From the Publisher
Praise for Rory the Dinosaur: Me and My Dad:
* "Shot through with tender humor, this is a knowing look at the ways that a father allows a child to grow."—Publishers Weekly, starred review
"Readers will appreciate the clean design and the warm and humorous story; they'll hope Rory sets off again soon."—Kirkus
"This is probably one of the best family-bonding picture books I've read this year... The illustrations include some humor for adults/older readers. The book is a great story about parents watching out for their kids but still letting them have an adventure. All in all, it's a great mixture of fun for everyone."—Kid Reviews Books
School Library Journal
02/01/2015
PreS-Gr 1—Rory is an energetic dinosaur who lives on an island with his father. When Rory's dad needs quiet time, Rory sets out to find some adventures all by himself. Little does he know, Dad is there every step of the way to make sure that nothing goes wrong. Bright colors and clean lines help bring these whimsical characters, previously seen in Climo's comic blog, to life. Climo's hand lettering lends a folksy quality to the otherwise sleek style of her digital artwork. Ample white space on each page and small pieces of text make this a read-aloud option with broad appeal. VERDICT An excellent addition for most collections.—Emma Carbone, Brooklyn Public Library
Kirkus Reviews
2015-03-17
Rory is a young dinosaur who loves to do things with his dad, but when his father takes some time to relax, Rory decides to set off on a solo adventure. Rory "has a lot of energy. Sometimes too much." When his dad takes a break with a book, Rory thinks, "Everything is quiet. Too quiet." He hatches a plan to leave their island home in search of fun. Readers will notice his father not far behind. Soon Rory encounters obstacles such as a river and a wild pig. Unbeknownst to Rory, his dad has slipped under the water so his spines can act as "stepping stones" allowing Rory to cross the river, and his unnoticed assistance doesn't end there. As Rory's confidence in his accomplishments grows, his poor dad becomes increasingly bedraggled. Climo uses abundant white space to set off her digitally rendered characters. Hand-lettering sets off Rory's thoughts from the text, as when he realizes he forgot his drink: "aw, man." (His dad helps there, too.) Returning home (one step behind dad), Rory excitedly recounts his adventure while his father patiently listens. Rory proclaims, "I'll wait a while before I leave home again. I don't want you to miss me too much." Indeed. Readers will appreciate the clean design and the warm and humorous story; they'll hope Rory sets off again soon. (Picture book. 3-7)
