You Look Yummy! - (Tyrannosaurus) by Tatsuya Miyanishi

Book Synopsis

This sweet tale about the love between father and son is the first in a tremendously popular Tyrannosaurus series in 12 titles to date, with combined sales in excess of 3 million copies in Japan, China, Korea, Taiwan and France.

A long, long time ago, a baby Ankylosaurus is born on a volcano erupting ground. As the little Ankylosaurus begins wandering around, a big Tyrannosaurus comes along. He is about to pounce when the baby cries out, "Daddy!" and grabs onto his leg. The baby thinks the Tyrannosaurus is his father, so as not to disappoint the little one, he takes on the task of raising a baby Ankylosaur. The two develop ever stronger bonds of love, but soon comes the day when they must part. Highlighting the importance of family, this sweet picture book celebrates the love between father and son.

About the Author

Born in 1956, Tatsuya Miyanishi is one of the most popular children's book creators in Japan. His Tyrannosaurus series has sold more than three million copies and has been translated into many languages. Miyanishi has won the Kodansha Cultural Award for Picture Books, as well as the Kenbuchi Picture Book Grand Prize.