Sturgell, Todd. Dinosaurs in Space. Todd Sturgell, Illus. Sourcebooks Explore, 09/2024. [32]pp. Picture Book. Trade $18.99. 978-1-72823-627-8. GRADES Preschool–3. ADDITIONAL.
An unseen narrator describes how dinosaurs lived on Earth until a giant asteroid landed, and then surmises they could have been blasted into outer space. A parallel text (in a hand-lettered typeface) features dinosaurs addressing the reader, describing dinosaurs on the moon. The two sides have a friendly argument, which adds humor and more information on dinosaurs, which will engage a wide age range. Overall, the text is a little long and disorganized but is entertaining. The brightly colored illustrations were created with pen and ink and digitally colored, highlighting many realistic-looking dinosaurs. The book ends with more information on dinosaur fossils on the moon, a glossary, facts on the dinosaurs featured in the story, and the Chicxulub asteroid. Review based on an ARC.
Penny Peck—San José State University, iSchool