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A silly story about dinnertime manners, filled with stomping, roaring, spills, surprises, and better choices.

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When You Take a Dinosaur to Dinner

What happens when dinosaurs come to dinner?

Jimmie quickly learns that inviting dinosaurs to a restaurant may lead to stomping, chair-wiggling, flying forks, spilled food, loud roars, and one very tired waiter.

With Jimmie’s gentle help, the dinosaurs begin learning how a true MANNERsaurus behaves.

  • Saying “please” and “thank you”
  • Waiting patiently and using an inside voice
  • Sitting safely and respecting personal space
  • Passing food politely and helping clean up

A fun read-aloud

Made for giggles and good choices

Ideal for family reading, classrooms, libraries, book signings, and manners lessons.

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Family story time

Laugh together and talk about better dinnertime choices.

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Classroom lessons

Connect the story to kindness, patience, listening, and respect.

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A playful gift

A memorable pick for children who love dinosaurs and funny stories.

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When You Take a Dinosaur to School

Another MANNERsaurus adventure is stomping in soon with school-themed manners and classroom laughs.

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