About This Book
Reach for this book when your child is begging for a puppy or kitten but isn't quite ready for the responsibility of a living creature. Rory the Dinosaur Wants a Pet is a gentle, humorous exploration of the desire for companionship and the creative ways children (and dinosaurs) can practice 'caregiving' before the real thing arrives. In this story, Rory searches high and low for the perfect pet, only to find that a simple rock can become a beloved friend through the power of imagination. It captures the sweet, patient relationship between a single father and his enthusiastic son. It is perfect for preschoolers and early elementary students who are navigating big feelings like anticipation, disappointment, and the joy of finding happiness in unexpected places.
What Parents Should Know
Sensitive Topics
None. The book is secular and entirely hopeful. It handles the 'disappointment' of not finding a traditional pet through a metaphorical lens of creativity and resilience.
