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Edwina The Dinosaur who Didn't Know She was Extinct — Content Guide for Parents

By Mo WillemsWalker2008ISBN 978140631229432 pages
Edwina The Dinosaur who Didn't Know She was Extinct

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Contains references to prayer and church attendance. A minister character plays a supporting role in two chapters.

About this book

What happens when a dinosaur doesn't know she's extinct? Find out in this comical cartoon-style picture book. Everyone loves Edwina, the dinosaur who plays with the children and helps little old ladies across the road. Well, everyone except class know-it-all Reginald Von Hoobie-Doobie, who wants to prove that dinosaurs are extinct.

Frequently asked questions

  • Is Edwina The Dinosaur who Didn't Know She was Extinct appropriate for a 7-year-old?

    No violence is depicted in the book. The narrative focuses on Edwina's kindness and interactions with children, with no instances of physical conflict or aggression. No scary content in the book. The story is light-hearted and focuses on friendship and acceptance, suitable for young readers.

  • Does Edwina The Dinosaur who Didn't Know She was Extinct have violence?

    No violence is depicted in the book. The narrative focuses on Edwina's kindness and interactions with children, with no instances of physical conflict or aggression.

  • Does Edwina The Dinosaur who Didn't Know She was Extinct have scary content?

    No scary content in the book. The story is light-hearted and focuses on friendship and acceptance, suitable for young readers.

  • Does Edwina The Dinosaur who Didn't Know She was Extinct have religious themes?

    No religious content in the book itself. The search results mention discussions about science and religion but do not provide evidence of religious practices or beliefs in the narrative.

  • Does Edwina The Dinosaur who Didn't Know She was Extinct have racial/cultural content?

    Race is not a central theme or plot point in the book. The narrative features a dinosaur character and does not address racial issues or dynamics.

  • Does Edwina The Dinosaur who Didn't Know She was Extinct have profanity?

    No profanity is present in the book. The language used is appropriate for children and does not include any offensive terms.

  • Does Edwina The Dinosaur who Didn't Know She was Extinct have climate change?

    No climate themes are present in the book. The search results mention environmental issues in other media, but these are not relevant to the content of 'Edwina, The Dinosaur Who Didn't Know She Was Extinct.'

  • Does Edwina The Dinosaur who Didn't Know She was Extinct have sexual identity?

    No sexual content in the book. The search results do not indicate any sexual themes or references within the narrative of 'Edwina, The Dinosaur Who Didn't Know She Was Extinct.'

  • Does Edwina The Dinosaur who Didn't Know She was Extinct have gender roles?

    The book features Edwina as a nurturing and kind female character who helps others, contrasting with Reginald, a stubborn male character. This dynamic suggests traditional gender roles, with Edwina embodying caring traits.

  • Does Edwina The Dinosaur who Didn't Know She was Extinct have lgbtq+ themes?

    No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are present in the book. The search results reference other media discussing LGBTQ+ topics, but these are not relevant to the content of 'Edwina, The Dinosaur Who Didn't Know She Was Extinct.'