Dino Dad: Mystery of the Missing Egg

Name: Dino Dad: Mystery of the Missing Egg
Brand: Penguin Random House NZ
SKU: 9780241643112
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By Andy Day

Series: Dino Dad

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The fourth dino-tastic adventure series from children's TV superstar Andy Day, and illustration powerhouse Steven Lenton! Hello! It's me, Ruby Thumb. Me and my dad have loads of amazing adventures in Dinotropolis - an incredible island, full of dinosaurs who live just like us humans do.... Read More

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The fourth dino-tastic adventure series from children's TV superstar Andy Day, and illustration powerhouse Steven Lenton!

Hello! It's me, Ruby Thumb. Me and my dad have loads of amazing adventures in Dinotropolis - an incredible island, full of dinosaurs who live just like us humans do. And when we go there using our special magic Ammonite shell, we turn into dinosaurs too!

I can't wait to tell you all about our next adventure. It was fantastic - I got to be a real-life dino detective! Me and dad had to solve the mystery of a missing fossilised dinosaur egg... and we discovered something amazing along the way!

Dino Dad: Mystery of the Missing Egg promises an exciting journey full of mystery and wonder, as Ruby and her dad embark on their thrilling quest. Join them in Dinotropolis where friendships and adventure await!

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780241643112

Publisher: Penguin Random House Children's UK

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 19 June 2025

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Puffin

Contributors:

Illustrated by Steven Lenton

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 12.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 197.0mm

Weight: 149g

Pages: 176

Collections

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

About the Author

Andy Day (Author) Andy Day is one of the best-known stars of preschool television. Andy is the star of multiple children's programmes, most notably his Andy's Adventures, which span from dinosaurs, safari, aquatic, and his currently-being-filmed 'global' adventures. He is also the star of 'Andy and the Band' which features Andy's real-life pop band Andy and the Odd Socks, who have played hundreds of live shows, and released two albums. Steven Lenton (Illustrator) Steven Lenton is a multi-award-winning illustrator, originally from Cheshire, now working from his studio in Brighton. He has illustrated many children's books including Virtually Christmas by David Baddiel, The Hundred And One Dalmatians adapted by Peter Bently, The Shifty McGifty and Slippery Sam series by Tracey Corderoy, Frank Cottrell-Boyce's fiction titles and his self-penned series Genie and Teeny.

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