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Book Synopsis
A witty and charmingly illustrated bedtime story about a little girl who imagines what it would be like to have a dinosaur of her very own.

Trade Review
'Perfect for pre-school paleontologists! … A joy to share any time of day' - Baby London
'A must-read for dino fans' - Angels & Urchins
'Truly celebrates the power of children’s imagination and their perennial fascination with dinosaurs through cheeky wit and rhyme' - Early Years Childcarer
'Gabby Dawnay’s rhyming text and Alex Barrow’s simple yet evocative illustrations combine beautifully. The book encourages active participation from children' - Book Trust
'Gabby Dawnay's rhyming text scans perfectly, and is pleasingly complemented by Alex Barrow's simple, impactful illustrations … It is a joy to be able to pick up a book about dinosaurs featuring a main character who is female, and yet whose gender is utterly irrelevant to the storyline' - Teach Early Years

If I had a dinosaur

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    A Hardback by Gabby Dawnay, Alex Barrow

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      Publisher: Thames & Hudson Ltd
      Publication Date: Publication Date: 09/02/2017
      ISBN13: 9780500650998, 978-0500650998
      ISBN10: 0500650993
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      Baby, Toddler & Pre-School

      Description

      Book Synopsis
      A witty and charmingly illustrated bedtime story about a little girl who imagines what it would be like to have a dinosaur of her very own.

      Trade Review
      'Perfect for pre-school paleontologists! … A joy to share any time of day' - Baby London
      'A must-read for dino fans' - Angels & Urchins
      'Truly celebrates the power of children’s imagination and their perennial fascination with dinosaurs through cheeky wit and rhyme' - Early Years Childcarer
      'Gabby Dawnay’s rhyming text and Alex Barrow’s simple yet evocative illustrations combine beautifully. The book encourages active participation from children' - Book Trust
      'Gabby Dawnay's rhyming text scans perfectly, and is pleasingly complemented by Alex Barrow's simple, impactful illustrations … It is a joy to be able to pick up a book about dinosaurs featuring a main character who is female, and yet whose gender is utterly irrelevant to the storyline' - Teach Early Years

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