A First Book of Dinosaurs

By Simon Mole

Illustrated by Matt Hunt

Smile and stomp along with this celebration of all things DINOSAUR, with exuberant poems by a National Poetry Day ambassador and joyful artwork.

Some had lines of terrible teeth... Some had claws as long as swords... Some had feathery peacock tails... Meet the DINOSAURS! Welcome to a world where it’s eat or be eaten – depending on how ferocious you are. From T-Rex to Triceratops, Stegosaurus to Velociraptor, meet the most bizarre and awe-inspiring creatures ever to walk the Earth! Author Simon Mole turns fascinating facts into poems full of humour and heart; Matt Hunt’s magnificent illustrations bring these prehistoric beasts thundering off the page. Here are the dinosaurs in all their larger-than-life glory – and here is a book that children will want to read over and over again.

Categories: Non-Fiction

For readers aged: 2+

  • Publication details:
  • Format: Hardback
  • ISBN: 9781406396096
  • Published: 07 Sep 2023
  • Price: £16.99
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  • Size: 288 x 260 mm
  • Pages: 80

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'Even the youngest of children are fascinated by dinosaurs, and this clever, vivid picture book uses funny poems to introduce simple facts about these extinct creatures.' Daily Mail

'With lively performative text in free verse and colourful, expressive graphic illustrations, this is a book for anyone who is keen to enjoy the facts and the drama of dinosaurs without pretending you could have one as a pet.' Sunday Times

'This fun and inventive collection of thirty roar-some, illustrated poems celebrates the weird and wonderful world of dinosaurs… With striking graphic illustrations that bring a real sense of fun and humour to the poems, this is a book which is great for both dipping in and out of in a classroom setting or treasuring and returning to at home.' BookTrust

'A large-format, romping, stomping treasure, beautifully produced and one hopes, likely to turn a fair number of dinosaur-fanatic children into poetry enthusiasts too.' Red Reading Hub

'If you are a dinosaur fan looking for fascinating facts, prehistoric pictures and perfect poems, this is the book for you.' Just Imagine

'Find yourself dazzled by informative, lean verses that introduce us to these prehistoric creatures. Working almost symbiotically with Matt Hunt’s stunning, generous colour illustrations, the book manages to find new territory and fresh insights that makes the dinosaurs live again.' The Letterpress Project

'These are dinosaurs to spark the imagination with vivid colours and a satisfying solidity that mirrors the words on the page. The vocabulary is immediate, visual and instantly engaging… Lively, accessible, instantly eye-catching, this is a book that would brighten any library or classroom.' Books for Keeps

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