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We Don’t Eat Our Classmates: A Penelope Rex Book
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It’s the first day of school for Penelope Rex, and she can’t wait to meet her classmates. But it’s hard to make human friends when they’re so darn delicious! That is, until Penelope gets a taste of her own medicine and finds she may not be at the top of the food chain after all. . . . Readers will gobble up this hilarious new story from award-winning author-illustrator Ryan T. Higgins.
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We Don’t Eat Our Classmates: A Penelope Rex Book
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Original price was: $18.99.$8.88Current price is: $8.88.
Kathleen G. Bohle –
I found one of Ryan T Higgins book, mother Bruce, at Sam’s club and fell in love! I chuckled all the way through it, and even though I’m 70 years, it was such a great book light and fun. I highly recommend this book for every one of all ages! I look forward to reading more of Ryan T Higgins stories whether hard bound or on my kindle.
Amazon Customer –
Illustrations are hilarious and delightful as the dinosaur struggles to fit in and make friends. Kids will laugh and learn.
Drama02freak –
Higgins is a great author and storyteller. I loved the Penelope character because she has a personality and makes me laugh. The drawings are just hysterical and so much fun. I got the whole series for my nieces because it made me laugh.
Family of Five –
Penelope Rex is surprised her classmates are all human. They’re delicious, so she eats them. The teacher makes her spit them back up, and she is frustrated that it’s tough to make friends. She even eats one kid again. And spit him back up again. It’s not until the class goldfish bites Penelope Rex that she starts to develop empathy, and a touch of impulse control.
I’ve read this now several times with my preschool aged son and first grade daughter and they love it. The illustrations are detailed and draw kids in. Penelope’s bedroom and classroom are interesting and detailed, and kids want to talk about what’s the same and different to their little worlds. She has chosen a pony lunch box and fills it with 300 tuna sandwiches. The details matter more the more times you read a book like this. And while this book is about a dinosaur, I really appreciate the diversity of students in the class. There are students who present as Black, White, and Asian and wear headscarves and a Yamaka. My daughter noticed the headscarf right away and talked about the heroine in one of her favorite books and made the connection to religious practice.
Finally, while preschoolers don’t actually eat each other, they are learning empathy and impulse control. And this book is a beautiful entry to conversations about it with kids. A perfect book for every 3-7 year-olds’ “read again and again” library. And fantastic for classroom and school libraries everywhere!
Beatriz Sousa –
My students loved Penelope and were able to understand the message of the story very easily!
Definitely recommend to use in the beginning of the school year or when teaching about food
Amazon Customer –
Grand son loved it
Alec –
Cute illustrations, fun story, wholesome message. A kindergarten t-rex who can’t help but eat her human classmates (always spits them back out, of course) and has a change of heart once a goldfish nibbles her finger. My two-year-old absolutely loves this book and I enjoy reading it to him. I’m looking into getting the other books from this series.
Elizabeth S. –
Wonderful book! I enjoyed it so much I had to send it to my grandson…a favorite book.
Angelina –
Read this as mystery reader for my daughter’s second grade class and it was a hit! Both my 5 (in preK) and 8 year old (2nd grade) really love this book, but I think it might be too much for *some* preschoolers, since the gist of the book is the dinosaur eating her classmates…she does spit them back out, but for little ones who maybe can’t understand context, I could see it being upsetting for really empathetic kids, particularly if they’re already scared or nervous about starting kindergarten. That said, it is clever and a funny book! I think early elementary is the best age for this book (K-3). We originally borrowed this book from the library but we all enjoyed it so much (and wanted to keep re-reading it so often) that I bought it so we could have our own copy.
diptisingh –
Great book and very interactive content.
Malibu man –
Both me and my preschooler love this book.
Kindle Customer –
This is amazing👍 but it looks awesome too but it’s not kid friendly bc kids get eaten but cool anyways
Morgan –
“We Don’t Eat Our Classmates: A Penelope Rex Book” is a captivating and humorous children’s book authored by Ryan T. Higgins. This delightful story brings together humor, relatable experiences, and important lessons in a way that engages young readers and keeps them entertained.
The story revolves around Penelope Rex, a young dinosaur who is about to start her first day of school. The twist is that Penelope is a carnivorous dinosaur, and her classmates are all children. The book humorously addresses Penelope’s struggle to resist the urge to eat her classmates, as well as the challenges she faces in making friends and fitting in.
The brilliance of this book lies in its ability to tackle a seemingly unusual scenario with humor and relatability. Penelope’s dilemma of wanting to fit in while dealing with her primal instincts creates a lighthearted and engaging narrative. The book’s humor appeals to both children and adults, making it an enjoyable read for all ages.
Beneath the humor, the book also carries valuable lessons about empathy, friendship, and understanding. Through Penelope’s experiences, young readers learn the importance of treating others with kindness and overcoming their own impulses to form meaningful connections.
The illustrations by Ryan T. Higgins perfectly complement the text. The expressive and colorful artwork captures the emotions and actions of the characters, adding depth and visual appeal to the story. The illustrations play a crucial role in conveying the humor and heart of the book.
In conclusion, “We Don’t Eat Our Classmates: A Penelope Rex Book” is a wonderfully crafted children’s book that strikes a balance between humor, relatable experiences, and important life lessons. Through the eyes of Penelope Rex, young readers are entertained while learning about empathy, friendship, and the challenges of fitting in. This book is an excellent choice for sparking discussions about behavior, treating others with kindness, and the value of understanding differences.