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How to Catch a Loveosaurus Hardcover – Picture Book, December 6, 2022
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From the New York Times and USA Today bestselling How to Catch series comes an exciting picture book about a rare new creature!
Can you catch the magical Loveosaurus? The How to Catch Kids are on the chase again, this time to trap a dinosaur that escaped from the museum and wants to spread love and kindness. Blending exciting traps and STEAM concepts with hilarity and chaos to encourage reading, learning, and imagination, this charming adventure will delight young readers, families, and educators alike―and maybe inspire spreading some kindness too! This funny children's picture book makes the perfect bedtime read-aloud and Valentine's Day gift for kids ages 4-10!
Have you heard of the Loveosaurus? The first ever found―it's true!
He's on the run spreading kindness and joy, but who will trap him… YOU?
Also in the How to Catch Series:
- How to Catch a Dinosaur
- How to Catch a Unicorn
- How to Catch a Class Pet
- How to Catch a Gingerbread Man
- How to Catch a Mermaid
- and more!
- Print length40 pages
- LanguageEnglish
- Grade levelPreschool - 3
- Dimensions8.25 x 0.35 x 8.25 inches
- PublisherSourcebooks Wonderland
- Publication dateDecember 6, 2022
- ISBN-101728268788
- ISBN-13978-1728268781
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What’s it about? | From bestselling children’s author and illustrator Marianne Richmond comes this encouraging book about belonging and acceptance, a wonderful promise of love for the ones you cherish most. | Elmo’s mommy wants to say, “I love you!” in as many ways as she can. In this timeless picture book, share the same love with your favorite Sesame Street fan with a read aloud that makes the perfect gift. | Share the magic of love with this charming and heartfelt unicorn picture book! Show your child they are one-of-a-kind and encourage them to always be themselves. | Love is a sunny day. Love is friendship. Love is Sesame Street. Explore all of the beautiful definitions of love with beloved characters like Elmo, Cookie Monster, Big Bird, and Abby Cadabby and share with the ones YOU love! | Snuggle up and share how much you care for your little one with this precious picture book for toddlers and kids! This little book of love—perfect for Valentine’s Day, bedtime read alouds, and more—is a story to cherish for years to come! | Join the Catch Club Kids as they try to catch a one-of-a-kind creature known for spreading kindness and joy! Do you have what it takes to catch the Loveosaurus? Find out with this hilarious and exciting picture book—perfect for Valentine’s Day! |
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Alice Walstead is a children’s book author who loves to make kids smile with her stories.
Andy Elkerton is a children’s book illustrator who loves to create creatures that are impossible to catch! He is known for his work on the New York Times bestselling How to Catch series and is based in the United Kingdom.
Product details
- Publisher : Sourcebooks Wonderland (December 6, 2022)
- Language : English
- Hardcover : 40 pages
- ISBN-10 : 1728268788
- ISBN-13 : 978-1728268781
- Reading age : 3 - 6 years, from customers
- Grade level : Preschool - 3
- Item Weight : 10.4 ounces
- Dimensions : 8.25 x 0.35 x 8.25 inches
- Best Sellers Rank: #23,342 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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Customers praise the book's enchanting illustrations and find it fun for kids. The story receives mixed reactions - while some find it interesting, others say it's too long. Customers consider it a perfect Valentine's Day gift for young children.
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Customers love the book's illustrations, describing them as super cute, colorful, and enchanting, making it a great addition to the series.
"Tis was a really cute book that teaches us to be kind, to help others, in a really cute way." Read more
"Amazing! Fun for Kids! Great Valentines Gift!" Read more
"Super cute. Got it for my 4 yr old for valentines day. We read it every night for a week after!" Read more
"...These books are adorable and the kids love them. My daycare kids range in age between 1-4 years" Read more
Customers find the book enjoyable for kids, with one mentioning that children like both the idea and pictures, and another noting it's great for sharing with grandchildren.
"Amazing! Fun for Kids! Great Valentines Gift!" Read more
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"...which keeps her fully interested (she’s only one) and it’s fun to read to her. The pages are thick and they are hard back books...." Read more
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Customers find the book makes a good gift, with one mentioning it's perfect for Valentine's Day.
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Customers have mixed opinions about the story length of the book, with some finding it interesting and adorable, while others consider it too long and disjointed.
"Tis was a really cute book that teaches us to be kind, to help others, in a really cute way." Read more
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- Reviewed in the United States on February 20, 2025Tis was a really cute book that teaches us to be kind, to help others, in a really cute way.
- Reviewed in the United States on January 27, 2025Amazing! Fun for Kids! Great Valentines Gift!
- Reviewed in the United States on March 10, 2025Super cute. Got it for my 4 yr old for valentines day. We read it every night for a week after!
- Reviewed in the United States on January 18, 2025I have a licensed child care home and I purchase books for the daycare as well as for kids for Christmas books. These books are adorable and the kids love them. My daycare kids range in age between 1-4 years
- Reviewed in the United States on March 22, 2025Bought this for my grandkids….super cute story and perfect for all ages
- Reviewed in the United States on March 1, 2025Cute book, definitely get for your kiddos for valentines day
- Reviewed in the United States on March 3, 2025Kids love
- Reviewed in the United States on February 20, 2025I gave this as a gift, and she loved it.