Dino Dad

Name: Dino Dad
Brand: Penguin Random House Distribution
SKU: 9780241642924
Price: 19.0 NZD
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By Andy Day

Series: Dino Dad

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A fantastic new magical dino-tastic adventure series from CBeebies superstar Andy Day, and illustration powerhouse Steven Lenton! What if your dad was a dinosaur? Hi, I'm Ruby! And I've got a big secret... everyone thinks my dad is an amazing dinosaur expert at our local museum.... Read More

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A fantastic new magical dino-tastic adventure series from CBeebies superstar Andy Day, and illustration powerhouse Steven Lenton!

What if your dad was a dinosaur?

Hi, I'm Ruby! And I've got a big secret... everyone thinks my dad is an amazing dinosaur expert at our local museum. And he totally is! But he's also... a POOPA! And so am I!

What's a POOPA? Well, it means he's a Protector Of Our Prehistoric Allies. When me and Dad touch his special, magic ammonite shell, we travel to an incredible island, full of dinosaurs. And when we go there, we turn into dinosaurs too! We have so many amazing adventures... and I can't wait for you to join us!

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A fantastic new magical dino-tastic adventure series from CBeebies superstar Andy Day, and illustration powerhouse Steven Lenton! What if your dad was a dinosaur? Hi, I'm Ruby! And I've got a big secret... everyone thinks my dad is an amazing dinosaur expert at our local museum. And he totally is! But he's also... a POOPA! And so am I! What's...

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780241642924

Publisher: Penguin Random House Children's UK

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 09 May 2024

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Puffin

Illustration: Full, throughout

Contributors:

Illustrated by Steven Lenton

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 10.0mm

Width: 130.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 123g

Pages: 144

Collections

Andy Day Children's Books Children's Fiction Children’s, Teenage and Educational Penguin Books Series: Dino Dad Young Adult

About the Author

Andy Day (Author) Andy is the star of multiple children's television programmes, most notably his Andy's Adventures, which span from dinosaurs, safari and 'aquatic'. He is also the star of Andy and the Band which features Andy's real-life pop band, Andy and the Odd Socks. Steven Lenton (Illustrator) Steven Lenton is a multi-award winning illustrator. He has illustrated many children's books including Head Kid by David Baddiel, The Hundred And One Dalmatians adapted by Peter Bently, The Shifty McGifty and Slippery Sam series by Tracey Corderoy, and Frank Cottrell-Boyce's fiction titles.

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