steven joseph

Stemming from the author's personal experiences of how he learned to manage his own crankiness as a child, this tale aims to provide a character that readers can learn from and use as an example to manage their own set of emotions. Many will find the over-the-top kvetching humorous as family members (and dinosaurs) duke it out for the best tsuris with antics such as plantar warts, getting bitten by an alligator, a brain tumor, and even brains splattering. The digital cartoon-style illustrations play off of the text giving visual clues and engaging the reader further with the bright colors and emotive characters. If you need an original and far-out fable to read to any young cranks in your home, this could be the book for you. --The Children's Book Review The subtitle of the book may be a mouthful, but that's certainly a part of the book's charm, as Joseph has cleverly integrated elements of Jewish culture... Joseph's narrative, set within a cloud on a blue background, draws the eye. It's simple without being simplistic, and funny without compromising the integrity of the story. Case's illustrations are lively, colorful and creative, and sure to have young children laughing and asking parents some pretty interesting questions!...All in all, The Last Surviving Dinosaur: The TyrantoCrankaTsuris is a charming picture book that teaches both children and their parents about natural history, life lessons, neighborhoods, and family units, with a fun and instructive cultural twist. --Self-Publishing Review