This book is a super cute and silly! I think this could be a great selection for Storytime. I like that it has themes of self-identity and acceptance!

Delightful story about accepting others as they are, and not putting expectations on what certain identities mean. Great job! Illustrations and color palette were lovely.

Immensely sweet, brilliant artwork, and an absolutely perfect example of how to handle some big issues in a really accessible and child-focused way. This book could be used to talk about so many different topics with children and yet it doesn’t feel heavy or hard going - it’s a fun story with deeper meanings embedded carefully.

Honestly, it’s everything I want from a childrens book!

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for an E-ARC

Brian Frog loves dinosaurs—don’t we all?

When he learns that, millions of years ago, frogs coexisted with them, Brian decides to become a dinosaur himself.

That’s how he became Brianosaurus.

But the frogs aren’t happy about one of them suddenly identifying himself as a dinosaur. And just as bad, the forest animals (a.k.a. Brian’s friends), who until now seemed to have accepted Brianosaurus as he is, now are not very willing to let him do what he wants to do because of their “that’s not what dinosaurs do…” preconceived ideas.

Poor Brian is left to choose between being who he truly is but lose all his frog friends, being who he wants to be and never do any of the things he likes, or giving up his saurus side to fit in among the other forest creatures.

This is a really sweet book that may help children realize that we can and should be who we truly are and do what we love to do as long as we respect the true-self and interests of others. This is a book about acceptance and recognition, of who we are and what we like.

I love the illustrations in this book, and the kind of graphic novel style for the dialogue and storytelling, makes it very engaging. And the soft but vibrant color palette complements it all nicely.

The story feels a tiny tad too messagey (a.k.a. a bit on the nose) but that doesn’t make it any less readable. On the contrary, this is both a heartfelt and funny story filled with little moments that would make bedtime reading a wonderful experience.

Adamson took great care to explain a complex subject in a way that any child can understand and he did it without preaching, giving children a good opportunity to consider their feelings about who they are and how that relates to what they like to do.

All in all, a lovely book.

Brian is a frog.

When he finds that frogs were around when the dinosaurs roamed, he decides he would like to tap into his dinosaur self.

The only problem is, being himself, doesn't make him a fan favorite with the other frogs OR with the other forest creatures. The frogs want him to be "more" frog. The forest animals want him to be "more" dinosaur.

Until he says enough and chooses to be exactly who he wants to be, pointing out how the other animals haven't been accepting him.

Because he deserves to be appreciated for who he is. Who he is, is enough.

The story is really sweet, the message is valuable and the illustrations are endearing and vibrant. My little guy who loves dinosaurs was especially delighted by Brian's dinosaur "costume" and is pretty sure he needs one now too.

Amazing! Loved this so much. The drawing style is really fun. I really liked how the story was written and set up. Absolutely loved the message and it was very relatable. A delight!

A very curious frog learns that frogs were around alongside the dinosaurs. He thinks that means he is technically a dinosaur too. Eventually, his frog family and his forest friends end up making him feel bad about wanting to be a dinosaur. Ultimately they realize they were wrong to hurt his feelings and should just let everyone be who they want to be. It is a great story about loving your friends and family and all of the things that make them unique.

My son is obsessed with dinosaurs, so this was a really good one for us. I felt a little bit bad for Briansaurus in the pond. It is a really cute story of just being yourself but also that pretend play that kids do all the time.
Illustrations look simple but they do work with the story and I liked it

The illustrations were super cute, and I liked the overall message of the book. It was a quick bedtime read. There were definitely undertones of some current issues that made it feel a little off putting to me though.

As a frog AND dinosaur lover, I had to open this one up. What a wonderful tale of not just being oneself, but accepting others as they are and want to be. A story also with apologies and fun. Brianosaurus will be a hit in classrooms, especially in froggy ones like ours!

Brianosaurus by: Ged Adamson
This is a such a delightful story! Brianosaurus teaches children that it is okay to be yourself.
The illustrations are eye catching for children and adults alike. If you are teaching with this book there is a great message, tons of print concepts to explore and the children will love it!
Expected publication date is April 2, 2024 and would be a perfect addition to any child’s personal library, classroom/school library or a public library!
Thank you to Net Galley, Two Lions and Ged Adamson for this ARC.
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I loved this story! The illustrations were clear and bright. I liked the idea of finding where you belong in such a relatable way.

A cute story illustrating to kids that it's okay to be who you want, however that may be. Being different from expectations isn't a bad thing.

Thanks to Netgalley, the publisher, and author for the chance to review in exchange for an honest opinion.

I am an Early Years practitioner and I think this book would go down well with my class of Preschoolers. Dinosaurs and animals are always a big hit and this book includes opportunities for the children to roar along with the main character. The images are clear and bright which I always find is what gets them to choose their favourites from the book corner. I also found this to flow easily meaning it can be read well aloud and funny voices can be done alongside too which makes for great group reading. This book also offers opportunities for children to think about who they are and also talk about their feelings.

Really great children's book that puts a twist on a typical frog character. He wants to explore doing other things than what frogs/ dinosaurs are supposed to do and wants to be himself. A great story for any child to enjoy.

This is really really cute. I struggled at first because I thought the title was “Brain” and not “Brian.” But the message is heartwarming and important! And very well presented for a deep concept. It’s a unique spin on a very common idea! I loved it.

Love the illustration to this book. I read it to my daughter and we had fun imitating the dinosaur roars. I think this is a great book to show children they can express themselves in anyway even if others may have their opinions of how one “should act” or how something “should be”. This is a great read for those who are trying to get their children to 1,000 books before kindergarten.

I received this advanced reader copy from NetGalley for an honest review.

Ahah This is such a fun read and very witty. Brian discovers that there were frogs during dino times so he decides to become one, Roarrr... while the forest animals love the idea, it doesn't go well after a while because they expect him to act as a dino not as a frog or like Brian at all. In the pond, things do not go well either. The other frogs don't want a dino around, they are frogs. The first solution that Brian finds doesn't work either, but both the pond and the forest animals realize they are being mean. The last solution is the best. Love the simple but filled with fun and loud illustrations. This is such a great and fun read to remind us of being to accept others and be more ourselves.
Thank you NetGalley and Publisher for this e-arc.

I loved the message of this book. Brian faces big, real world problems in a way that is relatable for the smallest kids. He loves dinosaurs, and when he decides to become one, the adults in his life react badly. His friends who accept him being a dinosaur can't accept that is just one piece of him. The moral that being your total self authentically is one that kids of all ages need in their lives.

The illustrations are great, its colorful and engaging without being overwhelming. I think this would be a great classroom book.

We (my kids and me) really enjoyed this one! The message about being yourself is great and my 3 and 5 year old were both really able to grasp that the others weren't being kind and accepting initially. They also loved the pictures and laughed a lot! Great story.