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If I had a dinosaur

Gabby Dawnay author Alex Barrow illustrator

Format:Paperback

Publisher:Thames & Hudson Ltd

Published:4th Jan '18

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As read by Eddie Redmayne on CBeebies' Christmas Day Bedtime Story, a witty and charmingly illustrated tale about a little girl who imagines what it would be like to have a dinosaur of her very own

A witty and charmingly illustrated bedtime story about a little girl who imagines what it would be like to have a dinosaur of her very own.As read by Eddie Redmayne for CBeebies Christmas Day Bedtime Story

WINNER of the 'Best Preschool Book' - Made For Mums Awards 2018

A little girl dreams of having her very own pet. But what kind of animal would make the best companion? A mouse is too small; a cat is too ordinary; and a fish is too… wet! As she plays with her toy dinosaur, inspiration strikes. What about a real, live dinosaur? She could ride it to school. It would need lots of food to eat, a swimming pool to drink from, and a dino flap so it could come and go. At the end of a day spent busily imagining, the girl trudges up to bed with her little plastic dinosaur. As she falls asleep, the dinosaur from her daydreams stands in the garden with its head poking through the bedroom window, making her dreams come true.

'Perfect for pre-school paleontologists! … A joy to share any time of day' - Baby London
'A must-read for dino fans' - Angels & Urchins
'Truly celebrates the power of children’s imagination and their perennial fascination with dinosaurs through cheeky wit and rhyme' - Early Years Childcarer
'Gabby Dawnay’s rhyming text and Alex Barrow’s simple yet evocative illustrations combine beautifully … encourages active participation from children' - Book Trust
'A joy … Gabby Dawnay’s rhyming text scans perfectly, and is pleasingly complemented by Alex Barrow’s simple, impactful illustrations' - Teach Early Years
'A funny imagining of what it would be like to have your very own pet dinosaur' - Two in a Tepee
'Perfect for those little dinosaur lovers' - @laylasclub
'A beautiful book that is fun and vibrant. The story is easy to read and imaginative, with wonderful illustrations on every page' - @our.little.bookcase
'A brilliant, fun, rhyming book that every child I’ve shared with loves' - @books_that_inspire_young_minds

ISBN: 9780500651506

Dimensions: unknown

Weight: 200g

32 pages