Rory the Dinosaur Wants a Pet
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Picture Book · Ages 3–6 · 2016

Rory the Dinosaur Wants a Pet

By Liz Climo

Part of the Rory the Dinosaur series

A young dinosaur's quest for a pet leads to an unexpected friendship.

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34 pages
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Rory, a curious young dinosaur, longs for a pet after meeting his friend's crab. His adventurous search takes him from treetops to sand pits, but it's when he least expects it that he finds George. This heartwarming tale explores the surprising ways companionship can find us, with charming illustrations capturing the joy of unexpected friendships.

From the publisher

In this companion to Rory the Dinosaur: Me and My Dad, Rory learns that sometimes the things you’re looking for are actually looking for you!When Rory meets his friend Sheldon’s pet crab, he realizes he wants a pet of his own. He searches high and low–from tree tops to sand pits–for a creature to love. At the end of the day, when Rory least expects it, he meets George. Liz Climo celebrates the bond between child and pet with her adorable, deceptively simple illustrations in this timeless story of a child’s quest for companionship.Don’t Miss!: Rory the Dinosaur: Me and My DadRory the Dinosaur Needs a Christmas Tree

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Format
Hardcover
Pages
34
Reading age
3–6
Audience
Picture
Themes & topics
Books about friendshipBooks about dinosaursBooks about petsBooks about parentsBooks about dinosaurs and prehistoric creatures
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The fine print

Book details

Publication
Published
June 7, 2016
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780316277297

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