Dad and the DinosaurBy: Gennifer Choldenko Illustrator: Dan Santat A heartwarming father son story about bravery and facing fears. Nicholas was afraid of the dark outside his door, the bushes where the giant bugs live, and the underside of manhole covers. His dad was not afraid of anything. Nicholas wants to be as brave as his dad, but he needs help. Thats why he needs a dinosaur. After all, dinosaurs like the dark, bugs are nothing to them, and they eat manhole covers