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Why Can't I Be a Dinosaur?

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In Why Can't I Be a Dinosaur? by Kylie Westaway, Nellie is determined to be a dinosaur for her aunt's wedding, despite everyone's insistence that she wear a flower girl dress. Filled with creativity and determination, Nellie's adventure highlights the power of individuality and imagination in a relatable and humorous tale for children.
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You might enjoy this delightful children's book if you adore stories of imagination and whimsy. It follows a young character determined to follow their dreams, sparking inspiration and laughter in both young readers and the young at heart. Perfect for those who love playful adventures with a touch of humour.

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Why Can't I Be a Dinosaur?

Today is Aunt Daisy's wedding and Nellie knows exactly what she wants to wear -- and it's not her flower-girl dress. An hilarious read-aloud story by the creative team behind the CBCA Notable Book, Whale in the Bath.

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"Today. Is. Dinosaur. Day!" I roared.
"Today is Aunt Daisy's wedding," said Mum. "And Nellie, you're the flower girl, remember?"
"But I can't be a flower girl today," I said. "I'm a dinosaur."

Mum, Dad and baby Riley are all busy getting ready for Aunt Daisy's wedding and no one has time to listen to Nellie. But Nellie can't wear her flower girl dress today. Today, she's a dinosaur.

Luckily Nellie might just have a brilliant idea ...

Why Can't I be a Dinosaur? is a warm family story about determination and ingenuity - and a wedding with a difference.

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Why Can't I Be a Dinosaur? is praised for its humorous take on a family wedding, making it engaging for both children and adults. Readers appreciate it as a book that is fun to read aloud, offering interactive opportunities like roaring and stomping, which enhance the enjoyment of the story. The vibrant cover and entertaining content make it an excellent choice for classroom discussions or shared reading sessions.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781760294724

Publisher: A&U Children's

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 23 August 2017

Country: Australia

Imprint: A&U Children

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Tom Jellett
  • Illustrated by Tom Jellett

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Width: 286.0mm

Height: 228.0mm

Weight: 398g

Pages: 32

About the Author

Kylie Westaway has spent most of her life travelling and living in different countries. Her background is in theatre, where she worked on the Australian production of The Lion King and for the Bell Shakespeare Company. Kylie spent a year teaching 2-6 year olds in South Korea and started working in publishing when she returned to Australia. Her first picture book,Whale in the Bath, was published in the US, Germany and South Korea, and was a 2015 CBCA Notable Book.

Tom Jellett has illustrated a number of books for children including Australia at The Beach by Max Fatchen, The Littlest Pirate series by Sherryl Clark, The Gobbledygook is Eating A Book by Justine Clarke and Arthur Baysting, My Dad Thinks He's Funny by Katrina Germein and the follow up My Dad Still Thinks He's Funny. Tom has also been an editorial illustrator for News Limited and been included in the Editorial and Book category for Illustrators 53, exhibited at the Society of Illustrators, New York in 2011 and 2013. He was also included in Communication Arts Illustration Annual 2012, 3x3 Children's Show No. 9, and was Highly Commended in the 2013 Illustrators Australia Awards.

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