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Rory the Dinosaur: Me and My Dad
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Liz Climoβs charming illustrations and heartfelt storytelling beautifully capture this timeless tale of a child's quest for independence and a father's devoted love.
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See moreA picture book about a young dinosaur who wants to go on an adventure all by himself, even though his father is alwasy close by. Based on characters from Liz's Climo's popular Tumble, 'Hi, I'm Liz'
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Description
Meet Rory, the dinosaur. He loves spending time with his dad, but today he wants to go on his own adventure and explore his island home. He can't wait to tell his dad all about the things he can do all by himself, from crossing rivers to finding shelter from the rain. Little does Rory know, his father is never far behind. There's nothing Rory's dad won't do for his intrepid sonβhe'll even let him think he's made the journey all by himself.
Comic artist Liz Climo celebrates the bond between father and child with her adorable, deceptively simple illustrations and her timeless story of a child's quest for independence.
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9780316263917
Publisher: Little, Brown & Company
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 28 May 2015
Country: United States
Imprint: Little, Brown Young Readers
Illustration: Illustrated throughout
Audience: Children
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 5.0mm
Width: 213.0mm
Height: 234.0mm
Weight: 162g
Pages: 48
About the Author
Liz Climo grew up in the San Francisco Bay Area and moved to Los Angeles after college to work as a character artist on The Simpsons. She started a comic blog, LizClimo.tumblr.com, where Rory and his dad first appeared in 2012. Liz currently lives in Los Angeles with her husband, Colin, and their daughter, Marlow.
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