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I'm Sure I Saw a Dinosaur

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In I'm Sure I Saw a Dinosaur by Jeanne Willis, a young child is adamant about having seen a dinosaur in the present day, despite adult scepticism. The story follows the child's imaginative adventure, blending whimsical illustrations and playful verse, as they describe their supposed prehistoric discovery to an incredulous audience. Filled with charm and curiosity, it's a delightful read for young dinosaur enthusiasts.
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Format: Paperback / softback
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You might enjoy this book if you love playful rhymes and whimsical illustrations that spark a child's imagination. It's perfect for young readers fascinated by the idea of mysterious creatures and the excitement of discovering something magical in their everyday world.

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I'm Sure I Saw a Dinosaur

One foggy, groggy morning y the salty, splashy sea 'm sure I saw a dinosaur nd I'm sure that he saw me. But there s more to this story than meets the eye. Can there really be a dinosaur at Sandy Bottom End? Or is someone up to something

An irresistible seaside romp from the prize-winning team behind the bestselling Who's in the Loo?

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"One foggy, groggy morning
By the salty, splashy sea
I'm sure I saw a dinosaur
And I'm sure that he saw me."

But there's more to this story than meets the eye. Can there really be a dinosaur at Sandy Bottom End? Or is someone up to something...

Discover the mystery and adventure in I'm Sure I Saw a Dinosaur by Jeanne Willis, where unexpected encounters and curious happenings await.

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I'm Sure I Saw a Dinosaur by Jeanne Willis is praised for being an engaging and lively story, perfect for reading aloud. The rhyming tale captivates with its delightful illustrations, featuring bright, enticing colours and expressive faces. Reviewers emphasize the book's fun and energetic narrative, with scenes capturing both a vivid English setting and the humour in a whimsical crowd.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781849390309

Publisher: Andersen Press Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 06 October 2011

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Andersen Press Ltd

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Adrian Reynolds

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 4.0mm

Width: 231.0mm

Height: 271.0mm

Weight: 190g

Pages: 32

About the Author

Jeanne Willis (Author) Jeanne Willis was born in St Albans and trained as an advertising copywriter at Watford College. She worked for various agencies creating press adverts and TV, cinema and radio commercials. She is now a full-time writer. Her hobbies include gardening, reading (non-fiction), natural history and collecting caterpillars. Jeanne has also worked on scripts for TV, including Polly Pocket and The Slow Norris, and a pilot TV series for Dr Xargle. She lives in North London with her husband and two children. Adrian Reynolds (Illustrator) Adrian Reynolds was born in South Wales, and after studying at Swansea College of Art and later at Cambridgeshire College of Art and Technology, Adrian worked at Heffers Children's Book Shop before beginning to write and illustrate his own picture books. Adrian's very first books were published in 1997 and since then he has published more than forty titles, including the hugely popular Harry And The Bucketful Of Dinosaurs series, written by Ian Whybrow. He has won the Red House Picture Book Award and the Sheffield Children's Book Award.

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