How do dinosaurs say I'm mad?
by Jane Yolen
Age rating: Ages 8–10 · Children
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 2013
This board book for very young children uses dinosaurs to illustrate how to manage anger and express emotions in a healthy way.
Concern Level
Clean
Virtue Level
Thin
Concern Level
Clean
Virtue Level
Thin
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentNo sexual content is present in the book.
No violence is depicted in the story.
No profanity is used in the book.
No blasphemy is present in the narrative.
No substance abuse is depicted in the book.
No suicide or self-harm is present in the story.
The book is designed to be reassuring, not scary.
No occult or witchcraft elements are in the story.
No LGBTQ+ themes are present in the book.
The book focuses on emotional regulation for young children.
No negative portrayals of God or Christians are present.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceThe dinosaurs learn to manage their anger.
No explicit Christian faith elements are present.
The focus is on self-regulation, not interpersonal love.
The book teaches healthy emotional expression.
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