The Girl and the Dinosaur

This evocative, beautifully illustrated picture book celebrates one girl's limitless imagination, perfect for fans of the Fan Brothers.

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.

Author: Hollie Hughes
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Published: 01/14/2020
Pages: 32
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 1.06lbs
Size: 12.10h x 9.60w x 0.40d
ISBN: 9781547603220
Audience: Ages 4-8

Review Citation(s):
Kirkus Reviews 10/01/2019
Booklist 11/01/2019 pg. 55
School Library Journal 12/01/2019 pg. 69
Bulletin of Ctr for Child Bks 01/01/2020
Foreword 12/26/2019

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)