Sammy and the Dinosaurs
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Picture Book · Ages 3–6 · 1999

Sammy and the Dinosaurs

Written by Ian Whybrow · Illustrated by Adrian Reynolds

Sammy's attic discovery leads to a secret world of talking dinosaurs.

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When Sammy discovers a box of forgotten dinosaurs in the attic, he sees more than just toys. As he names and cares for them, they come to life, whispering secrets only he can hear. Are these dinosaurs truly magical, or is Sammy's imagination running wild? With his sister dismissing them as junk, Sammy must navigate this hidden world, where the line between reality and fantasy blurs. What adventures await in this enchanting realm, and what will Sammy learn from his prehistoric friends?

From the publisher

In a dusty old box in the attic, Sammy finds some dinosaurs that his sister says are junk, but Sammy knows better, and takes care of each one, and they begin talking to Sammy, but just loud enough for him to hear. Children’s BOMC Main. Jr Lit Guild.

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Format
Pages
32
Reading age
3–6
Audience
Picture
Lexile
520L
Themes & topics
Books about social themesBooks about dinosaursBooks about toysBooks about toys, dolls and puppets
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
~3.4
F&P level
~N
Publication
Published
September 1, 1999
Publisher
Orchard Books
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780531302071

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