The Dinosaur Next Door - by David Litchfield (Hardcover)

About the Book

Liz is sure that her next-door neighbor has a secret. He's got a very long neck, clumpy feet, and a strange taste for green leaves . . . he's a dinosaur! Unfortunately, she's not the only one who's noticed. When Mr. Wilson is taken away by scientists, Liz realizes that everyone is free to live the life they wish, and she must help save her friend.

Book Synopsis

A beautiful and heartwarming dinosaur story from the author of The Bear and the Piano and The Boy and the Giant

Liz is sure that her next-door neighbor has a secret. He's got a very long neck, clumpy feet, and a strange taste for green leaves . . . he's a dinosaur! Unfortunately, she's not the only one who's noticed. When Mr. Wilson is taken away by scientists, Liz realizes that everyone is free to live the life they wish, and she must help save her friend. A beautiful story about acceptance and letting people live the life they want from the prize-winning and bestselling author of The Bear and the Piano, The Boy and the Giant, and Kid Christmas.

Review Quotes

"Litchfield builds an inviting new place for young readers with this tale . . . A fun fantasy about finding one's own place as well as respecting that in others."--School Library Journal

About the Author

David Litchfield is an illustrator from Bedfordshire, UK. He is the creator of the award-winning, bestselling The Bear and the Piano trilogy, as well as numerous other picture books. His first picture book, The Bear and the Piano, won the Waterstones Children's Book Prize (Illustrated Book category) and became a bestseller in the UK and US. It has sold in over 25 languages to date. His other picture books include The Boy and the Giant, Lights on Cotton Rock and Kid Christmas. David lives in Bedford with his family.