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Book SynopsisAll fans of Julia Donaldson''s should read the enchanting tale of The Dinosaur''s Diary.
Surviving and finding a safe place to lay her eggs is difficult for Hypsilophodon with dinosaurs like Tyrannosaurus Rex around. When she falls into a mysterious pool and finds herself on a modern farm there are still problems. Finally she finds a safe place to hatch her babies, but how can she keep thirteen baby dinosaurs safe and secret? When the farmer catches one - Hector - and plans to take him to the vet, it''s up to Hypsilophodon and her fiesty daughter, Henrietta, to get him back. After a daring rescue, Hypsilophodon takes all her youngsters back through the mysterious pool to her own world.
***A perfect read-aloud book for children age 7+***
***Julia Donaldson is one of today''s most loved children''s book authors***
Julia Donaldson has a fast-growing reputation as a children''s writer. She won the Smarties Prize and the Blue Peter Award for The Gruffalo, illustrated by Axel Scheffler. Since then, Julie and Axel have collaborated on a number of highly successful and award-winning picture books, including The Gruffalo''s Child and Room on the Broom. Julia lives in Glasgow.
''Donaldson''s flair for a good story extends way up the age-scale'' The Times
''canters along, full of fun and energy'' The Scotsman
Visit www.juliadonaldson.co.uk for
