Am I Yours?
by Alex Latimer (Author) Alex Latimer (Illustrator)
A heartwarming story of community, family, and finding your way home.
A group of friendly dinosaurs helps a lost egg search for its parents after it's been blown out of its nest. But if the little egg is to be reunited with its family, first they must discover what kind of dinosaur lies inside. What does that egg look like inside its shell? Surely, there must be a way to tell!
This fun and unique tale featuring Alex Latimer's signature bold art style will keep dinosaur lovers and fans of Are You My Mother? enthusiastically following along and guessing who is inside the shell.
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Kirkus Reviews
As cozy and safe as it is mannerly, with a patterned text well suited to storytime sharing with younger audiences.
School Library Journal
PreS-Gr 1--On a gusty day, a dinosaur egg is pushed out of its nest and into an open field. The egg then asks passing dinosaurs if it belongs to them; since the dinosaurs can't look directly inside the shell, they each ask questions to the egg to try to figure out what it will look like when it's hatched. The Corythosaurus, for example, asks if the egg has a crest like hers, the egg responds, "I have no crest (I just checked now) so I'm not yours. Thanks anyhow." The dinosaurs are later able to figure out who the egg belongs to, and get it safely back to its nest. Though seemingly simplistic, Latimer's rhyme scheme is wonderfully timed and plotted, giving a singsong cadence that is ideal for storytime. His illustrations are equally spot-on with bright colors and basic character design that give a gentle and caring feel; even the T. rex looks adorable and concerned about the egg's safety. VERDICT This inquisitive egg will be welcome in most collections. Sure to be a crowd-pleaser--highly recommended.--Peter Blenski, Greenfield Public Library, WI
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JUV002060 - Juvenile Fiction | Animals | Dinosaurs & Prehistoric Creatures
JUV013040 - Juvenile Fiction | Family | New Baby
Identity
Identity (Psychology)
Stories in rhyme
Missing children
Lost children
Eggs
