"A lively introduction to the multitude of stories and topics found in a library with an emphasis on the importance of book care and library etiquette, this will especially appeal to active youngsters. Good for home, classroom and library use." ~ Kirkus, 2-15-10

"Buzzeo and Yoshikawa make it obvious how children are supposed to behave in a library while giving sneak peeks at some of the different sections and exciting possibilities that they might encounter on a visit. Mixed-media illustrations have loud colors, quick movements, and costume changes to match the section of the library. Although this book is lively at the start, it does have a calm ending consisting of a hug and a whisper. Offer this one to children who enjoy Jane Yolen's "How Do Dinosaurs…" series (Scholastic)." ~ Tanya Boudreau, Cold Lake Public Library, AB, Canada, School Library Journal 1-10

"Maybe it's just me, but I don't really like how certain types of books get so split over gender lines.  There are exceptions, of course.  You might find a girl train book here or a boy ballet book there.  But girl dino books?  Few and far between.  Toni Buzzeo aims to change all that.  Out comes No T. Rex in the Library, illustrated by Sachiko Yoshikawa.  Plot as such: Girl is out of control in the library (we all are familiar with that particular scene) but when she opens the pages of a book, a dino with no manners escapes.  Can she make him behave?  Mebee." ~ Elizabeth Bird, A Fuse 8 Production, SLJ Blog 12-17-09 (reprinted in full with permission)

"A little girl's bad behavior in the library costs her a timeout.  However, when she tangles with a T-Rex pulled from a book, the chaos grows beyond even her wishes.  knights, pirates, squid and more begin to trash the library.  Soon, Tess takes control of the situation in a completely satisfying manner.  The action-packed, bright mixed media illustrations bring the action to life in this fun library romp that should appeal to young library goers - I am looking forward to a try in storytime."~ Deanna Romriell, Litlbook's Spot (reprinted in full with permission)

"It is Tuesday morning and Tess and her mother are at the library. Tess is so “out of control” that she is behaving like a “beastie.” Her mother decides that Tess needs to take a ten minute time out to calm down. Unfortunately Tess does not behave during her time out. She tips a chair over, knocks over a shelf of books, and books go flying all over the floor.

As books skitter across the floor, something amazing happens. T. Rex comes out of one of the books, and in a moment Tess is on his back and they are rampaging around the library. Soon they are crashing and stomping their way through piratical adventures at sea, they are part of a chase in the Wild West, and they climb up a stack of books into space. T. Rex has knocked over shelves and messed up books with impunity, but when he tears a book Tess puts her foot down. Enough is enough!

This picture book with its roars, snarls, yells, and other sound words celebrates a child’s imagination as she spends a little “quiet time” at the library. Children who have a hard time keeping still during story time are such to appreciate this action-packed tale."~Marya Jansen-Gruber, Through the Loooking Glass Children's Book Reviews (reprinted in full with permission)

"The children’s room in the library is not for the faint of heart, and No T.Rex in the Library reminds us that we can put but temporary reins on the madness. Time out or not, Tess will be back. All you unwary patrons have been warned." ~Literary Gibberish

"Tess’s mother puts her in time-out in the library. This child is out of control. Then a rampaging dragon leaps from the pages of a book Tess toppled to the floor and takes Tess on a wild ride through the stacks. Children recognize beastly behavior when they see it in others, just not in themselves. Author Toni Buzzeo is a children’s librarian. She’s seen beastly behavior that would frizzle your curls. Her verses bring out the worst in the rip-roaring T. Rex and Tess cheers him on–but, “Watch out!” Tess shouts. “The books...” Her concern grows amidst knights and pirates, cowboys and cattle. Where will it end? At last Tess shouts the magic words, “Time out! You’re out of control!” What fun illustrator Yoshikawa must have had with this riotous romp through books come to life! Anyone who yearns to instill a love of libraries in children but respect a bubble of quiet for other patrons will love Tess’s line: “No beastie behavior with my library books.” And no beastie behavior in the library, either. Your young readers will get it. Ahh..." ~ Joan Broerman (reprinted in full with permission)

"It's Tuesday morning in the library and Tess is visiting the library—or rather, destroying it!!  In fact, Tess is out of control!!  When her mother places her in "time-out,"  Tess continues wiggling and squirming until she leans back in her chair and accidentally knocks over the book cart filled with books.  On the floor topples a dinosaur book with an energetic dinosaur eager to continue the rampage throughout the library.  What a thrill for Tess to travel through some of her favorite stories as she and the monstrous creature pounce from one adventure to another---that is, until Tess realizes that this dinosaur has LOST CONTROL--- it's time for a dinosaur TIME OUT!!

Toni's colorfully creative depiction of "the monster child in the library" will bring giggles to young readers as they recognize some of the misadventures that Tess and her dinosaur have until both are placed in "time out."  For elementary and preschool teacher-librarians who are searching for that perfect book to share with new library users (Pre-K through 1st grade), THIS book will definitely serve as a humorous reminder of how to behave in the school library.  A definite MUST-HAVE for that "back-to-school" story time  transition book that leads young library users into learning how to behave in the school library!" ~
Shonda Brisco, Assistant Professor / Curriculum Materials, Oklahoma State University (reprinted in full with permission)