Daisy is starting first grade and is so excited to start. Until she realizes that the letters all bounce around and she has trouble reading. Her teacher says she is intelligent but if we struggle to read sometimes we need extra help.

This is a super cute book that shows kids that even if they have trouble reading they still and even more so sometimes, intelligent, brilliant, creative and marvelous. Some of the greatest minds had dyslexia. We just have to figure out the best way to help kiddos.

What a wonderful story about Daisy overcoming a challenge! I love that this story shows children who may be experiencing the same thing that they are so special and have superpowers.

This book was everything I had hoped it would be. Thank you Sarah Moore for writing this.

Daisy is an excited first grader who heads into the school year looking forward to all she is going to learn. She quickly learns from her a friend that she is a little behind with her skills and finds herself nervous first grade wont be exactly as she had hoped.

At the end of first grade, we discovered my daughter has been doing exactly what Daisy T-Rex is doing. Guessing words, relaying on the pictures in books, and brilliantly figuring out how to avoid questions about what she read from her teacher and classmates. With the help of a fantastic tutor, who is also helping her break down words and making her write in shaving cream, my daughter is now reading and writing beautifully.

This book was a beautiful connection to her experience and gave her so much confidence being described as a super hero. She hung on every word as I was reading it and when the story ended she happily declared "I loved that!".

Thank you Sarah Moore for giving my daughter a book to connect to and realize she isn't alone. Thank you NetGalley and Indigo River Publishing for an advanced copy of this book. I will be buying one for our home library and one for our tutor when it comes out later this year.

I would like to thank the author Sarah Moore and Indigo River Publishing for my advanced copy of this book. Daisy T-Rex is Dyslexic is a children's book written by Sarah Moore and illustrated by Gus Duenas. The cover is a t-rex with a blonde ponytail wearing a pink ribbon, pink boots, a purple skirt, a sparkly jacket, and a pink superhero cape. Behind Daisy, you see the letters of the alphabet jumbled up in a cloud and she flies. As an educator, this cover instantly pulled me in. On a personal level, this book touched me due to my childhood struggles with reading and speech. In kindergarten, I met with a reading specialist out of my normal classes and certain parts of Daisy's story brought me back to that time. I was always bright and in first week of third grade, I finished speech therapy. I recall instantly testing into the gifted classes due to this. It is important to realize that SWDs (students with disabilities) have so much potential. You should never judge a book by its cover or a child.

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The book opens up with Daisy T-Rex at the kitchen table with her mom and dad. She is excited to start the first grade so she can learn how to read. Instantly, the illustrations are calming, and the font styles chosen along with the color selections are excellent. When Daisy gets to school, she is beyond excited to sit next to her best friend Trixie. However, she quickly becomes discouraged when she realizes that Trixie has already read books when she has not. Daisy received praise in so many lessons ranging from math to art to science.

When reading time approaches, Daisy notices that she cannot read the words on the pages. They just won't stop wiggling. When Daisy's teacher announces that the class will share which words they do know, Daisy instantly loses her confidence. Due to her struggles in reading, her academics began to decline in other subjects. Daisy was too busy covering up her reading difficulties to focus properly.

The book shows the mental impact dyslexia has on young children and the negative feelings associated with it. What I genuinely like about this book is that it makes sure to focus on the positive traits Daisy has. The teacher also takes a moment to focus on Daisy's learning styles instead of assuming she will learn the same way her peers do. My favorite part of the book is found on pages 22-25. The author defines dyslexia as a superpower and shows it is okay to be different.

Daisy T-Rex is Dyslexic is a beautifully illustrated children's book that explores and explains dyslexia and learning disabilities in a way I think most children will understand. My library currently lacks a lot of children's books dealing with dyslexia so this is definitely on my radar.

Daisy the T-rex is Dyslexic is a wonderful, heartwarming tale about one little girl and her struggle with 1st grade reading. I wish I had a story like this to read to my little brother when he was a child struggling through elementary school battling his own Dyslexia. Sarah Moore did a fabulous job teaching her young readers that we all come with different quirks, but different does not mean worse! Just because a child may struggle in one subject does not mean they are failing or not "good enough." This is a valuable lesson not just for kids with Dyslexia, but young children in general. In a world where we all strive to be the best, Daisy reminds us that as long as we are doing our best, that's all that matters! I found the artwork and colors very pleasing. My 6yo 1st grader enjoyed reading this book with my help and managed to get most of the words correct on her own. She related Daisy's life to her own first grade life and also commented that the pictures were very fun.

this children's book is absolutely adorable and that representation of a learning disability like dyslexia is so very important! so many children and people have disabilities like that, and the fact that this book not only talks about that but makes it a superpower is really sweet, i'm sure there's a lot of kids who will feel so seen.

The book is a bit wordy, but I think it is very educational about Dyslexia. The topic is broken down for an elementary student to easily understand. The drawings are fun and cute.

This was a cute book to educate children on dyslexia, weather they have it themselves or know someone who struggles with it. It touches on the struggles of finding out how someone might be me dyslexic and finding ways to overcome problems caused by it which can be a real motivator for children who struggle. It also tells us how some people develop dyslexia through genetics and how to get support when they need help. I think this book was very cute and also informative and will actually teach children about the disorder.

This was a cute story with perfect illustrations. I love the message and would love to have a copy for students in my class.

This is a well written and presented story about a Dinosaur who, in starting school, is ashamed of not being able to read. She can do math and art, but cannot decode the letters. It turns out she is dyslexic, but this is actually a super power and she learns to read and embrace the extra work to bring her up to speed. An encouraging tale, it will no doubt be enjoyed by the young set. Well written, nicely illustrated and, of course, a positive message of hard work and perseverance and caring adult Dinosaurs who help her achieve her goals.

What a f-a-n-t-a-s-t-I-c book to teach children about dyslexia! This would be such a good book for any child with dyslexia , letting them know they are not alone and that it’s a superpower (what a great spin!). It would also be great for other children to show them what it’s like for people who are dyslexic. I love how Daisy overcomes her problems and gains a love for herself instead of thinking she has something wrong with her. Highly recommend!

SO CUTE. Read this story with my little and she loved it. We love reading stories about different types of people and situations. This was such a fun book to introduce dyslexia and I definitely will get a copy of this book for my little’s bookshelf

This book is a great way to show what dyslexia is and that it’s not something to be ashamed of. I loved the illustrations as well

I read this book with my nephew and he adored it. What a fun story about turning what could be looked at as a weakness into a strength. I definitely recommend reading this with the children in your life.

Very sweet children’s book about how Dyslexia is not just a weakness, but also a strength! Very positive approach, which I think many kids will enjoy. It might also help non-dyslexic kids understand what it is like to have dyslexia.