About This Book
Reach for this book when your child is struggling with the idea that they have to do everything alone or when they are feeling intimidated by a larger-than-life problem at school or on the playground. While the setting is fantastical, the emotional core addresses the common childhood anxiety of facing a bully or a difficult task without support. It validates the feeling of being small while showing that strength comes from a diversity of skills and friends. The story follows Ty Rux, a massive T-Trux, as he encounters the menacing D-Structs and natural disasters like an erupting volcano. Despite his physical power, Ty realizes he is overmatched until he builds a team of diverse mechanical dinosaurs. This book is perfect for preschoolers and early elementary students who are moving from parallel play to collaborative play, as it emphasizes that asking for help is a sign of leadership rather than weakness. It is an ideal bridge for reluctant readers who are drawn to high-action visuals but need a meaningful social-emotional message.
