The Story of Gigantosaurus by Cyber Group Studios – OPTIONAL

The Story of Gigantosaurus by Cyber Group Studios. PICTURE BOOK. Candlewick, 2019. $13. 9781536212303

BUYING ADVISORY:  EL (K-3) –OPTIONAL

AUDIENCE APPEAL: HIGH

Four baby dinosaurs are introduced: Mazu, Rocky, Bill, and Tiny. One day they decide to go find out where the Gigantosaurus spends his days. They pack for an adventure and take off, they keep meeting other dino’s but can’t find the one they are looking for. Eventually they end up in a cave and make a terrifying discovery. Featuring large bright animated cartoon style illustrations.

The elusive book based on a TV show that was based on a book, who knew? Fans of the show will want to read about this adventure. Those who haven’t watched the show will be drawn to the bright and appealing cover. That being said, the climax of the story was incredibly lame, it felt like there were pages missing, where the little dino's find or need to go in a cave, how they could have missed what the cave really was, and maybe a little danger after they ran out. The artwork is modern and very appealing.

Reviewer: Stephanie MLS & Author