“The Vanderbeekers and the Hidden Garden” by Karina Yan Glaser inspired me to create a watercolor of “A Hidden Garden”. Of course, my Hidden Garden “Must” have Dinosaurs & other Prehistoric Pals. “The Vanderbeekers and the Hidden Garden” is a Wonderful Story of Friendship, Family & Giving Back to the Community & Love Ones in Your Life.
It was December’s book for 5th Graders at readingtokids.org. Readingtokids.org has been providing volunteers for 8 Elementary Schools grades K – 5 in Los Angeles for over 20 years! Since March, our readings have been via Zoom. After the reading there are crafts related to the book or time of year with materials the kids hopefully have at home. The books we read are donated to the School’s Libraries. The Books for 4th & 5th grade are 200 – 300 pages. Much to long for us to complete during our reading time. Therefore, having them in the School’s Library is a great encouragement for the students to check them out to finish the story. While they are not taking on new volunteers, You can certainly help with donations to support their year end fund raising. Check them out at www.readingtokids.org
I’m starting with creating the front gate to my Hidden Garden. Tools: 2B pencil, straight edge, kneaded eraser and 0.05 illustration pen. I practiced sketching various plants before beginning the Hidden Garden. After sketching the Gate with a center logo for the Park, a Vine and foreground Vegetation are added. More details will be sketched and then drawn over with the illustration pen. This will be a 3D Garden. Stay tuned for continued progress on the Prehistoric Hidden Garden.
We had a few Night Visitors at the Park! They were checking out Ty-Santa-saurus Rex & the Raptor Team as they prepare for their Prehistoric Quest. Grandma Kathy, Reed and Dad Chris, Nathan & Mom Danielle. The Raptors: Brison, Xavier, Jeffrey, Jerry, Jadon, Charlie, Alan, Blue & Raphael the Red Nosed Raptor leading the Team. Then Reed & Nathan visit T-Rexes – Calvin & Hobbes. I wore my Dinosaur designed mask for the entire visit. Please Remember to Wear Masks and Social Distance. Protect Yourself, Friends, Family & Everyone You come in Contact with! Thank You!
There are a number of books that can inspire your Paleontologist of Any Age during this Festive Season.
“Dinosaurs” by Steve Brusatte 2008, 2009, 2010 Don’t let the age of this book fool you. It contains a great deal of information that is relevant today and the illustrations are fantastic. It comes in two sizes Huge 17 ¼ X 14 3/8 inches and Large 14 ½ X 12 inches. The content is the same. However, the Huge Book has a Spinosaurus on the cover and the Large a T-Rex. Amazon still has a few. I have both sizes. The Huge is Great for Presentations, while the Large is easier for my research and the young paleontologist to handle.
“The Rise and Fall of the Dinosaurs: A New History of a Lost World” by Steve Brusatte 2016 A Wonderful Journey that I repeat regularly. Also available on Amazon.
“Encyclopedia Prehistorica Dinosaurs” by Robert Sabuda & Matthew Reinhart this is a Fun Pop-Up book that contains Great Information! Adults will enjoy it too! It should be handled with Care to protect the Very Creative Pop-Ups! Look for it on Amazon.
DINOSAUR: A Photicular Book Created by Dan Kainen Written by Kathy Wollard
This is a Wonderful Book that Entertains & Educates. Eight Dinosaurs are seen in living motion due to the Photicular process. Each has a story to tell! Discover Earth with one Ocean – Panthalassa – and the Super Continent Pangaea when North & South America, Europe, Africa, Asia, Australia and Antarctica were one! And Much, Much More! A Great Gift for the young paleontologist and adults will enjoy it too. Available at Costco & Amazon.
“The Dinosaurs Night Before Christmas” By Anne Muecke & illustrated by Nathan Hale An Entertaining Tale where the Dinosaurs return to their original form to Party on Christmas Eve. Five Holiday Songs have been re-versed to reflect Dinosaur & Pterosaur themes provided at the end of the book. A CD is included with the songs that are professionally performed and Al Roker provides a narration of the story. Amazon has this sure to be a Holiday Favorite.
My First Book “Is a Metal Dinosaur the Right Pet for You?” is Available as an eBook on Kindle through Amazon.com
Only $3.99!
Included are two photos of Prehistoric Pals converted to black & white line drawings for You to express Your Color Imagination! Search online for print options on Your device. Print Screen, Cropping & Printing are available on many smart phones. Your smart phone may even allow You to email Your Print Screen to Yourself allowing even more options before printing. Kindle has an app for smart phones!
I would love to see Your Color Visions for Dominic & Raphael! Use crayons, pencils, pens, or watercolors! Attach feathers, glitter whatever brings them to life for You. Send a picture of Your Colorized Imaginations to: paul@paulsprehistoricpark.com It could be in a future post!
I will keep You posted with information on my Next eBook “The Shy Triceratops”. I hope to have Paperback versions available later this year.
Consider Membership with the Museum. In addition to Supporting Their Valuable Work there are Benefits to You. Special Preview Events for Members Only as well as Virtual Access Exclusive for Members. For more information and access to general public eLearning check out the links below.
The Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County www.nhm.org under Research & Collections / Digitized Collections will allow you to browse their Collections. Check out the latest Activities on their site.
The American Natural History Museum www.amnh.org You will find eLearning for Families, Students & Educators. Explore the Museum Virtually. Check Out SciCafe: Video Talks and Meet the Icons: Stories behind the Exhibits! There are Video Series covering Behind the Scenes at the Museum with Space & Dinosaur Explainers.
Chicago’s Field Museum www.fieldmuseum.org You can talk to “Maximo the Titanosaur” online, Yes Really! Visit Sue the largest T-Rex discovered! Check Out “Brain Scoop” with host Emily Graslie and the Learning Resources – many are also in Spanish.
Check Out Your Libraries eBooks. My local Library has over 900 eBooks on Dinosaurs! Many Libraries are offering “Curbside Pick-up. If you prefer the hardcopy, “Curbside Pick-up may be the option for you.
Have a Happy Holidays Stay Safe & Well.
“Encouraging the Appreciation of Art and Education through the Inspiration of Dinosaurs”
Paul & Prehistoric Pals
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