Families who loved How Do Dinosaurs Say Merry Christmas? by Jane Yolen often look for books with a similar feel. These 20 recommendations were selected for their similarity in style, theme, and reading level.
Reach for this book when the holiday excitement in your house starts to boil over into rowdy behavior or impatience. It is the perfect tool for grounding a child who is feeling the 'big emotions' of the Christmas season, such as the urge to peek at presents or the frustration of waiting for the big day. Through humorous rhymes and larger-than-life dinosaur illustrations, Jane Yolen and Mark Teague explore the difference between naughty holiday antics and kind, helpful behaviors. This book serves as a gentle behavioral model, using humor to show kids that even the biggest, strongest dinosaurs can be polite and patient. It is particularly effective for toddlers and preschoolers who are still learning self-regulation. By focusing on the choices the dinosaurs make, parents can open a lighthearted conversation about family expectations and the spirit of giving without the lecture. It is a festive, reassuring choice for any family navigating the wiggly, wonderful chaos of December.
