There's a Dinosaur on the 13th Floor
by Wade Bradford
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Reading Profile
Should I read this?
Bright, gag-driven pages follow Mr. Snore as he hops from floor to floor of the busy Sharemore Hotel, each room presenting a new, increasingly silly obstacle to sleep. Best for read-alouds and short attention spans, the book's visual jokes and escalating pattern invite audience participation and big laughs. The limitation: the episode-after-episode setup depends on repetition, so adults or older kids may find the rhythm predictable after a few floors. It ends light and whimsical rather than deeply resolved.
Read this if...
- •Preschool teacher running a 10-minute circle time who needs a loud, participatory read-aloud — the book's repeating beats and visual gags springboard sound effects and movement.
- •Parent trying to coax a restless 2–5-year-old to bed who responds to silliness and call-and-response — the escalating rooms let the child anticipate and chime in.
- •Children's librarian planning a dinosaur-themed storytime who wants a quick, photo-friendly title to pair with dinosaur roars and simple actions.
Skip this if...
- •You’ll likely put it down when the same ‘too noisy/too crowded/too damp’ punchline repeats — readers wanting narrative complexity or surprising twists may lose interest mid-book.
- •Annoying if you prefer subtle or realistic humor; the tone leans broad and cartoonish rather than quiet or nuanced.
- •Not for older kids or adults looking for depth or sustained plot — short, episodic jokes dominate over character development.
The outcome is anything but predictable when an exhausted hotel guest sets out in search of sleep in this kidpleasing romp full of visual humor.Will Mr. Snore ever get some shuteye at the busy Sharemore Hotel The room on the first floor is too noisy. The room on the second floor is too crowded. The room on the third floor is too damp. Everywhere...
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Reading Specifications
Difficulty:hard
Audience Fit
- Preschool teacher running a 10-minute circle time who needs a loud, participatory read-aloud — the book's repeating beats and visual gags springboard sound effects and movement.
- Parent trying to coax a restless 2–5-year-old to bed who responds to silliness and call-and-response — the escalating rooms let the child anticipate and chime in.
- Children's librarian planning a dinosaur-themed storytime who wants a quick, photo-friendly title to pair with dinosaur roars and simple actions.
- You’ll likely put it down when the same ‘too noisy/too crowded/too damp’ punchline repeats — readers wanting narrative complexity or surprising twists may lose interest mid-book.
- Annoying if you prefer subtle or realistic humor; the tone leans broad and cartoonish rather than quiet or nuanced.
- Not for older kids or adults looking for depth or sustained plot — short, episodic jokes dominate over character development.
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appears in Humor, Children's, and Fiction.
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Not sure if this is the right fit?
Consider Harry and the Bucketful of Dinosaurs by Ian Whybrow.
“A compact picture-book romp that leans on playful repetition and silly, charming illustrations to deliver a warm, easy read-aloud. The pleasure comes from naming each dinosaur and watching Harry take them everywhere, with a small bump of suspense when the toys are left behind. Its main usefulness is as a comforting, 5–15 minute shared read that sparks play and vocabulary. The main limitation is its simplicity: predictable structure and repeated sequences can feel thin or tiresome for attentive adults or older kids.”
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