How do dinosaurs get well soon?
by Jane Yolen
HarperCollins 2010
Great fit for 1st grade
Reading level and content both target K–3rd grade · ages 5–9
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Genre
Themes
- manners
- illness and healing
- coping with fear
- family support
- emotions
- self-control
- humor
- doctor visits
About this book
When a dinosaur catches a cold or has to visit the doctor, will he fuss and roar—or use good manners and get well soon? Rhyming, playful text and bold, funny art show big dinos modeling the right way to rest, take medicine, and be brave. It gently prepares young children for checkups and sick days with humor and reassurance. Perfect for preschoolers and early readers who love dinosaurs.
Setting: contemporary homes and a doctor's office/clinic
Frequently Asked Questions
Is How do dinosaurs get well soon? right for my child?
Yes — How do dinosaurs get well soon? is a great fit for 1st grade. The reading level is AR 1.7, which is typical for 1st grade. The interest level is rated Lower Grades (K–3), meaning the themes and content are designed for ages 5–9 (K–3rd grade). Themes include manners, illness and healing, coping with fear.
How long does it take to read How do dinosaurs get well soon??
At a typical 1st grade reading pace, How do dinosaurs get well soon? takes around 3m to finish. The book has 250 words. Slower or faster readers may vary significantly.
Does How do dinosaurs get well soon? have an AR quiz?
Yes — How do dinosaurs get well soon? has an AR quiz available, worth 0.5 points. Your child will need to take and pass the quiz through their school's Accelerated Reader program to earn credit. The quiz is typically 5–20 multiple choice questions about plot, characters, and setting.
What grade level is How do dinosaurs get well soon??
How do dinosaurs get well soon? has an AR reading level of 1.7, which places it at a 1st grade reading difficulty. The interest level is rated Lower Grades (K–3) — this reflects the age-appropriateness of the content and themes, not just the reading difficulty. A strong younger reader may handle the words fine while the themes are aimed at an older audience, or vice versa.