Daddy's Footsteps

Name: Daddy's Footsteps
Brand: HarperCollins New Zealand
SKU: 9781839132841
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A dinosaur adventure with Dad!

By Michelle Robinson

Series: A Prehistoric Families Book

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A perfect story to read with Dad, from multi-award-winning author Michelle Robinson. Following in their daddies' gigantic footsteps, will the baby dinosaurs find their own feet? Baby dinosaur wishes he could follow in his dad's giant footsteps, and grow up to be big, brave and strong,... Read More

Format: Paperback / softback

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A perfect story to read with Dad, from multi-award-winning author Michelle Robinson. Following in their daddies' gigantic footsteps, will the baby dinosaurs find their own feet?

Baby dinosaur wishes he could follow in his dad's giant footsteps, and grow up to be big, brave and strong, just like him. But when he and his friends lose sight of their daddies while on an adventure, and the world suddenly feels wild and dangerous, will he remember the advice his daddy gave him, and find his way home?

Four adorable baby dinosaurs find their way in the world with the help of their dads in this uplifting and heart-warming celebration of amazing fathers and the unique bond their children share with them, perfect for fans of Disney's The Good Dinosaur. A fun Father's Day gift to enjoy together, sure to become a bedtime favourite.

Also in the series: Mummy's Promise

'A touching celebration of daddies... a gorgeous book to share with little ones' LoveReading4Kids

Series: A Prehistoric Families Book

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Daddy's Footsteps

A perfect story to read with Dad, from multi-award-winning author Michelle Robinson. Following in their daddies' gigantic footsteps, will the baby dinosaurs find their own feet? Baby dinosaur wishes he could follow in his dad's giant footsteps, and grow up to be big, brave and strong, just like him. But when he and his friends lose sight of their daddies...

By Michelle Robinson

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781839132841

Publisher: Andersen Press Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 01 May 2025

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Andersen Press Ltd

Contributors:

Illustrated by Paddy Donnelly
Illustrated by Paddy Donnelly

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 300.0mm

Width: 250.0mm

Height: 1.0mm

Weight: 245g

Pages: 32

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Children's Books Children's Picture Books Children’s, Teenage and Educational Michelle Robinson Picture Books for Father's Day Series: A Prehistoric Families Book

About the Author

Michelle Robinson (Author)
Michelle Robinson grew up in Gloucestershire and loved making up stories and being silly. She has written over 50 books for children, and is the 2023/4 BookTrust Writer In Residence. Her picture book There's a Lion in My Cornflakes won the Sainsbury's Children's Book Awards, Ten Fat Sausages won the Lollies Award, and Red Lorry, Yellow Lorry was shortlisted for the BookTrust Storytime Prize. She lives in Canada with her husband, son and daughter.

Paddy Donnelly (Illustrator)
Paddy Donnelly is an Irish illustrator with a background in graphic design and app development who is thrilled to be making a living drawing dinosaurs – his 5 year old self is very happy about this. Paddy's books have won the Sainsbury's Children's Book Award, the White Ravens Book Award, the Judge’s Special Award at the Children’s Books Ireland Book Awards and the KPMG Children's Books Ireland Award, and his work has also been longlisted for a YOTO Carnegie Medal for Illustration. Paddy lives in Belgium with his family.

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