When Dinosaurs Came with Everything Book

This is such a cute premise, and one that I would have been ga-ga over as a dino-loving kid. At first, it's just another boring day of having to go run errands with Mom'and our young narrator is not pleased. Then, at the bakery, they see a sign that says "Buy a Dozen Donuts, Get a Dinosaur." "Must be a toy," Mom thinks, ordering the donuts. But when the bakery lady brings out a real triceratops, the fun begins!!! Indeed, on this special day, dinosaurs come with EVERYTHING including haircuts, movies and even doctor visits! Soon, the whole town is full of kids parading about with their dinos. On my first read, I wasn't a big fan of the illustrations but they grew on me when I read this a year later. I think they really helped tell the story and show the kid's joy and the mother's consternation--and then her transformation to where she could see the dinosaurs being useful and part of the family. So cute and funny!