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The Dinosaur and the Bird
A Tale of Prehistoric Friendship
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A lonely dinosaur had one wish: to care for another. When she saves an injured bird, a friendship begins. Together, they feast, play, and roam a vast and vibrant land. But when the bright flash of a meteor lights up the sky, the world around them...
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A poignant, powerful picture book about an old triceratops who befriends a prehistoric bird during the last days of the dinosaurs, perfect for fans of The Land Before Time and Big Cat, Little Cat.
A poignant, powerful picture book about an old triceratops who befriends a prehistoric bird during the last days of the dinosaurs, perfect for fans of The Land Before Time and Big Cat, Little Cat.
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Description
A lonely dinosaur had one wish: to care for another.
When she saves an injured bird, a friendship begins. Together, they feast, play, and roam a vast and vibrant land.
But when the bright flash of a meteor lights up the sky, the world around them begins to change.
So the dinosaur and the bird make a new wish: for life to continue. Because hope holds on with a friend by your side.
From award-winning author Richard Ho, and rising star illustrator Jamie Green, comes a gorgeous and heartrending picture book about friendship, loss, and the beauty of an everlasting bond in The Dinosaur and the Bird.
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9781250834188
Publisher: St Martin's Press
Format: Hardback
Date Published: 19 May 2026
Country: United States
Imprint: St Martin's Press
Illustration: full color illustrations throughout
Contributors:
- Illustrated by Jamie Green
Audience: Children
DIMENSIONS
Width: 229.0mm
Height: 229.0mm
Weight: 0g
Pages: 48
About the Author
Richard Ho had dinosaur sheets as a kid, and he isn't afraid to admit it. He is the author of acclaimed picture books The Lost Package, Two New Years, Red Rover, and more. He lives in New Jersey with his family, and his favorite dinosaur is stegosaurus (though triceratops is a close second). richardhobooks.com Jamie Green is an illustrator based in Cleveland, Ohio. She graduated from Ringling College of Art and Design in 2020, had her dinosaur-themed birthday party in 2001, and dressed as a T. rex for Halloween in 2002. She is the illustrator of A Line Can Go Anywhere, Brothers In Arms, and Mushroom Rain. jamiegreenillustration.com
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