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Picture Book · Ages 3–6 · 2019 · Est. 5 min read-aloud
The Girl and the Dinosaur
Written by Hollie Hughes · Illustrated by Sarah Massini
A seaside treasure hunt leads to a magical dinosaur adventure.
32 pages· 538 words· Est. 5 min read-aloud
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Bookroo's summary
In a seaside town, young Marianne unearths a dinosaur skeleton while treasure hunting. Wishing upon a star, her dream of a living dinosaur friend comes true. Together, they embark on limitless adventures, exploring worlds only imagination can create. What wonders will they discover next?
From the publisher
This evocative, beautifully illustrated picture book celebrates one girl’s limitless imagination, perfect for fans of the Fan Brothers.
Anything is possible and nothing’s as it seems . . .
In a town by the seaside, Marianne is often seen digging for buried treasure on the beach. One day, she finds the most wonderful treasure of all–a dinosaur skeleton!
That night, Marianne makes a wish upon a star that her dinosaur will come to life. She wishes it with all her heart–and it comes true. Together, Marianne’s adventures with her new friend are limited only by their imagination.
This enchanting picture book will take you on a magical journey far beyond the page.
At a glance
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 32
- Words
- 538
- Reading age
- 3–6
- Audience
- Picture
What readers & critics say
Reviews
5.0
out of 7
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The fine print
Book details
Publication
- Published
- January 14, 2020
- First published
- September 5, 2019
- Publisher
- Bloomsbury Children's Books
Edition
- Language
- English
- Type
- Picture Book
- Text details
- Typeset in Landa
- Illustration details
- Art created with watercolor, pencil, printed pattern collage, and Photoshop.
Identifiers
- ISBN
- 9781547603220
- LCCN
- 2019020794
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