T. Veg: The Story of a Carrot-Crunching Dinosaur

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A celebration of vegetarianism author Smriti Prasadam-Halls and illustrator Katherina Manolessous picture book T. Veg: The Story of a Carrot-Crunching Dinosaur is a rollicking laugh-out-loud tale about being unapologetically yourself. Reginalds a T. Rex just as fierce and ferocious as the rest: Hes got a mighty roar gnashing teeth and all the speed a dino could need. But when it comes to mealtime Reg would rather chow down on broccoli beans and greens than the juicy steaks his paleo pals prefer. When Reginald realizes how different he is from the others he hopes to find a place to fit in among the herbivores. He excitedly strikes out in search of a new herd only to scare away the other dinosaurs as he charges to greet them. But when a falling boulder threatens the safety of Regs old T. Rex clan hell show everyone what only a strong vegetarian Tyrannosaurus rex can do. Messages of acceptance of difference and healthy eating are intrinsic to character and story. Ingenious rhymes (with British pronunciations) make for a fun and funny read aloud . . . a rollicking tale of vegetarianism and individuality. Kirkus Reviews