How Do Dinosaurs Say Good Night?
By Jane Yolen Illustrated by Mark Teague
How does a dinosaur
say good night
when Papa comes in
to turn off the light?
Does a dinosaur
slam his tail and pout?
Does he throw his teddy bear
all about?
Does a dinosaur stomp his feet
on the floor and shout:
“I want to hear one book more!”?
Does a dinosaur roar?
How does a dinosaur
say good night
when Mama comes in
to turn off the light?
Does he swing his neck
from side to side?
Does he up and
demand a piggyback ride?
Does he mope,
does he moan,
does he sulk,
does he sigh?
Does he fall on the top of his covers
and cry?
No, dinosaurs don’t.
They don’t even try.
They give a big kiss.
They turn out the light.
They tuck in their tails.
They whisper,
“Good night!”
They give a big hug,
then give one kiss more.
Good night.
Good night,
little dinosaur.