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Harry and the Dinosaurs: First Sleepover

by Ian Whybrow, illustrated by Adrian Reynolds

Interest age: 3+
Reading age: 5+

Published by Puffin, 2011

  • Picture books

About this book

Mum and Nan are concerned about how Harry and his dinosaurs will handle a sleepover at Jack’s house – but their worries are unfounded.

Jack’s Dad shows them the bats in the attic, and Triceratops and Pterodactyl make friends with a robot and a Morris Minor. Even when bedtime comes, and Jack is anxious about tapping on the window (is it the bats?) he’s reassured by Jack’s Dad. ‘I like sleepovers,’ Harry whispered, ‘I’m going to do lots of them.’

The combination of dinosaurs and everyday life with its uncertainties and tiny fears are why these books work and this one is no exception. Harry – and his friendly, reassuring yet mildly adventurous dinosaurs – triumphs once again!

About the author

Having spent much of his life teaching English and Drama, Ian started writing full time in 1989. He has written over a hundred books for children, including the best-selling Harry and The Bucketful of Dinosaurs series which won the Children's Book Award in 2000, and his stories have been translated into 25 languages. His books are known for their humour and child-friendliness and range from picture books to novels, short stories and poetry. 

Ian lives with his wife in Middlesex and has two children and four grandchildren. Apart from his family, his passions in no particular order are: The Herefordshire Marshes — where he retreats to write in an idyllic Victorian villa; digging; running; walking with friends; swimming; cycling (especially in France); the poet Stevie Smith; the theatre; books, films and hedgehogs.

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