Dinosaurs Don't Exist

Name: Dinosaurs Don't Exist
Brand: Simon & Schuster NZ
SKU: 9798986640686
Price: 39.99 NZD
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(Interactive Books for Kids)

By Mark Janssen

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Summary

Two brothers embark on a thrilling pretend expedition to find dinosaurs, unfolding a book where familiar landscapes transform into exciting dinosaur-filled scenes. As each page unfolds, the bold and sparkling illustrations reveal hidden prehistoric creatures among rocks, trees, and hills, inviting readers to look closer and enjoy visual surprises.
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Format: Hardback

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Two brothers embark on a dinosaur hunt in this exciting fold-out book where nothing is quite what it seems.

Description

Dinosaurs Don't Exist is a thrilling fold-out book that takes readers on an adventure with two brothers as they embark on a dinosaur hunt where nothing is quite what it seems.

Warning! Unfold this book for scary dinosaur surprises!

The adventurous brothers set off on a pretend expedition to find dinosaurs. Of course, everyone knows dinosaurs don’t exist, so there’s no need to be scared—or is there? To their surprise, upon closer inspection, what first appear as simple rocks and mountains are actually landscapes full of dinosaurs!

In his signature bold, sparkling style, renowned author and illustrator Mark Janssen plays visual tricks with scale. Proceed with caution and look closer... that tree or hill might be a dinosaur, too.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9798986640686

Publisher: TRA Publishing

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 31 October 2023

Country: United States

Imprint: TRA Publishing

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 10.0mm

Width: 244.0mm

Height: 325.0mm

Weight: 567g

Pages: 36

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Activity Books and Kits Children's Books Children's Fiction Children's Picture Books Children’s, Teenage and Educational Drawing, Colouring and Painting Books for Kids Mark Janssen

About the Author

Mark Janssen is an award-winning author and illustrator based in the Netherlands. He has worked on over 500 books, including I Want a Lion!, How Weird!, and Dinosaurs Don’t Exist. His illustrations have been praised for their glowing use of color and ability to create worlds that are magical, whirling, and exciting.

He is the recipient of multiple international awards, including the Mooiste Boekomslag, White Raven, Prentenboek KBW, Purple Island Award Nami, Andersen Award, and Vlag en Wimpel.

www.‎markjanssen.nl

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