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By My Side

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When a little girl and her mum discover some dinosaur footprints on the beach - one set small, one set large - they wonder who they could have belonged to... "Come, Little Dino, the world is so wide. The safe place for you, is here by... Read More
Format: Hardback
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By My Side

A beautifully illustrated, rhyming celebration of the unbreakable parent-child bond, about a brave little dinosaur, making his way back to Mama.

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When a little girl and her mum discover some dinosaur footprints on the beach - one set small, one set large - they wonder who they could have belonged to... "Come, Little Dino, the world is so wide. The safe place for you, is here by my side..." Little Dino loves exploring the wide world with Mama, but when they get separated by a storm, can he be brave and find the way back to her side? Perhaps the kindness of others, and some clues in the sand, will help to lead Little Dino home... A reassuring and beautifully illustrated celebration of the unbreakable parent-child bond. Written by Hollie Hughes, author of The Girl and the Dinosaur, with artwork from award-winning illustrator Ben Mantle. Inspired by real dinosaur footprints on the Isle of Skye in Scotland!

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781408367247

Publisher: Hachette Children's Group

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 14 August 2025

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Orchard Books

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Ben Mantle
  • Illustrated by Ben Mantle

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Width: 243.0mm

Height: 301.0mm

Weight: 41g

Pages: 32

About the Author

Hollie Hughes (Author)

Hollie Hughes is best known as the author of many much-loved picture books for young children, including the bestselling, award-winning The Girl and the Dinosaur, illustrated by Sarah Massini. When not scribbling away on picture book texts, she occasionally writes stories, poems and plays for older children and grown-ups too.

Previously a youth worker and higher education lecturer, much of her work now takes place in schools - both as a visiting author, and as a literacy consultant. She also runs writing workshops for children and adults, and regularly takes part in literary festivals and events.

Ben Mantle (Illustrator)

Ben Mantle is the illustrator of Shane Hegarty's Boot, shortlisted for the Sainsbury's Children's Book Award. His picture book The Best Birthday Present Ever won the Dundee Picture Book Award and he has illustrated a number of iconic fiction covers such as Piers Torday's The Lost Magician and Jenny McLachlan's The Land of Roar. Ben studied Animation at the Surrey Institute of Art & Design before working as an animator. Since 2008, Ben has been working as a children's book illustrator and also produces screen prints and digital artwork to exhibit. Ben lives in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire.

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