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My First Book of Dinosaurs

Illustrated first book of prehistoric dinosaurs with fun facts and identification guide for young palaeontologists age 4-8
Series: Zoe Ingram's My First Book of...
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My First Book of Dinosaurs is a bright, engaging introduction to prehistoric creatures for young readers. It features modern illustrations of famous dinosaurs like Tyrannosaurus Rex, Velociraptor, Stegosaurus, and Triceratops. Each page offers key facts about the dinosaur's era, size, weight, diet, and origin, accompanied by a pronunciation guide and fun "Did you know?" sections that bring the ancient world to life for budding palaeontologists.
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Format: Hardback
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Ideal for young children and early readers fascinated by dinosaurs and prehistoric life, especially those beginning to explore non-fiction books. Perfect as a gift for budding palaeontologists and dinosaur enthusiasts.

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The perfect gift for any young dinosaur-lover, this beautifully illustrated information book is an ideal introduction to the world of prehistoric animals!

Illustrated in a bright, contemporary style, My First Book of Dinosaurs is a modern guide to some of the most popular and interesting dinosaurs. From the terrifying Tyrannosaurus Rex to the vicious Velociraptor, it covers favourites like Stegosaurus, Triceratops, Iguanodon and Diplodocus along the way.

This information book for young children is packed with information and fun facts—everything you need to know to help you learn about and identify prehistoric reptiles. With key facts about era, size, weight, diet, and origin, there is even a helpful pronunciation guide and a special "Did you know?" section on each dinosaur, which all young palaeontologists will love!

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This richly illustrated book has been praised for its clear, attractive layout and well-balanced presentation of information, making it perfect for its target age group. Reviews highlight it as a favourite for children who love dinosaurs, noting that its bold visuals and easy-to-understand facts make learning about prehistoric animals both fun and accessible.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781529509977

Publisher: Walker Books Ltd

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 04 May 2023

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Walker Books Ltd

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Zoë Ingram

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 22.0mm

Width: 242.0mm

Height: 242.0mm

Weight: 420g

Pages: 48

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About the Author

Zoë Ingram is an artist and illustrator who lives and works in Edinburgh, Scotland. She has illustrated numerous books for children and adults as well as designing, fabric, stationery and wallpaper. She is inspired by the world around her and her two daughters. Zoë's artwork has been described as lush, colourful, elegant, playful, organic and design with a twist! Zoe is in love with colour and often uses hand lettering, layering and textures in her work combining traditional methods with digital finishing.

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