

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  12. Callista says

    August 21, 2007 at 11:50 pm

    I’m interested in Baby Bear’s Big Dreams. The dino one is cute too but I don’t have a school aged child.

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  13. Angela says

    August 21, 2007 at 9:02 pm

    How Do Dinosaurs Go To School sounds perfect for us. We’d love a copy.

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  14. Donna says

    August 21, 2007 at 7:30 pm

    I’d pick the baby bear book for my little one!

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  15. TheAngelForever says

    August 21, 2007 at 6:36 pm

    Yolen is an amazing author. I have done book studies with her books when teaching. Now her books are a favorite of my 4 year old son. He LOVES the dinosaur series. As he is about to enter PreK at a public school this fall it would be perfect to ease his fears of going to a new school.

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  16. Mama Zen says

    August 21, 2007 at 6:03 pm

    Love the Dinosaur book!

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  17. Sandi says

    August 21, 2007 at 5:45 pm

    I’d love one of these!

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  18. Sarah says

    August 21, 2007 at 12:00 pm

    I love the book Big Bear’s Big Dreams. Please enter me…thanks!

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  19. Brittany says

    August 21, 2007 at 10:48 am

    My son would love ALL of those!!!

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  20. Emily says

    August 21, 2007 at 10:19 am

    these look like fun kids books!
    I will have to check out big bears dreams looks so cute!

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  21. Melissa Markham says

    August 21, 2007 at 7:52 am

    We have been studying poetry. The Shape Me a Rhyme Book looks like a winner:) Thanks for the giveaway!

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  22. Book Lover says

    August 21, 2007 at 5:33 am

    I’ve been posting about novels. It looks like fun to post about kids books.

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  23. Ashley Rutherford says

    August 21, 2007 at 1:54 am

    I would love to have the Shape Me a Rhyme book. Enter me Please! Thanks!

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  24. Joy, of course says

    August 20, 2007 at 11:57 pm

    “How do Dinosaurs go to school”

    That’s my choice! Puleez.

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  25. GlamBoutique says

    August 20, 2007 at 11:49 pm

    Oh, definetly the Baby Bear’s Big Dreams my 2 older kids are in a rush to grow up!!! Even if I don’t win, I’ll have to buy one!

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  26. Amanda says

    August 20, 2007 at 11:23 pm

    I would love how dinosaurs go to school

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  27. Jeanine Baechtold says

    August 20, 2007 at 11:02 pm

    The Dinosaur book is perfect for my 5 year old autistic son!

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  28. Stephanie says

    August 20, 2007 at 8:03 pm

    Big Bear’s Big Dreams looks really sweet. The illustrations have a lot going on in them to provoke lots of questions. Oh wait, do I really want MORE questions?!

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  29. Anne says

    August 20, 2007 at 5:04 pm

    I have to pick?! That’s like choosing a favorite child!! Wow . .. um .. okay. Fine. If I must, then I pick “Baby Bear’s Big Dreams.”

    *sniff* I want them all! You guys have THE BEST contests!! Thanks! 🙂

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  30. Melissa Roth says

    August 20, 2007 at 4:58 pm

    Thank you for this wonderful giveaway. I’d love to win Shape Me a Rhyme.

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  31. Amy A. says

    August 20, 2007 at 4:58 pm

    I’d love to have the “How Do Dinosaurs go to School.” Thanks.

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  32. Jennifer M. says

    August 20, 2007 at 4:51 pm

    I’d choose Baby Bears’ Big Dreams. It’s looks so sweet!

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  33. Kristine says

    August 20, 2007 at 4:09 pm

    My son would love the Baby Bears all grown up book. Just this morning he was talking about when he’s all grown and 10 years old!

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  34. Tessa says

    August 20, 2007 at 3:32 pm

    Alright, great new kid books. Shape me a rhyme. Looks neat.

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  35. Elaine says

    August 20, 2007 at 3:28 pm

    Shape me a rhyme. I love books like that!

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  36. Thea says

    August 20, 2007 at 3:21 pm

    I think we really need “How Do Dinosaurs Go To School” around this house!!

