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You Can't Be a Pterodactyl!

By James Breakwell
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You Can't Be a Pterodactyl! by James Breakwell is a delightful children's book where a young boy dreams of becoming a pterodactyl. Despite being told it's impossible, his vivid imagination and determination take him on whimsical adventures. This story encourages embracing dreams and believing in oneself, perfect for sparking creativity in young minds.
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You might enjoy this delightful children's book if you love imaginative stories full of humour and whimsy. It's perfect for young readers with big dreams and an adventurous spirit, encouraging them to embrace their unique talents and creativity. With engaging illustrations and a playful narrative, it's a fun read for both kids and parents who enjoy sharing magical tales together.

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Popular comedy writer James Breakwell brings us the story of a determined boy with big dreams who remains undeterred by all the naysayers!

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Popular comedy writer James Breakwell brings us the story of a determined boy with big dreams who remains undeterred by all the naysayers! Popular comedy writer James Breakwell brings us the story of a determined boy with big dreams who remains undeterred by all the naysayers! Tommy knows exactly what he wants to be when he grows up. But when he announces that he plans to be a pterodactyl, it turns out he's surrounded by skeptics (because what would he eat? Where would he live? How would he make money?). What's a kid with a big dream to do? Well first of all, he's not about to give up. (And he has a lot of good answers!) And fortunately, Tommy also has a wonderfully open-minded dad who helps him find a way to fulfill his goal. Kids will be cheering for Tommy on his road to pterodactyldom in this funny, engaging story, all the way to its clever resolution.

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You Can't Be a Pterodactyl! by James Breakwell is praised for its gentle humour and warm tone, accompanied by engaging digital illustrations. Reviews highlight the book's empowering message about pursuing seemingly unattainable goals, supported by a caring parental figure and a protagonist with a dreamy nature. The illustrations are described as lively and humorous, enhancing the story's appeal to dinosaur fans dreaming big.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780593110652

Publisher: Nancy Paulsen Books

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 25 July 2023

Country: United States

Imprint: Nancy Paulsen Books

Illustration: FULL-COLOR ILLUSTRATIONS

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Sophie Corrigan

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 9.0mm

Width: 214.0mm

Height: 275.0mm

Weight: 363g

Pages: 32

Collections

Children's Books Children's Picture Books Children’s, Teenage and Educational James Breakwell Penguin Books

About the Author

James Breakwell (explodingunicorn.com) is a professional comedy writer and amateur father of four girls. His family humor Twitter account, @XplodingUnicorn, has been featured on media outlets around the world. His previous books include the middle grade novel The Chosen Twelve, the children's guided journal Prance Like No One's Watching, and three humorous parenting guides- How to Save Your Child from Ostrich Attacks, Accidental Time Travel, and Anything Else that Might Happen on an Average Tuesday; Only Dead on the Inside- A Parent's Guide to Surviving the Zombie Apocalypse; and Bare Minimum Parenting- The Ultimate Guide to Not Quite Ruining Your Child. He writes a parenting column for the IndyStar, and lives in Indiana. Sophie Corrigan's (sophiecorrigan.com) previous picture books include Animal BFFs, The (Not) BAD Animals, the Pugtato series, I Love You Like No Otter, Thank Goodness We Both Have Our Soft Sides, Animal Anatomy, Lulu Is a Rhinocerous (by Jason Flom and Allison Flom), and Jingle Smells, Santa Jaws, and Mince Spies (all by Mark Sperring). She spends her spare time going to shows, watching nature programs, eating vegan food, hanging out with her pet cockatiels, and occasionally making cute things from wool and clay. She lives in Lancashire in the United Kingdom.

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