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LoveReading4Kids Says
A masterpiece of storytelling with evocative and stunning illustrations, destined to be read for years to come.
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About The Girl and the Dinosaur
The wishing stars burn bright tonight, the air is thick with dreams, And a deeply sleeping dinosaur is waking up, it seems . . . In a town by the seaside, Marianne is often seen foraging on the beach. But she isn't playing with children her own age.
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The Girl and the Dinosaur Synopsis
The wishing stars burn bright tonight, the air is thick with dreams, And a deeply sleeping dinosaur is waking up, it seems . . . In a town by the seaside, Marianne is often seen foraging on the beach. But she isn't playing with children her own age.
Instead Marianne is alone, and digging for dinosaur bones to build a special sort of companion. Then, one night, she goes to sleep wishing with all her heart that her dinosaur might come to life . . .
About This Edition
| ISBN: |
9781408880548 |
| Publication date: |
3rd September 2020 |
| Author: |
Hollie Hughes |
| Illustrator: |
Sarah Massini |
| Publisher: |
Bloomsbury Childrens Books an imprint of Bloomsbury Publishing PLC |
| Format: |
Paperback |
| Pagination: |
32 pages |
| Suitable For: |
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Press Reviews
Hollie Hughes Press Reviews
Beautifully written, and enhanced by stunning illustrations from Sarah Massini, this is a delightful book - The Sun
Superb watercolour illustrations by Sarah Massini and a lively rhyming narrative all contribute to making this a classic book for keeps - Irish Examiner
It's a lovely tale, beautifully illustrated and captures the magic of children's imagination - Book Activist
Marianne - a modern Mary Anning - Storytime Books - Books of the Month
Older nursey children and reception and year 1 classes will love this book - Nursery World
With evocative and stunning illustrations, this is a special book where the words and pictures take all children on a magical journey far beyond the page - Creative Steps
A seaside adventure with a difference, to delight dreamers and dinosaur enthusiasts especially - Books For Keeps
Books like this remain an important way to challenge typical gender stereotypes. This is a dreamy, wonderful book and one that I highly recommend. - TES
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About Hollie Hughes
Hollie Hughes is the author of many much-loved picture books for young children, including the bestselling, award-winning The Girl and the Dinosaur, illustrated by Sarah Massini. When not scribbling away on picture book texts, she occasionally writes stories, poems and plays for older children and grown-ups too.
Previously a youth worker and higher education lecturer, Hollie is a regular contributor at festivals and events and runs writing workshops for both children and grownups alike, working in schools and prisons all across the UK.
Having three children of her own, she is perfectly tuned in to the reading habits and tastes of young children. Hollie lives in Essex with her family.
Photo credit Benjamin Turner
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