My First Aussie Dinosaurs

Name: My First Aussie Dinosaurs
Brand: Simon & Schuster NZ
SKU: 9781923293519
Price: 19.99 NZD
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By Sarah Jane Lightfoot

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Exciting new format that introduces Australian dinosaurs to little palaeontologists in the making. Meet the dinosaurs of Australia! Discover the biggest, fastest and scariest prehistoric creatures that once roamed the land. When diving into My First Aussie Dinosaurs by Sarah Jane Lightfoot, young explorers are sure... Read More

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Description

Exciting new format that introduces Australian dinosaurs to little palaeontologists in the making.

Meet the dinosaurs of Australia! Discover the biggest, fastest and scariest prehistoric creatures that once roamed the land.

When diving into My First Aussie Dinosaurs by Sarah Jane Lightfoot, young explorers are sure to uncover a fascinating world of ancient giants.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781923293519

Publisher: Affirm Press

Format: Board book

Date Published: 30 December 2025

Country: Australia

Imprint: Affirm Kids

DIMENSIONS

Width: 180.0mm

Height: 220.0mm

Weight: 300g

Pages: 24

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Children's Board Books Children's Books Children's Picture Books Children’s, Teenage and Educational Sarah Jane Lightfoot

About the Author

Sarah Jane Lightfoot is an experienced textile graphic designer with over 12 years of children's wear design experience. She is also a freelance illustrator and workshop instructor, facilitating workshops for the NGV, Work-Shop Melbourne and Creative Space. Sarah Jane specialises in watercolour and botanical illustrations and lives in Melbourne. This is her first children's book.

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