The Speedysaurus - by Rachel Bright (Paperback)

About the Book

"First published in Great Britain in 2023 by Hodder & Stoughton."

Book Synopsis

An uplifting tale about perseverance and resilience, by Rachel Bright and Chris Chatterton, creators of the bestselling The Worrysaurus and The Hugasaurus!

Speedysaurus gets her very first bicycle! She is excited to start speeding along and dreams of entering a bicycling competition and winning all the medals! But she keeps WIBBLING and WOBBLING until she FALLS. This little dinosaur is just about ready to give up, but Grannysaurus reminds her that a shaky start doesn't have to mean a wobbly finish. Can Speedysaurus find a new way of looking at things and turn her day around?

An empowering story with a reassuring reminder that it is not always a smooth and speedy start when trying something new. From the author of the bestselling The Lion Inside and Love Monster, and talented illustrator, Chris Chatterton.

Review Quotes

Praise for The Speedysaurus:

"Bright's rhyming text is upbeat while also acknowledging the obstacles... that accompany attempting new skills. Chatterton's tender illustrations use a calming palette that is colorful and soothing... With lessons of encouragement and persistence, this tale is a warm and -welcome addition to social-emotional health collections." -- School Library Journal

"Gently bolstering... A sweet reminder that practice combined with loving family support can help overcome life's speed bumps." -- Kirkus Reviews

Praise for The Hugasaurus:

"[This] story has a first-day-of-school feeling...Gently models kindness and respect--positive behavior that can be applied daily." -- Kirkus

Praise for The Worrysaurus:

"This sweet title will help little human worrysauruses feel as though they are not alone, and it also offers coping tools for when fear and doubt start to take over... A welcome addition to the emotional-literacy shelf." -- Kirkus Reviews

About the Author

Rachel Bright is the author of Side by Side and the Love Monster series. She is also the creator of a bestselling card and gift line, the brightside. She lives on a farm by the sea in England with her family and all manner of animals.
Chris Chatterton is an illustrator and animator from County Durham, England, in the UK. He has a background in graphic design and corporate/commercial animation. His passion for illustration has led him to pursue a career as an artist.