The Girl and the Dinosaur
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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.
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Hollie Hughes finds much of her work taking place in schools—both as a visiting author, and as a literacy consultant. Previously a youth worker and higher education lecturer, she also runs writing workshops for children and adults. She lives in the United Kingdom with her family. www.holliehughes.com • @holliejhughes (Twitter)
Sarah Massini is the illustrator of more than a dozen children’s books, including Tulip Loves Rex, Books Always Everywhere, Love Always Everywhere, and Trixie Ten. She lives in the United Kingdom.
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Book Details
- ISBN
- 9781547603220
- Publication Date
- January 14, 2020
- Publisher
- Bloomsbury Children's Books
- Original Publication Date
- September 5, 2019
- Text Details
- Typeset in Landa
- Illustration Details
- Art created with watercolor, pencil, printed pattern collage, and Photoshop.
- Page Count
- 32
- Word Count
- 538
- Audience
- Picture
- Reading Age
- 3 - 6 years
- Lib. of Congress (LCCN)
- 2019020794
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