Frightening scenes1/5
Why this rating?
A large dinosaur and chase scenarios may create brief, playful suspense, but the creature is portrayed humorously.
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HOW TO CATCH A DINOSAUR
Is HOW TO CATCH A DINOSAUR appropriate for your child? See the reviewed age guidance, content cautions, positive themes, and supporting evidence below.
The How to Catch Kids try to wrangle a dinosaur for their school science fair. (Ages 4 to 10)
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Age guidanceNot listed
Strongest cautionsFrightening scenes 1/5 · Violence 1/5
Strongest positivesCreativity & curiosity 4/5 · Good role models 3/5
Series positionBook 10 · How to Catch
Recommendation3/5
Creativity & curiosity; strongest caution: frightening scenes.
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Creativity & curiosity; strongest caution: frightening scenes.
Readiness snapshotMain watch-out: Frightening scenes 1/5
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Recommended ageNot listed
Strongest cautions
- Frightening scenes1/5
- Violence1/5
Strongest positives
- Creativity & curiosity4/5
- Good role models3/5
- Positive messages3/5
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