Lily Murray, Richard Merritt

That Dinosaur Has Talent!

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Imprint: Buster Books

Publication date: 02/09/2021

ISBN: 9781780557496

Age: 0-5 years

Subject: Fiction

Categories: Early Years, Fiction, Picture Books

Binding: Paperback

Size: 250 x 245 mm

Extent: 32 pages

Territorial Rights: World (All Languages)

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Summary:

From the best-selling author and illustrator team behind The Dinosaur Department Store, this charming picture book about overcoming fears, discovering your talent and the wonderful power of friendship will appeal to dino-loving children everywhere.

Eliza Jane lives in a town where dinosaurs and humans live happily side-by-side – raptors run restaurants, Troodons are teachers and you can even pay a visit to see a dinosaur dentist. Every dinosaur has a job to do, apart from one shy dino called Parry who always feels like he’s getting in the way. Eliza Jane is determined to help him find his groove but everything poor Parry tries seems to end in disaster. Then, one night, Eliza Jane discovers that Parry has a very special hidden talent and a star is born …

Reviews:

this charming picture book about overcoming fears, discovering your talent and the wonderful power of friendship will also encourage an interest in prehistoric animals

SLOAN! Magazine

Sales points:

  • A heart-warming story about overcoming fears, discovering your talent and the wonderful power of friendship

  • From the creators of The Dinosaur Department Store, which was selected as one of the Mail on Sunday Event Magazine's Top Summer Reads 2019, sold 40,000 copies in the UK and sold in 8 territories worldwide

  • Lily Murray’s witty text is perfect for reading out loud, and Richard Merritt’s gorgeous, colourful illustrations bring the dinosaur world to life

  • Throughout the story, readers will be introduced to a variety of dinosaurs, from the familiar to the not-so-familiar. There's a handy pronunciation guide to all the dinosaurs at the back of the book, so children can learn while they have fun

  • Explores themes of self-confidence and friendship as well as encourages an interest in prehistoric animals

About the Author:

Lily Murray

Lily is based in the UK and grew up in the wilds of snowy nowhere, spending much of her time talking to animals and making up stories. She has continued to do this in her adult life, and now writes both fiction and non-fiction books for children. Her titles include big books about dinosaurs (Dinosaurium), rhyming books about dinosaurs (The Dinosaur Department Store) and stories about escapee hot dogs (Hello, Hot Dog!). Follow Lily on Instagram and Twitter @lilymurraybooks.

About the Author:

Richard Merritt

Born and bred in North London, Richard Merritt has been an illustrator for 15 years after graduating from Central Saint Martin's college of Art and Kingston University. Richard has worked with many book and editorial publishing houses, design groups, advertising agencies and more, on lots of varied projects, from children's books and packaging to magazines and costume illustration for film. He now illustrates children's picture books, including the hugely successful The Dinosaur Department Store.

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