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The Dinosaur with the Noisy Snore
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Could you sleep with a dino-sized SNORE next door?
Everyone in Dinosaur Valley is ready for bed. But noisy neighbour Rory is keeping them awake with his super-loud snore. Can he learn to be considerate and maybe even put his snore to good use? Find out in this charming cautionary tale that's perfect for bedtime reading.
Now in picture book format for the first time.
The Dinosaur with the Noisy Snore by Russell Punter
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Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9781803702476
Publisher: Usborne Publishing Ltd
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 04 August 2022
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Usborne Publishing Ltd
Contributors:
- Illustrated by Andy Elkerton
- Illustrated by Andy Elkerton
Audience: Children
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 4.0mm
Width: 251.0mm
Height: 252.0mm
Weight: 150g
Pages: 24
About the Author
Russell Punter was born in Bedfordshire, England. As a boy he enjoyed writing and illustrating his own stories. He later trained as a graphic designer before entering publishing. Since then, he has written over ninety books for children, including original fiction and adaptations of classic novels
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