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  37. Ginny says

    August 20, 2007 at 3:15 pm

    My daughter would love Baby Bear’s Big Dreams! Thanks for the contest 🙂

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  38. Amy R. says

    August 20, 2007 at 3:12 pm

    My daughter is starting kindergarten in September, so I would love the dinosaur book!

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  39. JewelsHud says

    August 20, 2007 at 2:45 pm

    Definitely Baby Bears Big Dreams!! How cute!

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  40. Myrna says

    August 20, 2007 at 2:44 pm

    I would really like the book Shape Me a Rhyme. It looks so beautiful!

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  41. Caryn says

    August 20, 2007 at 2:43 pm

    To be honest I’d love all of them but if I had to choose, Baby Bear’s Big Dreams looks so cute!!

    : )

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  42. Kim says

    August 20, 2007 at 2:27 pm

    Enter me please.. the Dinosaur book would be great..

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  43. dineen says

    August 20, 2007 at 2:22 pm

    We love the Dinosaur series, and would love this newest installment. I didn’t realize she had written other books — I will have to look into them!

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  44. Sarah says

    August 20, 2007 at 2:01 pm

    I’d love Shape Me A Rhyme. My boys like hearing fun poems before bed. They would love this book!

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  45. Naomi says

    August 20, 2007 at 1:54 pm

    My daughter loves the How Do Dinosaurs series and is about to start preschool, please enter us to win!

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  46. Cole's Mama says

    August 20, 2007 at 1:40 pm

    Baby Bear’s Big Dreams sounds darling!

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  47. Jessica says

    August 20, 2007 at 1:38 pm

    Shape me a Rhyme looks lovely!

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  48. Katrine says

    August 20, 2007 at 1:25 pm

    My boys love the book How Do Dinosaurs Go To Bed. I’m sure they would also love the book How Do Dinosaurs Go To School.

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  49. Jill says

    August 20, 2007 at 1:18 pm

    I would love the Dinosaur book. We have a couple of the other ones and my daughter loves them

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  50. Jenny says

    August 20, 2007 at 1:11 pm

    I love Baby Bear’s Big Dream. It looks like such a cute book!

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  51. Celeste says

    August 20, 2007 at 12:50 pm

    I like “Shape Me a Rhyme”!

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  52. Saph -Walk With Me says

    August 20, 2007 at 12:33 pm

    Would love either Baby Bear’s Big Dreams or How Do Dinosaurs Go to School. =)

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  53. Richelle F says

    August 20, 2007 at 12:31 pm

    Baby Bear’s Big Dreams looks cute!

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  54. Sarah says

    August 20, 2007 at 12:22 pm

    Please put my name in for “Shape me a Rhyme”. It looks like a lovely book that we would all enjoy!

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  55. Alexia says

    August 20, 2007 at 12:16 pm

    “How Do Dinosaurs Go To School” is the book I would love to win!

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  56. JessicaB says

    August 20, 2007 at 12:09 pm

    My daughter is really into dinosaurs right now so I thing How Do Dinosaurs Go To School.

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  57. Sara says

    August 20, 2007 at 11:49 am

    I’d love to read the Baby Bear book to my baby girl!

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  58. tanyetta says

    August 20, 2007 at 11:46 am

    Shape me a rhyme please! thank you! 🙂

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  59. Michele says

    August 20, 2007 at 11:37 am

    Please enter me for “How Do Dinosaurs Go to School”…thanks!

    Reply
  60. Stephanie says

    August 20, 2007 at 11:28 am

    I’d love to win “How Do Dinosaurs Go to School.”

    Reply
  61. lace says

    August 20, 2007 at 11:22 am

    Baby Bear Big Dreams sounds like it would be great for my girls.

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  62. Katrina says

    August 20, 2007 at 11:18 am

    I’d love Baby Bear’s Big Dreams! Thanks!

    Reply
  63. Tiffany M says

    August 20, 2007 at 11:05 am

    Baby Bear’s big dreams sounds just like my daughters. They all want to grow up too fast.

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  64. Stacey says

    August 20, 2007 at 10:52 am

    My son (and me!) love the dinosaur books!

    p.s. I just saw I won a book from another contest! Wow-thanks!

