Edwina, the Dinosaur Who Didn't Know She Was Extinct

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name = Edwina, the Dinosaur Who Didn't Know She Was Extinct
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author = Mo Willems
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genre = children's books
picture books
publisher = Hyperion Books
release_date = 2006
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pages = 40
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isbn = 9780786837489
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"Edwina, the Dinosaur Who Didn't Know She Was Extinct" is a children's picture book by Mo Willems. It was released in 2006 by Hyperion Books.

In the book, Edwina the dinosaur is well-loved by the people of her town due to her acts of kindness. However, a boy named Reginald Von Hoobie-Doobie tries to convince everyone that dinosaurs are supposed to be extinct. Eventually, Edwina appeases him with a fresh batch of cookies.

Reception

The book was well-received, winning a National Parenting Publications Award in 2006. [Helen Foster James and Kathleen Krull. "The best in books". "The Telegraph (Nashua)". 1 December 2006.] Steve Johnson of the "Wichita Eagle" declared, "Willems has written a unique story every bit as good as the classic "Danny and the Dinosaur". His illustrations are playful with bright colors and bold expressions." [Steve Johnson. "Extinct? Edwina doesn't care". "The Wichita Eagle". 27 August 2006.] Lana Berkowitz of the "Houston Chronicle" called it "a winner", [Lana Berkowitz. "Dinosaurs, knights and a bearded lady". "Houston Chronicle". 18 September 2006.] while "The Courier-Journal"'s Jill Johnson Keeney said it was a "worthy successor" to Willems' earlier books, such as "Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus!" and "". [Jill Johnson Keeney. "Just for kids". "The Courier-Journal". 16 September 2006.]

"Hoobie-Doobie"

Explaining Reginald's last name to an interviewer, Willems said, "'Hoobie-Doobie' is my generic fill-in for when I can't think of a word (as in 'Hand me the Hoobie-Doobie, please.'). Because I consistently blank on the English language, it's a phrase that is heard quite a bit around the house. My editor always giggles when I use the phrase, so I plopped it in as a place-holder when I pitched the story." [John Mark Eberhart. "Dinosaur, Junior!Author/illustrator brings Edwina to life for kids -- and adults, too." "The Kansas City Star". 24 September 2006.]

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