If I Had a Dinosaur - Reading Comprehension Questions
by Kim Mitzo Thompson
About This Book
“If I Had a Dinosaur” by Kim Mitzo Thompson is such a delightful story that sparks the imagination of kids aged 4 to 8. The book takes young readers on a fun journey where they can dream about having a dinosaur as a pet. Just picture it—a friendly dinosaur that can play and go on adventures! This story encourages children to think creatively and explore their wildest dreams. It’s valuable because it helps kids develop their imagination and storytelling skills. Plus, it invites them to think about friendship and responsibility, as they imagine what it would be like to care for a dinosaur. The colorful illustrations also keep their attention and make reading together a joyful experience. Overall, this book not only entertains but also teaches kids to think outside the box and express their ideas in a fun way.
How WeRead Helps
With “If I Had a Dinosaur,” WeRead makes reading even more engaging for your little ones. Before you dive into the story, WeRead highlights some key vocabulary words to look out for, which helps build your child’s language skills. As you read, you’ll find age-appropriate questions that encourage your child to think and share their thoughts. For example, you might ask, “What would you name your dinosaur?” or “What fun things would you do together?” These questions make it easy to spark a conversation and get your child excited about the story. WeRead also provides dialogic reading prompts, which guide you on how to interact with your child while reading. This way, you’re not just reading words but really connecting and having fun together, making the story come alive!
What You'll Get with WeRead
- Age-appropriate questions for kids ages 3-9
- Pre-reading vocabulary highlights so you know which words to focus on
- Dialogic reading prompts that encourage conversation
- 100+ curated children's books with expert-designed questions
Key Vocabulary
adventure, imagine, explore, discover, journey
Sample Questions
- What do you see on this page?
- Where are they going?
- What happened next?