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The Girl and the Dinosaur
- Subject
- Imagination & Play
- Age
- 3-5 years
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 32
- Publisher
- Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
- Size
- 24.4 cm × 30.7 cm
- ISBN
- 9781547603220
This rhyming, beautifully illustrated picture book celebrates a girl's special adventure with a dinosaur
The silver foil cover makes this a perfect gift!
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.
Perfect for fans of:
- dinosaurs and adventure
- imaginary worlds and fantastical creatures
- easy rhyming read-aloud for story-times
- special books for birthday and holiday gifts
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What reviewers said
“A beautiful reverie complete with fairies, unicorns, dinosaurs, and possibilities.”
“Lively and atmospheric.”
“Sweet rhymes make for a tranquil bedtime book, and the alluring watercolor-and- pencil illustrations create a warm world.”
“The balance of adventure and whimsy expressed in text and watercolor collages creates a pleasing bedtime tale.”
“The verse has a gentle, lulling cadence, and Marianne's journeys are dreamily bedtime-suitable.”
“Massini's digital mixed-media and collage artwork brings the bears and their surroundings to life . . . The artwork will draw in young readers.”
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