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I thought I saw a... dinosaur!

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In I Thought I Saw a... Dinosaur! by Ruth Symons, little readers embark on an interactive adventure as they join in the fun of spotting a sneaky dinosaur hidden in the pages. This delightful children's book combines charming illustrations with flaps to lift, engaging youngsters in a playful journey of discovery and surprise.
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You might enjoy this delightful childrenโ€™s book if you love interactive tales that engage little ones with charming, lift-the-flap surprises. Itโ€™s perfect for young readers who enjoy colourful illustrations and a sense of adventure and discovery as they search for hidden creatures.

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Hide-and-seek silliness with sturdy sliders!

Hide-and-seek silliness with sturdy sliders!

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This silly but stylish slider book is sure to give little ones a giggle. They'll love joining in with a game of hide-and-seek as they move the sliders to reveal the dinosaur hiding in every scene.

Is it behind the sofa? Or in the shower? Just push the slider to find out!

With beautiful artwork from Google Doodler Lydia Nichols, all the family will enjoy reading and playing with this fresh new novelty series.

I thought I saw a... dinosaur! invites children to engage in a playful adventure, making it the perfect addition to any young reader's collection.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781783706648

Publisher: Templar Books

Format: Board book

Date Published: 21 September 2017

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Templar Books

Illustration: extent does not include cover

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Lydia Nichols

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 19.0mm

Width: 164.0mm

Height: 161.0mm

Weight: 274g

Pages: 10

Collections

Activity Books and Kits Children's Board Books Children's Books Children's Picture Books Childrenโ€™s & Teenage Non-Fiction Childrenโ€™s, Teenage and Educational Drawing, Colouring and Painting Books for Kids Ruth Symons

About the Author

Lydia Nichols is an illustrator and designer. By day she doodles for Google and by night she draws anthropomorphic objects and animals. Most people describe her work as charming and whimsical. They describe her as red-headed. Lydia lives in Philadelphia, USA.

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