The Girl and the Dinosaur - by Hollie Hughes (Hardcover)

About the Book

Book Synopsis

This rhyming, beautifully illustrated picture book celebrates a girl's special adventure with a dinosaur

The silver foil cover makes this a perfect gift!

Anything is possible and nothing's as it seems . . .

In a town by the seaside, Marianne is often seen digging for buried treasure on the beach. One day, she finds the most wonderful treasure of all--a dinosaur skeleton!

That night, Marianne makes a wish upon a star that her dinosaur will come to life. She wishes it with all her heart--and it comes true. Together, Marianne's adventures with her new friend are limited only by their imagination.

This enchanting picture book will take you on a magical journey far beyond the page.

Perfect for fans of:
- dinosaurs and adventure
- imaginary worlds and fantastical creatures
- easy rhyming read-aloud for story-times
- special books for birthday and holiday gifts

Review Quotes

"A beautiful reverie complete with fairies, unicorns, dinosaurs, and possibilities." --Foreword Reviews, starred review

"Lively and atmospheric." --Kirkus Reviews

"Sweet rhymes make for a tranquil bedtime book, and the alluring watercolor-and- pencil illustrations create a warm world." --Booklist

"The balance of adventure and whimsy expressed in text and watercolor collages creates a pleasing bedtime tale." --School Library Journal

"The verse has a gentle, lulling cadence, and Marianne's journeys are dreamily bedtime-suitable." --BCCB

"Massini's digital mixed-media and collage artwork brings the bears and their surroundings to life . . . The artwork will draw in young readers." --School Library Journal on KISS IT BETTER

"Sweet message." --Kirkus Reviews on KISS IT BETTER

About the Author

Hollie Hughes finds much of her work taking place in schools--both as a visiting author, and as a literacy consultant. Previously a youth worker and higher education lecturer, she also runs writing workshops for children and adults. She lives in the United Kingdom with her family.
www.holliehughes.com
@holliejhughes (Twitter)

Sarah Massini studied graphic design and worked in corporate design and children's book design before settling down to pursue her life-long dream of illustrating books. She is also the illustrator of Kiss It Better by Smriti Prasadam-Halls. She lives in Sussex with her husband Peter, her son Mathew, and her mad terrier Tess.
@sarah_massini (Instagram)
@sarahmassini (Twitter)