How does a dinosaur act when he’s mad?  So begins the eleventh book in the “How do dinosaurs” series.  Jane Yolen and Mark Teague team up to create an inviting book. Teague’s illustrations are spot on as they capture the physical and emotional characteristics of a temper tantrum in all its glory: stomping, kicking, throwing, pouting, sticking out tongues, ignoring and dirty looks.  Yolen takes the reader through the storm of a tantrum to a self-controlled calming end.

A good read aloud to prompt open discussion on proper behavior when we get mad.  Children will giggle as they see themselves reflected in some of the scenarios, but may listen intently to learn how to overcome those out of control feelings.