Theo TheSaurus and the Perfect Pet

Name: Theo TheSaurus and the Perfect Pet
Brand: Penguin Random House NZ
SKU: 9780593464328
Price: 38.0 NZD
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By Shelli R. Johannes

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Summary

Theo TheSaurus and the Perfect Pet by Shelli R. Johannes is a delightful children's book that follows Theo, a thesaurus-loving dinosaur, on his quest to find the ideal companion. Theo explores various options as he learns about the qualities that make a pet truly perfect. This charming story combines adventure with vocabulary lessons, ideal for young readers.
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Format: Hardback

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You might enjoy this story if you love imaginative tales about dinosaurs and wildlife. It follows a young, dinosaur-thesaurus on his quest to find the ideal pet, blending fun vocabulary with an adventurous spirit. Perfect for young readers with a passion for dinosaurs, animals, and expanding their word knowledge.

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Theo TheSaurus is back in a brand-new pet-friendly adventure with big words and even bigger fun! This series is Fancy Nancy for dinosaur lovers. Theo TheSaurus is back in a brand-new pet-friendly adventure with big words and even bigger fun! This series is Fancy Nancy for dinosaur lovers. Theo longs for a pet of his very own. So when he finds a baby sabretooth tiger, it feels like the perfect match. But when Theo's big vocabulary makes it difficult to train his new pet, Theo must find a different way to communicate with Fang if he wants to hang onto his furry companion. A sweet and funny book filled with bright art, a lovable dino character, and a full glossary of big words at the end, readers have tons of fun--and learn some new words along the way! It's FANCY NANCY for the dino-loving set!

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Theo TheSaurus and the Perfect Pet has been praised for its playful and vibrant artwork, with candy-coloured animals enlivening the Mesozoic setting. The story, though slightly absurd, teaches valuable lessons about understanding pets, and it's particularly appealing to young dinosaur enthusiasts and aspiring language lovers.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780593464328

Publisher: Penguin USA

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 26 July 2022

Country: United States

Imprint: Viking Books for Young Readers

Illustration: FULL-COLOR ILLUSTRATIONS

Contributors:

Illustrated by Mike Moran

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 8.0mm

Width: 265.0mm

Height: 262.0mm

Weight: 420g

Pages: 32

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Children's Books Children's Fiction Children’s, Teenage and Educational Penguin Books Shelli R. Johannes

About the Author

Shelli R. Johannes (she/her) is the co-author of the Loves Science series. An animal lover, she can often be found volunteering with animal conservation groups or rescuing strays off the side of the highway. Shelli lives in Atlanta with her husband, two kids, and a whole bunch of pets. Visit her online at srjohannes.com. Follow her on Twitter and Instagram @srjohannes. Mike Moran (he/him) is an illustrator and artist whose work has appeared in many mediums from magazines, newspapers, animation, children's books, toy packaging, apps, and trade show convention tents to greeting cards. A huge baseball and Beatles fan, he lives with his wife and two sons in Florham Park, New Jersey. Follow him on Twitter and Instagram @mikemoran_illo.

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