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Reach for this book when your child is struggling with a grudge or questioning why they should be kind to someone who was mean to them first. It provides a high action framework for discussing complex social decisions, specifically the choice to help a rival in distress. When the villainous D-Structs and Skrap-It find themselves trapped and outnumbered by wild Scraptors, the Dinotrux must decide whether to leave their enemy behind or risk their own safety to save him. Through the lens of these mechanical dinosaurs, children explore the power of forgiveness and the importance of being the bigger person. It is an ideal pick for preschool and early elementary readers who love construction vehicles but need gentle modeling of conflict resolution and empathy.