Edwina: The Dinosaur Who Didn't Know She Was Extinct

Adapted from the 2006 picture book by prolific children's author and illustrator Mo Willems—famed for his Knuffle Bunny and Pigeon stories—this animated short is narrated by Willems' wife, Cher. Although the titular dino heroine shakes the ground when she walks, Edwina is not feared by the townspeople, perhaps because she is so nice: playing with children, using her height to do various favors, helping old ladies cross the street, and baking her famous chocolate chip cookies to share. But crotchety young student Reginald Von Hoobie-Doobie doesn't feel the love: he's irritated that Edwina doesn't seem to realize that her species is extinct and he goes to great lengths—with fliers and a one-man band—to inform others of the “facts,” ultimately presenting his arguments to poor Edwina…who is shocked, but reacts in an endearing way. Also featuring an interview with Willems, a read-along option, and a recipe for Edwina's cookies, this is highly recommended. Aud: K, E, P. (J. Williams-Wood)