Noah Noasaurus

By Elaine Kiely Kearns and Colin Jack

A tale about a small dino in a big, bad mood.

Noah Noasaurus woke up feeling very No. No to brushing his teeth. No to eating breakfast. And definitely No to playing with his little brother. Things only get worse when Noah goes for a walk and relentlessly cheerful Toby Rex, Brian Brontosaurus, and Ava Ceratops follow him. Together, the group starts a bona fide dino parade that even Noah can't resist. This lighthearted, whimsical story will have readers laughing along at Noah and his friends—as well as at their own bad moods.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Albert Whitman & Company
• Release date: Apr 1, 2019
• ISBN: 9780807557044

Elaine Kiely Kearns

Elaine Kiely Kearns is the co-founder of the children’s literature website KidLit411. She has a master’s degree in education from Fordham University and taught elementary school for fifteen years.

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Reviews for Noah Noasaurus

[sylliu_1 · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

No one will be able to say no to this delightful and funny picture book, because DINOSAURS and DINOSAURS WHOSE FAVORITE WORD IS NO is everything the world needs right now. Noah Noasaurus wakes up one morning feeling all NO and is having nothing to do with his family's and friends' efforts cheer him up. Can he turn it around and can the day get better? Elaine Kiely Kearn's snappy text and Colin Jack's lively and colorful illustrations blend perfectly to tell this story of friendship and a big mood. Kids of all ages will relate to Noah and root for him.

[cynthiamackey · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

This book has the winning combination of a popular dinosaur theme paired with a recognizable stage of childhood development. Many parents can relate to the "No" phase when a child's favourite word becomes "no." And for that reason alone, parents and children will love the book. From the Wooly Mammoth Slippers to the Smilodon Toothpaste, Elaine has fully explored the dinosaur theme in a playful manner. The bright and colourful illustrations by Colin Jack along with the increasing parade of dinosaur friends who follow Noah on his grumpy journey are delightful.

In true toddler fashion, Noah's grumpiness turns to laughter and he and his friends discover that a sense of humour can bring us out of our dinosaur doldrums. This is a super appealing book for preschool aged children.