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Rex: Dinosaur in Disguise
Series: Rex, Dinosaur in Disguise
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A comedy of errors starring the instantly-loveable Rex – the first book in a fantastically funny series for 7+ readers, from Lollies Prize winning author-illustrator Elys Dolan.
Rex: Dinosaur in Disguise introduces Rex, king of the dinosaurs. Carnivores want to be him, and herbivores want to be eaten by him... That is, until a pesky Ice Age comes along and he winds up frozen solid in a glacier. When he wakes up, 65 million years later, human beings rule the roost – and if they get their hands on Rex, he'll wind up in a zoo. (Or, worse: a MUSEUM.)
Lucky for him, Rex isn't the only undercover creature in town. He's whisked out of danger by the one and only Bigfoot, who has been surviving among the humans undetected for years. Bigfoot and his friends show Rex how to get by in the humans' world, and soon there's only one thing left for him to do: GET A JOB.
But that's easier said than done... with a meddling nine-year-old neighbour to deal with, and the constant risk of discovery, life couldn't be harder for a dinosaur in disguise.
Series: Rex, Dinosaur in Disguise
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Rex Dinosaur in Disguise: Museum Mystery
Rex investigates funny goings-on in the city museum in his latest adventure. The third book in the side-splitting series for 7+ readers, from a Lollies Prize winning author-illustrator. Rex Dinosaur in Disguise: Museum Mystery sees Rex eagerly anticipating his first trip to the city museum. But, hold on, are those ... bones? Dinosaur bones?! It turns out that museums can...Paperback$1700Elsewhere:$1799Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips today -
Rex: Dinosaur in Disguise
A comedy of errors starring the instantly-loveable Rex – the first book in a fantastically funny series for 7+ readers, from Lollies Prize winning author-illustrator Elys Dolan. Rex: Dinosaur in Disguise introduces Rex, king of the dinosaurs. Carnivores want to be him, and herbivores want to be eaten by him... That is, until a pesky Ice Age comes along and...Paperback$1799Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips today -
Rex Dinosaur in Disguise: Undercover Alien
Rex goes on an intergalactic guinea pig rescue mission in his next adventure in the hilarious series for 7+ readers, from Lollies Prize winning author-illustrator Elys Dolan. Life is going well for Rex until the school's guinea pigs suddenly vanish from the pet show. As a dinosaur-turned-PE teacher, Rex immediately gets the blame. Determined to prove he hasn't eaten any...Paperback$1799Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips today -
Rex Dinosaur in Disguise: Jurassic Baby
Rex has to hide a suspicious new dinosaur from creature-hating baddies in his fourth adventure. The final book in the laugh out loud series from a Lollies Prize winning author-illustrator, perfect for fans of Bunny vs Monkey and Dogman.Rex has a great gang of friends, from nine-year-old investigator Sandra, his best human pal; to Bigfoot, a jazz-loving yeti in disguise....Paperback$1600Elsewhere:$1799Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips today
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Rex: Dinosaur in Disguise is praised for its humorous and engaging story about a dinosaur navigating modern times. The book features delightful illustrations, appealing to a broad range of readers and smoothly bridging the gap between picture books and novels. It carries themes of tolerance, acceptance, friendship, and the importance of independent thinking, all wrapped in witty writing and absurdly funny situations.
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9781406397703
Publisher: Walker Books Ltd
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 02 June 2022
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Walker Books Ltd
Contributors:
- Illustrated by Elys Dolan
Audience: Children
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 20.0mm
Width: 130.0mm
Height: 198.0mm
Weight: 380g
Pages: 240
About the Author
Elys Dolan makes picture-books about everything from seagull detectives to capitalist bunny rabbits and weasels plotting world domination. She was shortlisted for the Waterstones Children's Book Prize for Weasels and the Branford Boase for Knighthood for Beginners, and won the inaugural STEAM Children's Book Prize for How the Borks Became and the prestigious Lollies Prize for Mr Bunny's Chocolate Factory. She is also a lecturer on the MA in Children’s Book Illustration at the Cambridge School of Art.
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Rex Dinosaur in Disguise: Museum Mystery
Rex investigates funny goings-on in the city museum in his latest adventure. The third book in the side-splitting series for 7+ readers, from a Lollies Prize winning author-illustrator. Rex Dinosaur in Disguise: Museum Mystery sees Rex eagerly anticipating his first trip to the city museum. But, hold on, are those ... bones? Dinosaur bones?! It turns out that museums can...Paperback$1700Elsewhere:$1799Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips today -
How to Make a Picture Book
Make your own picture book with this hilarious, activity-filled guide from award-winning author Elys Dolan. Ever wanted to make your own picture book? Award-winning author Elys Dolan shows you how—with the help of her very enthusiastic assistant, Bert. From finding a brilliant idea to using colour and space to tell your story, this entertaining guide is packed with activities, tips,...Paperback$1999Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeks -
How to Make a Picture Book
Make your own picture book with this hilarious, activity-filled guide from award-winning author Elys Dolan. Ever wanted to make your own picture book? Award-winning author Elys Dolan shows you how, with the help of her very enthusiastic assistant, Bert. From finding a brilliant idea to using colour and space to tell your story, this entertaining guide is packed with activities,...Hardback$2799Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeks -
Rex Dinosaur in Disguise: Undercover Alien
Rex goes on an intergalactic guinea pig rescue mission in his next adventure in the hilarious series for 7+ readers, from Lollies Prize winning author-illustrator Elys Dolan. Life is going well for Rex until the school's guinea pigs suddenly vanish from the pet show. As a dinosaur-turned-PE teacher, Rex immediately gets the blame. Determined to prove he hasn't eaten any...Paperback$1799Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips today -
Rex Dinosaur in Disguise: Jurassic Baby
Rex has to hide a suspicious new dinosaur from creature-hating baddies in his fourth adventure. The final book in the laugh out loud series from a Lollies Prize winning author-illustrator, perfect for fans of Bunny vs Monkey and Dogman.Rex has a great gang of friends, from nine-year-old investigator Sandra, his best human pal; to Bigfoot, a jazz-loving yeti in disguise....Paperback$1600Elsewhere:$1799Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips today
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