This is Not a Dinosaur

Join a young boy and his new friend – who is absolutely NOT a dinosaur – on a whirlwind journey of discovery, as they perform magic tricks, scale mountains and go deep-sea-diving. The creature may look prehistoric, but it’s actually extremely versatile and can transform into a hide-osaur, an enter-if-you-dare-osaur or even a wipe-your-tears-away-osaur. Full of fun, adventure and even a spot of time-travel, this delightful picture book demonstrates the importance of open-mindedness and celebrates the joy of friendship, in whatever form it takes.

With lots of repetition, the singsong, rhyming narrative is wonderful to read aloud and propels the tale along at pace. Children will adore the lively, inventive language and may even be inspired to create some of their own dinosaur-related words. The layout of the text, with sentences continuing overleaf, prompts children to turn the page to find out what happens next. This adds to the sense of anticipation and helps them to develop their skills of prediction. The vibrant illustrations contain plenty of humorous details, which readers will love to explore. This edition features a link to a free ‘Stories Aloud’ audiobook, making the tale even more accessible and encouraging children to develop independent reading habits.