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If I had a dinosaur

By Gabby Dawnay
Series: If I had a…
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If I had a Dinosaur by Gabby Dawnay is a delightful children's book about a little girl who imagines the joys and challenges of having a dinosaur as a pet. Through playful rhymes and charming illustrations, the story explores her whimsical adventures and the practical issues of accommodating such an enormous friend. It's an engaging read that sparks imagination and offers fun insights into friendship and responsibility.
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Format: Board book
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If you enjoy imaginative tales filled with whimsical possibilities and colourful illustrations, this delightful children's book about a child's dream of having a dinosaur as a pet might capture your heart. Its playful story and engaging artwork can spark creativity and make it a fun bedtime read for young ones.

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If I had a dinosaur

A witty and charmingly illustrated bedtime story about a little girl who imagines what it would be like to have a dinosaur of her very own.

Now available as a board book: the award-winning illustrated bedtime story about a little girl who imagines what it would be like to have a dinosaur of her very own

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Now available as a board book: the award-winning illustrated bedtime story about a little girl who imagines what it would be like to have a dinosaur of her very own.

As read by Eddie Redmayne for CBeebies Christmas Day Bedtime Story

WINNER of the 'Best Preschool Book' - Made For Mums Awards 2018

A little girl dreams of having her very own pet. But what kind of animal would make the best companion? A mouse is too small; a cat is too ordinary; and a fish is too... wet! As she plays with her toy dinosaur, inspiration strikes. What about a real, live dinosaur?

She could ride it to school. It would need lots of food to eat, a swimming pool to drink from, and a dino flap so it could come and go. At the end of a day spent busily imagining, the girl trudges up to bed with her little plastic dinosaur. As she falls asleep, the dinosaur from her daydreams stands in the garden with its head poking through the bedroom window, making her dreams come true.

If I had a dinosaur is a whimsical exploration of imagination and childhood wonder.

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With its charming illustrations and rhythmic text, If I Had a Dinosaur is praised for celebrating children's imaginations and love for dinosaurs. It is delightful and engaging for young readers, encouraging them to participate and explore the story actively.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780500652848

Publisher: Thames & Hudson Ltd

Format: Board book

Date Published: 13 January 2022

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Thames & Hudson Ltd

Illustration: 28 Illustrations, color

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Alex Barrow
  • Illustrated by Alex Barrow

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Width: 171.0mm

Height: 185.0mm

Weight: 380g

Pages: 28

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About the Author

Gabby Dawnay is a writer and poet. She is a regular contributor to OKIDO magazine and a script-writer for children's television. Alex Barrow is a London-based illustrator. He is the art director for and a regular contributor to OKIDO magazine.

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