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Dinosaurs on Kitten Island

Michael Slack author

Format:Paperback

Publisher:HarperCollins Publishers

Published:6th Jan '22

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A sparklingly funny new illustrated children’s book about friendship

A daring dinosaur adventure and tale of purr-severance – with timid dinosaurs and fearless kittens!

A daring dinosaur adventure and tale of purr-severance – with timid dinosaurs and fearless kittens!

Sure to elicit giggles with every “RAWR!” of distress! – Kirkus Reviews

Life on Dinosaur Island is BORING. So the dinosaurs are escaping to Kitten Island to play with their new kitty friends.

But these kittens love to tumble and crash and launch things into the air – things like – uh-oh . . . DINOSAURS!

Can these unlikely playmates find common ground before their playdate ends in cat-astrophe?

The cheeky follow-up to Kittens on Dinosaurs, celebrating friendship, creativity and compromise.

A deliciously funny story with a mischievous twist – perfect for fans of Jon Klassen and Peter Brown.

Slack’s jokey, cajoling narration adds to the fun of this silly romp. The digitally painted illustrations of round-eyed kitties and toothy cartoon dinos will entice fans of both to read or listen.'Kirkus

'A lively story that encourages ambition, tenacity, creative problem-solving, and cuddling.' Publishers Weekly

'Textured, motion-focused digital art in mellow tones complements the feisty, big-eyed kitties’ nonstop action. An absurd conceit bolsters a lively story that encourages ambition, tenacity, creative problem-solving, and cuddling.' Publishers Weekly

'Slack’s jewel-toned digital art is full of action, onomatopoeic text emanate, and visual puns that are sure to bring out the storytime giggles; especially delightful are the kitties’ mobile litterbox and the dinosaurs hopscotching over hot lava. The clear, conversational text includes plenty of bolding and font size changes to help encourage an active telling and it is sure to result in some listeners choosing to read along.' BCCB

‘Young children will enjoy the mishaps and high jinks and perhaps take into consideration the feelings of others when playing. Children will enjoy interpreting the illustrations and bring their own takes to what is unfolding. VERDICT Charming illustrations partner well with a simple story of playtime.’ School Library Journal

ISBN: 9780008505578

Dimensions: 275mm x 245mm x 4mm

Weight: 290g

48 pages