    Reply
  65. Jana (sidetrack'd) says

    August 20, 2007 at 10:48 am

    Baby Bear’s Big Dreams sounds great. Thanks!

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  66. jenna says

    August 20, 2007 at 10:38 am

    I love all of these but I think I’d like Baby Bears best. Thanks!

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  67. LaTina says

    August 20, 2007 at 10:31 am

    Please enter me in the contest fir the Baby Bears Big Dreams. I read to my daughter each night.

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  68. Jill (CDPJ) says

    August 20, 2007 at 10:22 am

    The Boy loves those dinosaur books and we don’t have the one you’re promoting here. We’d love a copy! Thanks!

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  69. Karen says

    August 20, 2007 at 10:21 am

    All 3 of my boys are into dinosaurs and the oldest just started kindergarten on Friday. Please count us in, thanks!

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  70. Christina E says

    August 20, 2007 at 9:45 am

    Big Bear’s Big Dreams!

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  71. Kara says

    August 20, 2007 at 9:39 am

    Baby Bear’s Big Dreams sounds like a book my Toddler would love.

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  72. Laura says

    August 20, 2007 at 9:39 am

    I would love to have that Shape Me a Rhyme book. My children as well as I would enjoy that one.

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  73. CPA Mom and Soccer Mom Angela says

    August 20, 2007 at 9:26 am

    How Do Dinosaurs Go to School – my 5 year old would love that book – starting school next week AND he loves dinosaurs.

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  74. mama k says

    August 20, 2007 at 9:19 am

    Shape Me a Rythm sounds beautiful!

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  75. Ashley says

    August 20, 2007 at 9:15 am

    i like them all! put me in for Shape Me A Rhyme please. It looks beautiful

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  76. Tracy says

    August 20, 2007 at 8:36 am

    I would love the How do Dinosaurs go to school. My son starts preschool in two weeks and that would be great.

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  77. Lisa says

    August 20, 2007 at 8:19 am

    We love the Dinosaur series and would love to add another to our collection.

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  78. oh amanda says

    August 20, 2007 at 8:17 am

    Baby Bear’s Big Dreams sounds sweet!

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  79. Jessica says

    August 20, 2007 at 8:01 am

    We have one of these books and my son loves it! Thanks so much for the contest!

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  80. Christina says

    August 20, 2007 at 3:48 am

    Such cute books…..Please pick me !!!

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  81. Bev says

    August 20, 2007 at 3:35 am

    I like Baby Bear’s Big Dreams! This is my entry.

    Reply
  82. bree says

    August 20, 2007 at 2:53 am

    How do Dinosaurs go to school is my first choice- My DD is starting Kindergarten this year, and my DS will be in a couple years and loves Dinosaurs, so it would appeal to both! thanks!!

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  83. Beth says

    August 20, 2007 at 1:00 am

    Love the “Do dinosaurs” books and I’d love to own another! Thanks!

    Reply
  84. Deb says

    August 20, 2007 at 12:52 am

    My second daughter is starting school in a couple of weeks and we’ve had some issues with her pushing and shoving other kids to get what she wants… The How Do Dinosaurs Go To School book looks like it would be wonderful to help her understand how to be respectful and kind to her friends. Thanks!

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  85. Andrea says

    August 20, 2007 at 12:43 am

    Those books look so fun! I think I’d say my fav. is the Baby Bear’s Big Dreams 🙂

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  86. Jill H. says

    August 20, 2007 at 12:32 am

    I’d have to say that How Do Dinosauers Go to School would be my choice. DD starts Preschool Tuesday. Yipes!! They grow so darn fast!

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  87. melody is slurping life says

    August 20, 2007 at 12:16 am

    Please include me for Shape Me A Rhyme. Thanks.

    Reply
  88. Linda SS says

    August 20, 2007 at 12:13 am

    My oldest grandchild is starting Kindergarten next week and How Do Dinosauers Go to School looks like a great book. I’m sure that we have read other books by this author from our library so I know she’ll really enjoy it. Thanks for a chance to win.

    Reply

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