Dimeasaurus is Very Smart - Paperback

by Karen Ivers (Author), Hope Richardson Fahey (Illustrator)

Dimeasaurus' friends have interesting hobbies. Dimeasaurus' only talent is counting to 10, so he decides to make counting his hobby. He chooses to count the fish in the stream behind his house. Disaster occurs when there are more than 10 fish in the stream. Already feeling defeated, Dimeasaurus feels worse after the neighborhood bully teases Dimeasaurus and calls him dumb. Pennysaurus and his other friends help Dimeasaurus realize he is not dumb and can count every fish in the stream. Dimeasaurus is Very Smart focuses on: - young students who are beginning to learn the concept of Base 10 - one-to-one correspondence - fictional dinosaurs representing diverse talents, giving teachers and parents the opportunity to discuss children's own uniqueness and similarities - how friendship and support can help someone overcome adversity, including bullying and low self-esteem